Each October, Halloween ushers in its own brand of awesomeness in the form of pumpkins,candy, and costumes. Spider webs and creepy decorations set the stage for ghost stories and trick-or-treating. But holiday fun for humans can translate into hazards for companion animals. Halloween is the busiest time of year for the Pet Poison Helpline because companion animals often …

Are animals conscious in the way that we are? What goes on in their minds? I can't say for sure, but it doesn't surprise me that elephants distinguish between different human languages as they listen to us or that dolphins have a strong sense of self and can think about the future.

I sometimes run …

Blessed with clean air and a Rocky Mountain backdrop, Denver attracts skiers, hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners—and vegan diners. No wonder its citizens are among America's thinnest. And it's no wonder that nature—and its preservation—infuse this Colorado city's art.

Denver Arts Week runs from November 4 to 12, but there's amazing art on display there every day, …

The following story was written Tabby the cat (well, by former PETA intern Jared Misner, writing as Tabby the cat).

The catnip was exhilarating—all-consuming, euphoric, if you will. Mesmerized by that jingle-jangling red and yellow ball, I batted the plaything across the floor, against the walls, and onto my sleeping suitemate, Max.

Max had been here longer than I had. …

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It's no longer enough to wear a pink ribbon to commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Head-to-toe pink is the new black. You can buy pink hair coloring, pink mascara and pink pumps—not to mention pink pistols, pepper spray, scouring pads, chip clips, can koozies and just about anything else—to benefit breast cancer charities. A …

The results are in! It was a tight race, but our Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 winners are Dr. Barry Taylor and Carlyn Montes De Oca.

Life may begin at 50, but compassion for animals can start at any age, as Carlyn and Barry, who have a combined 52 years of not eating animals, can attest.

Carlyn's path to …

You might recognize the enthusiastic, charming, and incomparable Tamar Geller from her television appearances on such shows as Oprah, Ellen, and Larry King Live, and now you have the opportunity to see the dog coach to the stars in her very own PETA miniseries. We've teamed up with Tamar to produce a set of six short episodes …