The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest worldwide animal rights organization with over 6.5 million members and supporters globally. PETA was founded in 1980 and its key areas of focus include the mistreatment and suffering of animals in laboratories as well as in food, clothing, and entertainment industries. PETA also addresses cruelty on domestic animals and cruel killing of animals that are considered pests. Its key international branches include the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, India, Australia, Asia, and Latin America, all working across education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, events, and campaigns.(1)
PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS (PETA)
