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Skip to Main Content [#peta-content-start] Menu More PETA Prime peta2 PETA Kids Report Cruelty to Animals More Ways to Support PETA Become a Member Make a Monthly Gift Planned Giving Popular Topics Vegan Animal Experimentation Cruelty-Free Companies Investigations Celebrities Activism More PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. Home Features Videos Action Blog Issues Living Shop Investigations Media Center About PETA Donate Now Animals Used for Food Animals Used for Clothing Animals Used for Experimentation Animals Used for Entertainment Companion Animals Wildlife PETA The Issues Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any way. Explore this section to learn more about the issues. ©iStock.com/mumifikator Every day in countries around the world, animals are fighting for their lives. They are enslaved, beaten, and kept in chains to make them perform for humans’ “entertainment”; they are mutilated and confined to tiny cages so that we can kill them and eat them; they are burned, blinded, poisoned, and cut up alive in the name of “science”; they are electrocuted, strangled, and skinned alive so that people can parade around in their coats; and worse. The abuse that animals suffer at human hands is heartbreaking, sickening, and infuriating. It’s even more so when we realize that the everyday choices we make—such as what we eat for lunch and the kind of shampoo we buy—may be directly supporting some of this abuse. But as hard as it is to think about, we can’t stop animals’ suffering if we simply look the other way and pretend it isn’t happening. Animals are counting on compassionate people like you to give them a voice and be their heroes by learning about the issues they face and taking action. Each of us has the power to save animals from nightmarish suffering-and best of all, it’s easier than you might think. If you’re ready to join the millions of other compassionate people who are working to create a kinder, better world for animals, please read on to learn how animals suffer in the food , animal experimentation , entertainment , clothing and pet-trade industries. Together, we can make a difference. Learn About the Issues Wildlife Companion Animals Animals Used for Entertainment Animals Used for Experimentation Animals Used for Clothing Animals Used for Food Resources Search Cruelty-Free Companies ©iStock.com/Kalistratova Making the Transition Shopping Guide Animal Birth Control Pledge to Stop Circus Cruelty Connect With PETA Follow Thanks for signing up! Sign up for PETA Updates Submit Recent Victories AlexandAlexa Bans Angora and Pulls All Angora Item... Moscow Circus Will No Longer Feature Live Animals Ohio Leisure Club Cancels Cruel Event Savings.com Removes SeaWorld Promotions and Coupon... Mid-America Apartment Communities Bans Glue Traps View All Victories Featured Frequently Asked Questions Does animal experimentation save human lives? Where can I find leather alternatives? Why does PETA sometimes use nudity in its campaign... How do circuses train animals? How is a company certified as cruelty-free? View More Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights? Read more. General Info: © 2014 PETA | Read Our Full Policy Careers Contact PETA Contest Terms and Conditions Disclaimer Texting Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Terms of Use Report Website Abuse Site Tools: Accessibility Site Map Subscribe to E-News Get Mobile Alerts International Sites: PETA U.K. PETA France PETA Germany PETA Netherlands PETA India PETA Australia PETA Asia-Pacific 亚洲善待动物组织 PETA Latino Animal Rahat Navigation: Home Features Videos Action Blog Issues Living Shop Investigations Media Center About PETA Donate Now PETA.org People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510 757-622-PETA (7382) 757-622-0457 (fax) PETA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation (tax ID number 52-1218336).