Steiff’s Soft Teddy Bears Come with a Hard Truth—Goat Exploitation (and Death)

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Donate Now May 21, 2026 Steiff’s Soft Teddy Bears Come with a Hard Truth—Goat Exploitation (and Death) Mohair, which is used to make Steiff’s teddy bears, comes from goats. In the mohair industry, goats often endure injuries from rough shearing or handling and are eventually slaughtered. Tell the company there’s nothing warm and fuzzy about the documented abuse goats endure—some just 6 months old—to produce mohair used on teddy bears. TELL STEIFF: BAN MOHAIR Illegal Cockfights, Deaths, and Violations—What’s the Story Behind These Triple Crown Headlines? LISTEN NOW!   Brewtiful News! The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to End Its Vegan Milk Surcharge Thanks to PETA and thousands of supporters, starting June 3, coffee drinkers can choose oat, almond, and other vegan milks at no extra cost at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. NOW, URGE BIGGBY TO DO THE SAME Save An Animal’s Skin! Cats, cows, rabbits, and other animals are abused, tormented, and violently killed for their skins. This is your opportunity to help stop this cruelty. Give now and your donation will be MATCHED to have TRIPLE the impact! GIVE NOW ($1 = $3) Nearly 70 Animals Freed! High Quality Research Shuts Down Following PETA Exposé At this laboratory, dogs were mutilated to dampen their cries, and cats were denied even the basic comfort of a bed. However, PETA’s investigation changed everything. Thank you to everyone who took action for these animals! HELP WIN MORE VICTORIES WATCH: PETA Gave These SeaWorld Visitors a Post-It Message They Couldn’t Unsee It’s 2026—let’s make the idea of bringing the family to marine animal prisons a thing of the past. WHAT DID ALL OF THE MESSAGES SAY? Must-See Short Film: Human Prisoners Scream Behind Curtains, Thrash Inside Cages PETA’s hair-raising new film Bodies of Research asks viewers the question: What if unwilling humans were the victims of experimentation? THIS IS ANIMAL TESTING REIMAGINED Great News! Disney-Owned Resort Confirms End to Captive Dolphin Encounters After PETA told Aulani (a Disney Resort) and Hawks Cay Resort about the suffering behind swim-with-dolphin encounters, what happened next shows that compassion is making waves in the travel industry. WILL MORE RESORTS FOLLOW SUIT? Love to Travel? Be a Part of PETA’s Iconic Demonstrations Around the Country! As a PETA traveling campaigner, there’s never a dull moment. Join our team to help PETA hold exciting, bold, and press-worthy protests to liberate animals everywhere. HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? APPLY HERE Meet the 26-Year-Old Risking Her Life to Save Animals in Ukraine While most people her age are focused on school, friends, and careers, Simone Eisenbeiss is focused on rescuing animals stranded along Ukraine’s 800-mile battlefield frontline. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE HER DARING RESCUES Which Common Weed Could Kill Your Dog? Animal guardians beware—learn which weed to watch out for and what to do if your dog comes in contact with it. FIND OUT Cat Dad and NBA Star Shares Cat Care Tips You Won’t Want to Miss Rudy Gobert scores a slam dunk for compassion in a new PETA video alongside his beloved felines named Ace and Link. HEAR HIS IMPORTANT TIPS Say No Thanks to Artificial Aquatic Tanks Dolphins and whales belong in the ocean, not in tiny marine park tanks. This PETA merch will help you speak up for these intelligent, sensitive animals languishing in concrete tanks. WEAR THIS TO SPEAK UP FOR MARINE LIFE Urgent Alerts Next Year’s Rodeos Have Been Scheduled—Urge the Arena to Stop Hosting These Abusive Events New Actions: Ask Bojangles, Chick-fil-A, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Wingstop to Add Vegan Chicken Options Last Week, Niagara Falls Started 151 Nights of Loud Fireworks, Terrifying Dogs, Cats, and Wildlife—Speak Out Charley the Dog Died in the 2026 Iditarod, Yet VIVAZEN Is Still Sponsoring the Cruel Race Trending Lifestyle News VIDEO: At Raising Cane’s Grand Opening, PETA Gave Customers Some Food for Thought Considering a ‘Pet’ Turtle? Here Are 5 Important Things You Should Know First Chunk Foods, Juicy Marbles, and Other Brands Innovating Vegan Meat As We Know It ☆  ☆  ☆ Did You Know? Angora goats can turn tough brush into survival fuel! With a specialized four‑chambered stomach, they’re able to digest coarse, woody vegetation that many animals struggle to use—extracting nutrients from plants others pass by. This remarkable ability helps them thrive in harsh, sparse environments where food is scarce. This e-mail was sent by PETA, 501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510 USA