Companion Animals

Mixed Message at School Celebration

PETA Asia representatives were recently invited to a school in Manila to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi—the patron saint of animals—as well as the anniversary of …

A Tribute to Grace

It’s with sadness (but no regret) that we had to have Grace euthanized earlier this week because of a fatal heart condition. Many of you will have read her …

8 Reasons You Should Never Declaw!

Declawing is nothing like a manicure—so don’t be fooled. This crippling procedure leaves cats in pain and causes them serious problems for their entire lives.

PETA Helps Animals in Flooded Philippine Capital

PETA Asia’s Manila campaigns office closed today due to a power outage in our building. Our staffers took to the streets to help animals affected by tropical storm Maring. …

Alleged Cruel Crush Video Producers Standing Trial in Philippines

It’s true: One person really can make a difference. In 2011, PETA received a report from a concerned citizen about several disturbing “crush” videos—violent fetish films that depict the …

What Is Your Animal Companion Saying?

We owe it to our animal companions to learn a little “dogese” or “catish,” so here are the meanings of some of the most common animal behaviors: Now that …

10 Reasons Why My Dog Is My Valentine

The following article was originally posted on peta.org. Valentine’s Day is the day when we cherish our loved ones and shower them with affection. We each choose a valentine …

Investigation Reveals Hell on Earth for Animals

For more than two months in late 2012, a PETA U.S. investigator worked undercover at Global Captive Breeders LLC (GCB), a company that bred and sold reptiles in California. …

Good Intentions Aren’t Always Enough

Our campaigns office in Manila routinely receives calls about animal emergencies. On Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m.—during the height of rush-hour traffic, which brings the city to a standstill—we …

A Vacation to Remember

Last June, I spent a long weekend in Donsol. Although I visited the city after the infamous whale shark season had ended, I still enjoyed spending time on the …