Beware: Cats can suffer silently. Here’s how to help keep their health in top shape.

As we celebrate PETA’s 43rd anniversary, let’s take a look at some of our biggest investigations!

Dairy companies must stop ‘calfnapping’

One day, while collecting various samples from monkeys in Bangladesh, I had an encounter that changed everything. I saw a man with a monkey, so I pulled over. The monkey jumped right onto my lap and grabbed my cheeks. I gasped, thinking she might tear off my face. But she just sat there, her face so close to mine, for the longest time. It was as if she were trying to make me really see her.

After a severe allergic reaction to a conventional lip balm, Dr. Ann Nguyen-Chung set out to create something better, simple, plant-based personal care products rooted in transparency and trust. As the founder of Hippotanicals, a proud PETA Business Friend, she’s turning a personal health challenge into a compassionate mission that prioritizes people, animals, and the planet. From minimalist formulas to biodegradable packaging, her work shows that kinder choices can be both effective and accessible.

The 2026 Gregory J. Reiter Animal Rescue Award honors Susan McGrady Hevey and Twin County Humane Society for their compassionate partnership with PETA to expand access to spay/neuter and lifesaving care in an underserved region.