Why did PETA start?

Answer 1

From PETA's web site . . .

"PETA's founders . . . wanted to promote a healthy vegan diet and show how easy it is to shop cruelty-free."

PETA is also slightly corrupted; due to its desire for an end to the pet trade (on the website), they spend much of their donations on lobbyists for their cause.

Answer 2

PETA was established to inform the public of what is happening to animals all over the world, and about animal cruelty.

Answer 3

To advocate for animal rights and stop animal abuse.

It really launched off after the Silver Spring Monkeys

Answer 4

To protect the rights of animals and save them from the exploitation by humans for their advantage including commercial gains

Answer 5

For the treatment of animals.