When was PETA founded?
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When was PETA founded?
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PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) was founded in March 1980 by animal rights activists Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco. The nonprofit organization is based in Norfolk, Virginia. It opposes the exploitation of animals, including practices like animal testing, factory farming, and fur farming. 
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PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) was founded in March 1980 by animal rights activists Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco. The nonprofit organization is based in Norfolk, Virginia. It opposes the exploitation of animals, including practices like animal testing, factory farming, and fur farming. </s>
