In a significant victory for animal rights, PETA has helped secure $250,000 for the long-term care of 43 monkeys who recently escaped the Alpha Genesis experimentation facility in South Carolina. These monkeys, who were once subjected to cruel and inhumane conditions, are now on the path to a new life — but they still need […]
Join us for an important evening focused on animal welfare at PETA’s special town hall meeting! As an organization, PETA has been at the forefront of stopping cruel experiments on animals since our very first undercover investigation over 40 years ago. Today, we’re leading the charge to get animals out of laboratory cages and modernize
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In a monumental win for animal welfare advocates, Charles River Laboratories, a major player in monkey experimentation, has officially abandoned its plans to construct a massive monkey warehouse in Brazoria County, Texas. This decision comes after an intense 11-month campaign led by PETA and fueled by the passionate support of thousands of advocates who stood
In a colorful display of advocacy, PETA’s mouse mascot made a notable appearance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, carrying a powerful message: “Save Me and $22 Billion: End Animal Experiments!” The mouse, a symbol of PETA’s campaign against animal testing, drew significant attention to a critical issue affecting millions of animals and
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In the realm of scientific research and product development, the practice of testing on animals has long been a controversial topic due to ethical concerns and animal welfare issues. Fortunately, advancements in technology and scientific methodologies have paved the way for viable alternatives that are both effective and compassionate. These alternatives not only alleviate the
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In a groundbreaking shift for medical research ethics, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has announced the cessation of funding for the most common sepsis experiments conducted on animals. This decision, spurred by persistent advocacy from organizations like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), marks a critical turning point in the
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Since the inaugural World Congress in 1993 spearheaded by Dr. Alan Goldberg in Baltimore, substantial strides have been made in the reduction and substitution of laboratory animals. The event, which saw Dr. Bill Russell, coauthor of the seminal 1959 work on alternatives, serenade attendees with a spirited rendition of “alternatives” set to a tune by