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A complaint was filed with the Nagina police station where the station in charge (SI) Rajbir was recorded as detailing that they were approached by the goat’s owner. (Photo: Pixabay)

Goat gangraped by 8 men in Haryana village

According to reports, the accused who are believed to drug addicts and alcoholics, raped goat in deserted house, following which she died.

28 Jul 2018 8:17 PM

Natalie Portman, who was nominated for an Oscar for her insightful portrayal of former US first lady Jackie Kennedy, stars in a new PETA US video.

Natalie Portman honours legacy of Nobel winning vegetarian Isaac Bashevis Singer

The actor hailed maverick animal advocate Singer as an animal rights visionary in new PETA US video.

17 Jul 2018 1:27 PM

PETA India is taking action to encourage couples planning a wedding to celebrate their nuptials without exploiting horses.

Delhi police seize 4 malnourished, injured horses used for weddings

PETA India works together with Delhi police to send rescued animals to a sanctuary for rehabilitation.

07 Jul 2018 9:27 AM

The dogs were lying in their own urine and faeces, were fed in the car and were always confined to the car since the owner’s parents refused to allow the animals inside their home.

PETA India rescues two sick, injured pugs trapped in car in Mumbai

Dogs were lying in urine and faeces, were fed in car and always confined to it since owner’s parents refused to allow them inside home.

03 Jul 2018 8:24 PM

Laverick was also ordered to pay £750 costs and was banned from keeping animals for 10 years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cruel pet owner admits biting his Staffordshire Bull Terrier while high on cannabis

20-year-old Tyler Laverick confessed to sinking his teeth into his eight month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Diesel, last October.

03 Jul 2018 7:12 PM

PETA India will be urging Director General of Police, Chattisgarh, to take disciplinary action against the officers if they're found guilty of committing the crime.

5 Chattisgarh policemen booked for killing endangered civet cat

A Preliminary Offence Report (POR) has been filed against the cruel perpetrators under 9 and 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

23 Jun 2018 9:59 AM

He also uses a racial slur without hesitation, asking, "Hey, my n****, you good?" (Video Screengrab: Twitter/VitalyzdTV)

YouTuber films monkey 'smoking weed', faces backlash for animal abuse

The famed YouTuber is better known by his channel name VitalyzdTV, and is now under fire for 'animal abuse' and using a racial slur.

12 Jun 2018 6:12 PM

The notice comes fresh at the heels of the latest report after inspections authorised by the government’s Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

PETA India sends legal notice to Rajasthan government over elephant abuse

The animal welfare group has warned of legal action if rides are not stopped.

02 Jun 2018 4:26 PM

The footage, taken at the Kolumakondan in Dindigul District on January 21 and S Kumarapalayam in Coimbatore District on February 4, shows bulls being electro-shocked, roughly pulled by their nose ropes, and beaten and jabbed with nail-tipped, pointed wooden sticks and their tails being bitten and yanked to make them run faster.

Watch: Bulls electrically shocked, beaten at illegal Rekla races in Tamil Nadu

Animal rights group PETA India calls for action against organisers and participants of illegal events.

28 May 2018 2:59 PM

According to reports the RSPCA discovered the animal abuse after he was spotted having sex with the pooches. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

British man who had sex with his two dogs is banned from keeping pets for 10 years

Robert Gwynn, was reported to police after DNA tests revealed he had abused his Bedlington Terriers, Taff and Ben.

25 May 2018 7:52 PM

Both the horses were transported to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) cattle pound in Malad for immediate medical examination and veterinary care.

Mumbai police seize two more abused horses — from Congress political rally

PETA India worked with Bandra Police to file an FIR and transport horses to BMC Shelter for veterinary care.

25 May 2018 5:14 PM

In the letter Malhotra points out that India's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, contains outdated penalties, such as a maximum fine of Rs 50 for convicted first offenders who abuse an animal, which he calls "barely equivalent to a slap on the wrist".

Sidharth Malhotra to PM Narendra Modi: Strengthen animal-protection laws

Actor joins PETA in calling for stronger penalties for those who abuse animals, including jail time and psychological care.

24 May 2018 1:34 PM

The Cuffe Parade police filed an First Information Report against the custodians of the horses under Sections 3, 11(1)(a), (f), (h) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

Mumbai cops rescue two wounded, malnourished horses following PETA complaint

After the animal rights organisation complaint, Police file FIR and transport the horses to BMC shelter for veterinary care.

23 May 2018 1:08 PM

PETA India's investigator visited the DBU from 12 to 14 March 2018 and documented that none of the adult dogs or puppies were allowed to play, exercise, or socialise at any point in the areas of the facility designated for this purpose. (Photo: Pixabay)

PETA India finds new proof of flagging conditions at Tamil Nadu dog-breeding unit

Investigation confirms dogs of facility continue to be denied basic necessities even while state files faked photos in supreme court.

22 May 2018 1:39 PM

One man can be seen grabbing a boulder and cruelly launching it down at the animal to make sure it was dead. (Photo: AFP)

Shocking: Bear beaten to death for mauling man who tried to take selfie with it

Video footage captured by one of the bystanders shows the bear attacking the man as he struggles to escape its grip.

12 May 2018 11:11 AM

The three youngsters, all under the age of 12 were killed by packs of dogs in separate attacks on Tuesday. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs maul 3 young children to death, villagers take revenge by killing 13 animals

Villagers in Khairabad took law into their own hands after being gripped by panic over daily attacks that have left 14 children dead.

02 May 2018 4:15 PM

The cat was taken to RSPCA’s Newbrook Farm Animal Hospital after CCTV cobtrollers became suspicious she may have been thrown from the building.

Cat still alive after being thrown 100ft from a tower block window

However, the animal suffered a broken jaw in the incident in Birmingham on April 6, the RSPCA said.

18 Apr 2018 11:30 AM

The man is sitting in a car with the dog standing between his legs with his friends filming him (Photo: YouTube)

Disturbing footage shows man hitting dog on head while his friends laugh

Protect All Wildlife who shared the video on Twitter mentioned that those in the video have been arrested but sadly the dog has died.

04 Apr 2018 2:21 PM

Vodafone's advertisements have popularised the breed in India, and breeders and pet stores have cashed in on the demand. (Photo: Pixabay)

PETA India urges Vodafone to stop using pugs in advertisements

PETA points out while popularity of breed has stemmed from telecom giant using it across ads, very few people know how to keep breed.

04 Apr 2018 11:43 AM

PETA India urges people across India to refuse to take blades, knives, or scissors to dogs’ ears and tails for cosmetic purposes.

Stop illegal tail-docking, ear-cropping of puppies, urges PETA

The cruel procedures were originally banned by the Veterinary Council of India in 201l following an advisory.

02 Apr 2018 3:17 PM

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