General Animal Rights

The Heartwarming Story of Shane

PETA Asia-Pacific senior campaigner Ashley Fruno and Isabella Gallaon-Aoki from Animal Friends Niigata have been working in Japan, seeking out animals in trouble or simply in need of food. …

PETA’s Work After the 2011 Japan Earthquake

5 years ago, an earthquake and tsunami hit Sendai, Japan, causing destruction. PETA Asia visited the worst-affected areas in search of animals who needed help.

Update on Rescue Work in Japan

Senior campaigner Ashley Fruno has been in Japan with Isabella Gallaon-Aoki of Animal Friends Niigata since taking the first flight to Tokyo after the airport opened Saturday night. PETA …

Prabda Yoon Wants Thailand’’s Cruelty Halted

Thai multi-talent Mr. Prabda—who founded the publishing house Typhoon Books and wrote the award-winning novel Probability and screenplays for two hit movies, Last Life in the Universe and Invisible …

The Crackdown on Cruel Crush Videos

If you think the recent WikiLeaks controversy is crazy, check out these slipped secrets: A purported “insider” from a group of people behind a rash of “crush fetish” videos …

A Shocking Look Inside Swedish Fur Farms

If you think cruelty is native to only a few countries, think again! Even Sweden, which is known for its compassion and high quality of life, has its dark …

NT$50,000 Reward Offered for Help in Nabbing Men Who Allegedly Burned Dog Alive

A shocking video featured on the Internet has the Taiwanese community in an uproar. The video features two people dousing a dog with gasoline, lighting the helpless animal on …

New Animal Rights Law Book Paints Clear Picture for Aussies and Kiwis

Great news for those living in Australia and New Zealand: A new book that describes the various existing animal rights laws in both countries has just been published! For …

China’s PRC Forestry Administration Nabs Prestigious Animal Welfare Honor

After launching a milestone ban on animal shows in zoos and circuses throughout the country, China’s State Forestry Administration (SFA) has been named the 2010 recipient of PETA Asia’s …

First Animal Welfare Law in Thailand is Dying!

After an 11-year struggle, Thailand’s first animal welfare legislation, currently pending review and approval by the Decree Office, is in trouble! The Prevention of Cruelty to Animal and Animal …