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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.

NonprofitNorfolk, VA

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Mission

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal liberation organization in the world, and PETA entities have more than 10.4 million members and supporters globally. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, the food industry, the clothing trade, and the entertainment business. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests,” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals. Since its inception in 1980, PETA has continually won groundbreaking victories on behalf of animals.

Impact by the Numbers

  • 150+

    companies added to our list of companies that don’t test on animals

  • 92.8K

    requests for free vegan starter kits fulfilled last year

  • 25M+

    advocacy letters sent to companies and individuals

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    Our viral human "lobster" is bringing awareness to thousands of lobsters killed at Maine Lobster Festival and urging attendees to leave them off their plates.
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    In loving memory of my dear friend, I’m starting this fundraiser to support People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an organization that passionately advocates for the rights of animals worldwide. My friend cared deeply about animal welfare, and I can think of no better way to honor their memory than to support PETA's vital mission. Your contributions will help PETA continue their important work, including: Rescuing animals from cruelty in laboratories and the entertainment industry. Raising awareness about animal suffering in the food and clothing industries. Let’s come together to make a difference in the lives of animals. Every donation counts, and your generosity will ensure that my friend’s legacy lives on through compassion and action. Thank you for your support!
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    Hollie-ween is reaching 50! Halloween is about celebrating the joy of costumes, treats, and community and me. This year I want that joy to reach beyond a milestone and into the lives of animals who cannot speak for themselves. I support People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals because their work fights suffering in laboratories, on farms, in fashion, and in entertainment. By supporting PETA we help rescue animals, expose cruelty, and push companies and institutions to change practices that cause lasting harm. PETA’s campaigns and investigations have led to real victories that spare countless animals from suffering, and I want Hollieween to be about more than treats and costumes, or my birthday. To celebrate with me gift a gift that helps animals. our gift to PETA will support investigations, public campaigns, and lifesaving outreach that transform how people treat animals. Together we can use this season of generosity to create safer, kinder lives for animals everywhere. Please donate now to honor Hollieween with compassion and make a meaningful difference for animals today.
    Having a Halloween birthday has also been special, this year for my milestone birthday, and I’m asking for something a little different. Instead of gifts, I’m raising funds for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an organization devoted to ending animal suffering worldwide. Their mission resonates deeply with me, and I want to make a positive impact together. Your donations will help PETA continue their vital work, including: Advocating against animal cruelty in industries like food and entertainment. Providing resources for animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
    My name is Steven Kehrli, and I am fundraising for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals because I believe every creature deserves to live free from cruelty and suffering. From factory farms to laboratories and the entertainment industry, animals endure unimaginable harm. I support PETA because they confront these injustices head-on and have a long record of changing laws, exposing abuse, and promoting compassionate alternatives. I grew up learning to love animals and it stayed with me as an adult. Seeing the realities many animals face drives me to act, and partnering with PETA lets my compassion have impact. Their work rescues animals, pressures companies and institutions to change, and educates millions worldwide about kinder choices we can all make. That kind of bold, persistent advocacy is why I stand with them. By supporting this fundraiser, you help PETA continue investigations, rescues, and campaigns that protect animals and change hearts and policies. Your gift fuels lifesaving work, whether it helps end cruel experiments, stop abuse in the food and fashion industries, or provide care for animals in need. Please join me in supporting PETA today. Your donation will help give animals a stronger voice and bring us closer to a world where compassion guides our choices.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 521218336. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by Candid.