PETA
Coverage of PETA in the Nexus archive.
- PETA questions Gaston County's animal shelter policy after puppies abandoned
The animal rights group PETA is questioning Gaston County's shelter policies following the discovery of abandoned dogs in Gastonia. Five puppies were found abandoned last week in rural Gastonia, and Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement officers picked them up to search for their owner.
- 2 giraffe calves found safe after disappearing from Virginia zoo more than a year ago
Two giraffe calves were found safe at a professional facility after disappearing from Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo over a year ago. The calves' disappearance sparked a nationwide search and legal action against the zoo's co-owners, who face animal cruelty and forgery charges.
- 2 giraffe calves found safe after disappearing from Virginia zoo more than a year ago
Two giraffe calves missing from Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo since 2025 were found safe and relocated to a professional giraffe care facility. The zoo faced animal abuse investigations leading to the seizure of 100 animals, with four co-owners facing 55 animal cruelty charges. A nationwide search involving PETA and a $50,000 reward helped locate the calves.