Companion Animals

Required Reading for Anyone Who Leaves the House: What to Do if You See an Animal in Need

Seven helpful tips for when you see an animal in need. Remember, you can save an animal from suffering, but, the animals need you to take immediate action.

Protect Your Animal Companions This New Year’s Eve

A few precautions that you can take to ensure the comfort and safety of animal companions during the New Year’s Eve firework displays.

Make Plans Now to Protect Animals in Future Emergencies

Take a moment to read this lifesaving information and make preparations so that you’ll be ready for the worst.

Update: PETA Teams Up With China to Improve Dogs’ Lives

Following complaints about conditions in China’s Nanjing animal shelter, PETA met with officials, toured the shelter, and suggested improvements.

The Animals of Typhoon Hagupit

For everyone concerned about the animals affected by Typhoon Hagupit, PETA Asia is monitoring the situation and stands ready to help all animals in need. PETA has a campaigns office in …

‘The Panda’s Friend’ Unveils PETA Ad in Chengdu

As the 2014–15 Chinese Basketball Association season gets into full swing, former NBA player The Panda’s Friend launched a new ad for PETA at Raffles City in Chengdu to …

Your Deadly Neighborhood Fight Club

Roosters, horses, dogs, and other animals are pitted against each other and forced to fight, often to the point of death—all for the “amusement” of onlookers, who make bets …

BREAKING NEWS! Makers of Cruel ‘Crush’ Videos Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Earlier today, a Philippine court found La Union residents Vicente and Dorma Ridon—who have been in jail during their trial since June 2012—guilty of child abuse, animal welfare crimes, …

Understanding the Misunderstood: Purebreds and Mixed-Breed Dogs

This is an issue all over the world: the pervasive myth that purebreds are “superior” to mixed-breed dogs. As someone who has never owned and will never own a …

Considering a Companion Animal? Reflect on These Questions Before You Commit

Before adopting an animal, think about your location, lifestyle, and liability!