PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting animal rights. Founded in 1980 and based in Virginia, PETA uses celebrity spokespeople and graphic images to bring attention to their cause of reducing animal suffering and promoting vegetarianism. They are responsible for closing the largest horse slaughter operation in the US and fund other animal welfare groups through donations.

1. PETA People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals! By: Ali Cross & Mallory Diment

4. PETA uses models as their spokespeople as a way to make vegetarianism look more attractive, and also to get publicity! Jenna Jameson Steve O

8. "Every time I dress I know I'm not wearing leather, and that's a great feeling." "I've always felt that animals are the purest spirits in the world. They don't fake or hide their feelings, and they are the most loyal creatures on Earth. And somehow we humans think we're smarter—what a joke." ( Chicago Sun Times )

14. Ingrid Newkirk isn’t just the President of PETA, she’s also a militant activist. She’s soaked herself in fake blood, of course, but she’s also been arrested more than 20 times. And she’s an avowed supporter of the terrorist Animal Liberation Front.

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