PETA and PETA Foundation staff in Oakland, California, along with some of PETA's most compassionate supporters, recently joined together to celebrate the holidays and a year of victories for animals.

This festive event included great speakers, a screening of PETA's end-of-year video, a silent auction, a merchandise shop to cover last-minute gift-giving needs, champagne and wine from our …

We at PETA Prime would like to welcome a new voice to our community of dedicated and compassionate writers. Dr. Barry Taylor was recently chosen as the male Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 winner for 2011.

In my last post, I mentioned Buck, the family member who inspired one of my very first words.

Buck was a nice dog. He never …

This is the second of two posts on compassionate travel to Columbus, Ohio. You can read Robin's first post here.

On one wall of Knead, a modern diner in Columbus, Ohio, there's a map of the state denoting locations of nearby farms. For me, it set the tone for Short North, the city's arts district.

"This …

As people break into "Auld Lang Syne," kiss, blow noisemakers, and raise a toast to the New Year, the noise of fireworks will be causing untold numbers of terrified dogs to flee from their backyards and even their homes. I'd like to raise a toast to …

Out with the old and in with the new! New Year's resolutions are all about the chance to start over and do things differently. You have an opportunity to make this year count for animals by dedicating one of your resolutions to helping them. Pick one or all of these resolutions and you'll be on the right track to a …

The following article was written by Karen Porreca and Heather Moore and originally appears on PETA.org.

'Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the house,
not a creature was suffering,
not even a mouse.

The stockings were stuffed
with cruelty-free snacks
and animal-friendly presents
were piled up in stacks.

The kids dressed in PJs,
tucked warm in their beds,
and dreams of …

Those who care for animals at our community animal shelters are often taken for granted. Working under the most stressful conditions, these unsung heroes deserve our special thanks, and the holiday season can be an ideal time to show our appreciation.

Many animal shelters are in dire financial shape—especially those impacted by the current economic crisis. Some are unable to cover …