PETA Talks About the D..

PETA talks about the D, but fails to recognize that they are the real dicks here. 

I don't eat or harm animals, but I also don't support PETA. I have a huge problem with misreporting and hype just to promote an agenda.

PETA claims that eating chicken can
make your kid's dick small. 

PETA is an organization that has murdered thousands of animals in their Virginia 'shelter' (in fact, the numbers reported each year regularly show that they kill 78% - 95% of the domestic pets they get their hands on). 

Their latest shock ad claims that eating chicken while pregnant directly correlates with the penis size of your child. I had a laughing WTF moment when I first saw this and immediately thought it was an article from The Onion. When I realized that this was indeed a real article by the crazies who run the PETA marketing, I had to look into it a little more. The study in which PETA obtained their information is incredibly boring, but if you would like to read it for yourself, see here. Basically, what it comes down to is this: the study found that with a huge intake of phthalates, which are chemicals found in paint - and also chicken skin, some penises had a girth decrease of 0.0003cm and a length decrease of 0.059cm. Pretty irrelevant to me, and is an especially ridiculous reach because the study doesn't even mention poultry. Plus, the last time I checked, we measure the D in inches not centimeters. If you are worried about a fraction of a cm, I think there is a different issue going on in your bedroom.

Does size matter? 

In 2012, I personally fostered and adopted out more animals than an organization that took in close to $30 million in donations. Something is definitely wrong there. 

PETA has been caught dumping the bodies of healthy animals - including a mother cat and her kittens and healthy puppies (my heart breaks every time I think of it). Some of these animals were identified by a Veterinarian's office as animals that PETA picked up and promised to find loving homes for. It was discovered soon after that PETA employees had murdered (although, they will call it euthanized) those animals in their van and dumped the bodies before they ever arrived to the shelter. These animals were never input into their system, therefore their statistics were not accounted for. How many more animals were silently murdered in a van by this so-called 'animal rights' organization? 

Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA has been quoted as saying, "The animals… got the gift of euthanasia, and to them it was the best gift they’ve ever had. How dare you pretend to help animals and turn your back on those who want an exit from an uncaring world!" 

In October of 2014, PETA employees were caught on camera luring a little girl's pet Chihuahua (named Maya) from her front porch. Maya was a healthy, friendly dog and they killed her less than 24 hours later. 

PETA claims they euthanize animals because they are unwanted - I guarantee Maya's owners wanted her - in fact, they sued PETA later because of the trauma the whole ordeal caused their family. I can also guarantee that finding a home for a 6 month old Dalmatian puppy (one of the animals that was tossed in the dumpster) would not be hard at all. These two dogs are just examples of the countless, wonderful animals PETA has killed. 

What can you do? Don't support PETA - it's as simple as that. Don't fall for the lies. Don't join in and sing their praises because they 'Do so much good for promoting Veganism and stopping the slaughter of farm animals". Do that yourself by choosing to eat meat-free yourself and encourage your friends to do the same. Send your donations and offer your support to small, local rescues and shelters. Support organizations like Farm Sanctuary, who promote a Vegan lifestyle, but back it up by saving the lives of animals. If you don't know where to start - I am happy to offer some suggestions on amazing charities that could use some love!  So, is it okay to eat chicken? I don't think so. I am a firm believer that you can live a happy life without harming animals for food. I love chickens, they are beautiful, intelligent little creatures that do not deserve to die for a meal. I do hate liars, though, and feel that compassion for animals is a choice that one should make because they care for other beings on this earth, not because they are bullied by fear. I have many friends that eat meat and that is their choice. I do love when people have an open mind and heart and choose Tofu protein over Chicken. Tomorrow, I will share some of my favorite meat-free recipes in hopes that my meat-eating supporters will choose a veggie meal this week! No bullying, just delicious, tasty plant-based food!

Stephanie Conrad

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Dear PETA...

So, it seems as though PETA hasn't gotten over our discussion yesterday, and that works out just fine for me. I don't mind having an excuse to educate true life-saving programs at any time of day, so educating (against) the largest animal 'rights' organization in the world is just fine with me. 

You can read yesterday's conversation in the previous blog entry. When I woke up this morning, PETA had armed me with plenty of new information for a whole new blog post today! Thanks, PETA, now I don't have to worry about writer's block this morning!

I woke up to these two comments on my twitter feed from PETA:

(1) @petstudioart: We've seen "no-kill" do more harm for animals than open admission.http://www.peta.org/issues/no-kill-label-slowly-killing-animals.aspx
http://www.peta.org/features/turned-away-a-closer-look-at-no-kill.aspx

(2) @petstudioart: It's great that you are so passionate about animals but we've seen different results than you.

Let me address both of these comments before I start on the links that PETA sent over. 

Comment (1) I truly believe that PETA has seen more bad because that's what they are looking for. They love to point out other's flaws, while ignoring their own. I am part of the shelter-killing solution and I want to share with you all of the amazing things that happen when you embrace 'no-kill'.  (Scroll down and I talk about the links in depth.)

Comment (2) - Yes, PETA sees different results because they choose to see different results. I can't quite figure out why they fight 'no kill' so hard, but at this point, I can only conclude that it's a personal issue. To that, I say 'GET OVER IT' to PETA. Your stubbornness is literally murdering thousands of animals. You are killing the very beings that your mission claims to protect. How is killing animals not cruel? 

Now, to the links shared by PETA: I will not speak for other communities on this list, but having a personal knowledge (which PETA apparently does not) of the Austin and Georgetown Animal Welfare scene, I can attest to this comment mentioned in PETA's blog:

November 23, 2012/Georgetown, Texas: The Austin American-Statesman reported that two years after becoming a "no-kill" facility, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter's intake "has increased by 500 to 600 animals a year." The shelter "is so full that it doubles up dogs in its 79 kennels." A shelter official told the paper that there has been an increase in the number of strays and animals surrendered by owners. The number of surrendered animals increased 64 percent from 2010 to 2012.

PETA is correct in noting the changes in surrendered animals as well as the increase in intake. However, what they purposefully have left out is that while intake has increased, outtake has also increased. Our adoption programs have increased and our community involvement has hugely increased. 

During the month of November 2012, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter reports show 673 animals at the shelter during that time-frame. 

• 59 animals were euthanized at the Williamson County Regional Shelter, however the reason behind each euthanasia is noted, with severe medical cases being the number one reason for humane euthanasia at WCRAS in November 2012. Of the remaining animals
• 27 animals died at the shelter, a majority of those being very young kittens and puppies.
• 31 animals were cats that were brought in for Trap/Neuter/Return.
• 131 animals were transferred out to other humane rescue organizations (WCRAS does NOT transfer to other kill shelters, WCRAS partners are all amazing local rescue organizations.)
• 64 animals were returned to their owner after they were brought in to WCRAS.
• 340 animals were adopted.
• The remaining animals remained in the shelter through December as they waited for their forever families to find them. Rest assured that they waited comfortably, with food, water and plenty of cuddly blankets to keep them warm through the winter months. I personally help clean the cat kennels and photograph our kitties and can attest to the care that these animals are given.

Vernalla. Saved by WCRAS, 2013

FACT: The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter saved 87.22% of all of the animals in the care during November, 2012.

If you clicked on the above article link that was mentioned by PETA, you will see that I was interviewed for that article. I can personally note that only a fraction of my quote was taken (as most media outlets do) and that the article was intended to bring in more community involvement. Nowhere in the article does it say that WCRAS euthanized more animals. Nowhere in the article did it say that we were giving up. The article mentions a stressful month, yes, but even a stressful month doesn't excuse killing. A stressful month means we work that much harder, which we did and we were able to find homes for hundreds of animals.

Let me also note that during the entire year of 2012, PETA only found homes for 19 animals.

I personally fostered and found homes for 38 animals in 2012.

Based on my conversation with PETA reps via twitter this week, I also don't believe that PETA knows the difference between the types of no-kill shelters. They are constantly commenting that pets are turned away or warehoused in these shelters. This kind of mis-information shared by PETA is why many animal lovers believe that no-kill is not a positive alternative to shelter killing. To all of the animal lovers out there, let me clear up some ideas that you might have regarding these issues. 

There are three main types of animal rescue organizations:

Open Admission Shelter:An open admission shelter is usually a government run facility that accepts all animals regardless of their situation. Generally, these are the organizations which stray animals, animals impounded by animal control entities and all owner surrenders are taken to.  The average shelter in the united states has between a 50% - 60% save rate. 

A true 'No Kill' Shelter, according to the No Kill Advocacy Center is an open admission shelter that implements programs of the No Kill Equation to reach an overall save rate of 90%-95% or higher. This includes all animals that are euthanized due to medical or behavioral reasons.

Limited Admission Shelter:

Limited admission shelters are often those shelters that call themselves 'No Kill'. However, due to their limited space or funding, these shelters often only accept animals when they have the space or the resources to accommodate new animals. No Kill limited admission shelters often take animals pulled from other open admission shelters and many do no accept owner surrenders, or have a long waiting list for owner surrenders. 

Rescue Group:

Rescue Groups are typically all volunteer based organizations which rely on a network of Foster homes. These foster homes take in the animals from the Rescue Group's adoption program and care for them as if they are their own until the animal finds a forever home. Rescue Groups rely heavily on their foster families to care for their rescue pets until a forever home is found.

This sweet little ferret was rescued &
adopted to a wonderful family by The
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

In my conversation with PETA, they continually refer to shelters that turn away animals. This shows that they are looking primarily at limited admission shelters. An open-admission shelter cannot turn away an animal in need, which is why being a no-kill open admission shelter is especially impressive. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is an open-admission shelter that continually saves 85%+ of all the pets in their care. I'm not saying that it's easy, but being a volunteer for a shelter that works as hard as they do is incredibly rewarding and I am honored to work beside people who truly are animal advocates. 

PETA often states that no-kill shelters are hoarding animals. If 90% of the animals are leaving the shelter alive... how is a shelter hoarding? Basic math can tell you that this is not the case. Sure, there are months where the shelters fill up and run out of room, and yes, those are the months when dogs are doubled up and housed in kennels together. (Honestly, I think our dogs prefer it that way - life in a kennel is lonely and I know that I would prefer the company). Does that mean the shelter is constantly hoarding? Absolutely not. What it means is that the shelter is willing to try a new temporary situation for the animals while they continue to fight to find the pets a family. I have never seen an overcrowded kennel at the shelter. The dogs are always able to comfortably stretch and roll around. 

In addition to the many things PETA ignores when pointing the finger at other rescue organizations, they continue to ignore or own up to their own flaws. What about your 'shelter'? 

PETA killed 90% of the animals that they got their hands on last year. Wouldn't an organization as large as PETA with so much funding be able to provide medical care to sick or injured animals?

PETA states that no kill shelters have to turn away animals due to lack of space. What about the empty kennels at your 'shelter'? Why haven't you opened those spaces up to the many animals that are turned away? Why do you encourage other shelters to continue killing animals in the face of life-saving alternatives?

There are many shelters around the country that are embracing The No Kill Equation and those shelters that implement these proven programs are seeing huge increases in their life-saving efforts. We still have a long way to go, but No Kill progress is made every single day. Take a look at the awesome 'Just One Day' campaign by Animal Ark and The No Kill Advocacy Center. This program is reaching out to shelters across the country and helping them realize that No Kill starts with a simple change. Just one day of No Kill can be the push that shelter directors need to make a change. By looking at the Just One Day Pledge map, you can see how many shelters have made or want to make a commitment to life-saving. Isn't that inspiring? I have made a commitment to saving lives and regardless of how much PETA argues or tries to twist the truth, I know in my heart that killing animals is wrong.

Stephanie Conrad
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A Right to Life???

If you have ever wondered what the word hypocrisy means, just take a look at PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (as they like to call themselves). The word ethical apparently means something different to PETA than it does to me because I personally don't think murder is ethical. 

Last night PETA made yet another hypocritical comment (via twitter) and it definitely evoked a response from me. Of course, I am against clubbing seal cubs and I NEVER want to see an animal tortured, but PETA argues against killing some animals while they themselves inject poison into the veins of thousands.

PETA: FACT: About 95% of harp seals killed in Canada's commercial seal slaughet are btwn 1 - 3 1/2 mos old. [link]

Pet Studio Art: @peta how old were the 1647 dogs and cats that you killed in 2012???

PETA: @petstudioart Sadly, open admissions shelters euthanize far more animals every year as a result of the overpopulation crisis.

Pet Studio Art: @peta While that may be true in some situations, true #nokill open admission shelters are saving upwards of 90% of the animals in their care

PETA: @petstudioart If a shelter was truly open admission, wouldn't it take every animal in a public shelter?Pet Studio Art: @peta In Austin, we are saving 90%+ of the homeless pets as a direct result of embracing the #nokill equation.

Pet Studio Art: @peta AND, even if others kill... does that make it right for you to kill? What happened to the 'ethical' piece? How is murder 'ethical'?

Pet Studio Art: @peta Yes. Austin's open admission shelter takes in ANY animals in the city. Williamson County, just north of Austin does so as well.

PETA: @petstudioart For every animal at a "no-kill" shelter, many more remain at public shelters, which don't have the luxury of no kill.

Pet Studio Art: @peta Both of the #nokill shelters that I mentioned are public, open admission shelters.

You can continue to follow the conversation - or join in on our twitter page.
Another shocking comment: "We [PETA] do not advocate right to life for animals." -Ingrid Newkirk, Founder of People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). 

Yes, she seriously said that. Well, she wrote it on a postcard that she sent to Nathan Winograd back in 1994. (Take a look at the postcard for yourself!). The sad thing is, for those of us that have been involved in animal welfare for any descent amount of time, this is not a surprising quote. Sadly, for the millions of animal lovers that are not directly involved in Animal Welfare, the PETA name still holds the illusion that the organization truly loves animals. 

I won't lie; 10 years ago, I would have had pictures of fuzzy puppies in my head when the name PETA came up. When it comes to marketing, PETA has their act together, but truly, that's all it is... an act! Last year, of the 1843 animals taken in by PETA only 19 were adopted out. Of the remaining animals, 130 were transferred to other animal organizations and 1647 of them were killed by PETA's own employees. That equals a death rate of 89.4% of all animals that PETA got their hands on in 2012. 

So, the PETA supporters may step in and argue that some of these animals may truly have been suffering or had zero quality of life. I am a supporter of truly HUMANE euthanasia. Absolutely I am. I don't believe that any animal should suffer if there is no cure in site and I do believe that a truly dangerous animal that cannot be rehabilitated should be humanely euthanized. BUT, with that being said, even typical U.S. animal shelters that do the bare minimum for their animals are able adopt out around 40% - 50% of the animals they take in. Shelters around the country that are stepping up to become true No Kill shelters are saving upwards of 90% of the animals in their care. So, how was PETA, one of the largest animal related organizations in the world, only able to save 19 animals last year? ...

Then, there are the anti-fur promotions and the pro-vegan promotions. I agree with both of these issues and I still don't like PETA. I agree that wearing fur is supporting a disgusting industry where animals are tortured then skinned alive. I agree that going Vegan or Vegetarian will help end the sad and terrible practices of slaughterhouses and help save the lives of innocent animals. I also believe that killing healthy and adoptable animals is wrong. I believe that using donor money to end the lives of over 29,000 pets in the last 14-15 years is unacceptable. 

PETA may be the most hypocritical organization around. They spend millions of dollars talking about ending the cruel practices of animal abusers, yet they advocate death for the animals that come out of abuse situations. They support ending slaughterhouses, yet they run a slaughterhouse in Virginia; the animals they routinely kill are dogs and cats vs cows and pigs.

So, why do people support PETA still? Because they just don't know. PETA runs impactful advertising campaigns like the "I would rather go naked than wear fur" campaign. Of course, I would rather go naked than wear fur... but I would also rather go naked than support the killing machine known as PETA! 

PETA's Killing Statistics since 2005:

2012: Took in 1843 animals. Killed 1647

2011: Took in 1992 animals. Killed 1911
2010: Took in 2345 animals. Killed 2200

2009: Took in 2366 animals. Killed 2301
2008: Took in 2216 animals. Killed 2124

2007: Took in 1997 animals. Killed 1815

2006: Took in 3061 animals. Killed 2981
2005: Took in 2165 animals. Killed 1946

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The 'real' problems

As with any post about PETA or those other large organizations that claim to be animal welfare organizations, I received a random collection of responses. Of course, I do enjoy reading responses that are sent in an adult manner (i.e. no cussing or calling me names). Whether these adult responses are pro or against my views, I really do take the time to read and respond to each one I receive. I really care for my followers and my fans and if you have concerns, please, by all means share them with me!

The comment that always comes to me the most when talking about these organizations, whether I am talking in a blog post or in person revolves around commercial and backyard breeders. I'm sure that every person has heard the tired phrase "If puppy mills were shut down and everyone spayed and neutered their pets, PETA would not have to euthanize animals. That's the 'real' problem."

Well, along with the big secret that I shared yesterday, let me share another.... PETA and those other large 'animal welfare' organizations absolutely do NOT have to euthanize kill animals! They choose to kill them. 

Yes, they make a conscious choice every single day to kill animals.

So, don't get me wrong here, I do not condone puppy mill breeders. Ending Puppy Mills is a cause near and dear to my heart and I will never condone the conditions that puppy mill dogs are subjected to. However, even with every backyard breeder and puppy mill that is currently operating continuing their 'business,' shelter killing can be ended.

Currently there are dozens of communities representing around two hundred towns and cities across the United States that qualify as No Kill open admission shelters. Ranging from large city government run facilities to animal control agencies and rural counties, these shelters are saving 90% or more of the animals in their care.

So, what makes these shelters special? They have adopted the No Kill Equation and stepped up with a commitment to saving lives. 

I can guarantee that every one of these cities is not free of puppy mills or backyard breeders. I can guarantee that not every pet parent has spayed and neutered their pets because, quite frankly, that is an unrealistic hope. Even if we had spay/neuter laws (which I absolutely do not support) we would still have those that do not comply. (Spay/neuter laws tend to do the opposite when enforced and encourage owners to just surrender their pets to a shelter vs being fined for an intact animal.) 

So, if these cities can step up and save lives, why are huge organizations like PETA refusing to get on board with No Kill? I honestly couldn't tell you but I assume it's to 'save face' and avoid admitting that they are wrong and possibly has a lot to do with keeping their wallets full. 

The second comment usually revolves around 'Pet Overpopulation' and the lack of good homes being the 'real' problem.  

To this I will share an excerpt from the book, Redemption, the Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America by author Nathan Winograd;

"Current estimates from a wide range of groups indicate that between 4 - 5 million dogs and cats are killed in shelters every year. Of these, given the incidence of aggression in dogs and save rates at the best performing shelters in the country from diverse regions and demographics, about 90% of all shelter animals are 'savable'. The remainder consists of hopelessly ill or injured animals and vicious dogs whose prognosis for rehabilitation is poor or grave. That would put the number of savable dogs and cats at roughly 3.6 million on the low end and 4.5 million on the high end of the spectrum.

But even on the high end, it means that we only need to increase the market for shelter pets by 3 percent to eliminate killing. Today, there are about 165 million dogs and cats in homes. Of those, about 20% come from shelters. Three percent of 165 million equates to 4.9 million, more than all the savable animals being killed in shelters. ...

These same demographics also tell us that every year about twice as many people are looking to bring a new dog into their home than the total number of dogs entering shelters, and every year more people are looking to bring a new cat into their home than the total number of cats entering shelters. On top of that, not all animals entering shelters need adoption: some will be lost strays who will be reclaimed by their families, others are unsocialized feral cats who need neuter and release."

Then, to sum the majority of my comments, there is always the "But, those organizations do so many other good things for animals."

Okay, sure, maybe there is a good thing every now and then, but does that make up for the donations stolen from the animals they were sent to? Does one good act make up for the nearly 2000 animals that PETA killed last year? Or the 27,000 animals that they have killed over the last 15 years?

Even Charles Manson probably gave someone a hug once in his life, but that doesn't make him a great/nice person or excuse the executions that he ordered. The same stands for PETA and all of the huge animal welfare organizations out there. The few good (even great occasional) moments that you put forth into the world does NOT excuse the killing. Saving 4% does not make up for the 96% that PETA killed last year.

My donations go to organizations like the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, Austin Pets Alive and the many other reputable organizations that use their donations and funds to save lives and promote positive adoption stories. I hope that yours will too!

Stephanie Conrad

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PETA, your double standards are showing...

I am absolutely not a fan of PETA. I can almost hear the gasp from those around me when I speak those words out loud... You might even be thinking, but she seems to care so much about animals, why would she dislike this 'animal right's' organization? Well, let me let you in on a big secret... PETA really isn't an animal rights organization at all (unless you count the 'right to be murdered by PETA'...).

In 2011, PETA killed 95.9% of the animals that were unfortunate enough to cross their paths.

95.9%... You feel a little shocked now, right? I remember feeling the same way several years ago when I learned the truth behind this despicable organization. 

It's disgusting enough to think of the many PETA supporters that give their hard earned money to this organization for their celebrity anti-fur campaigns (for the record - I am very anti-fur) and big fundraisers which support their high-paid PETA lawyers and executives, but it makes my stomach turn to see articles where PETA 'stands up for animals.'

Last week, PETA publicly criticized supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio for dying her cute little pooch's fur pink and purple. 

Really PETA? This is what you are going to spend your time on? Criticizing an owner that obviously adores her pup over a little hair-do. 

Alessandra with her cute pink pup!

PETA's statement: "What most people don't know is that dyeing a companion animal's fur can cause the animal stress and can lead to complications or allergic reactions that endanger the animal's health. Our dogs and cat's love us regardless of how we look; why not extend the same kindness to them?"

I just want to laugh at how ridiculous this statement from PETA really is. First of all, dying a pets hair is no more stressful than getting a pup groomed. So, would PETA suggest never giving a pet a bath? What about the 'allergic reactions' side of things? Obviously PETA isn't doing their research on pet hair dyes, which  are made to be very easy on pet's skin and people all over the country dye their pets fur without incident.

Then, there's the "Our dogs and cat's love us regardless....why not extend the same kindness to them?" PETA, where's that love and kindness for the animals that you kill every year? Where is the kindness for the animals that your organization killed and dumped in a dumpster behind a grocery store* in 2005? 

As you use the fame of this beautiful celebrity to bring some more attention to your organization, how many animals just like this sweet, loved little pink dog are being killed behind the blue PETA sign at 501 Front Street in Norfolk, Virginia?


I find it ironic that you shame a supermodel for her pups hair style, yet if this pup was in your care, there is a 95+% chance that you would kill her.

PETA, your double standards are showing. You don't look good.

Stephanie Conrad

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*In 2011, PETA killed 95.9% of the animals that were unfortunate enough to cross their paths. Of the 2050 animals that PETA 'sheltered' in 2011; 1965 were euthanized killed, only 28 pets were adopted out by PETA and 34 were transferred to other rescue organizations where their fate is unknown. These numbers are according to records produced and published by the Center for Consumer Freedom.

*In 2010 PETA killed 98.3% of animals in their 'care' and in 2009 they killed 97.3%. 

*Google 'PETA Piggly Wiggly' to read many articles regarding this terrible incident where PETA employees were caught murdering (by injection) animals in a van before dumping their bodies in a dumpster behind a local Piggly Wiggly store. Here's an article that I recommend: http://www.petakillsanimals.com/trial/

The Truth behind PETA: The Killing, The Lies and The Lack of Ethics

P.E.T.A...... People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.... The Animal Rights Organization set a new all time Record in 2009.... for the number of companion animals that they killed.

Yes, that's right... killed. In 2009 PETA took in 2,366 companion pets. This sounds wonderful until you look at the facts. Of these 2366 animals only 8 (!!!!) were adopted out, 31 were transferred to other facilities (presumably shelters) and the other 2327 were put to death in the hands of these so called animal rights activists. This means that 97% of animals taken in through PETA were killed last year! Wow.

This is not uncommon practice for this deplorable organization, since 2002 no more than 15% of animals taken in by PETA have survived. Now the death toll of animals in PETA’s care has reached 23,640, including more than 2,000 pets last year. This is not an animal charity, this is a death sentence for companion animals. 


In 2005, at a press conference held after two PETA employees were arrested for animal cruelty after dumping hundreds of dead animals in a dumpster, Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA stated, "Euthanasia is the kindest gift to a dog or cat unwanted and unloved." 

To top things off, PETA has announced that they will be offering to pay celebrity Lindsey Lohan's rehab bill if she stops eating meat.... seriously PETA! What!?! The celeb states that she cannot afford her $50,000 rehab treatment so rather than spending the money on helping animals (remind me why you advertise that you are animal activists....?) PETA chooses to spend $50,000 on Lohan's treatment.

Meanwhile PETA continues to denounce the credibility of The No Kill Movement, which has proven that animal shelters can stop the unnecessary killing of companion animals. 

With absolutely no thanks to PETA the No Kill Movement makes it's voice heard and proves over and over again that adopting the No Kill Method is an effective and incredibly humane resource in saving thousands of lives every year.

Reno NV, an open admission shelter is saving 90% of sheltered animals.

San Francisco, CA, open admission is saving 86%

Austin, TX is now saving 73%, nearly 20% higher since Austin has adopted this mindset. 

PETA consistently argues that turning an open admission shelter into a "NO KILL" shelter is basically turning the shelter into a hoarding warehouse, well, PETA this is not the case. With such high adoption percentages, these animals are being marketed and are getting OUT of the shelter, adopted to loving homes and not killed at the hands of someone who calls themselves an animal activist.

"If every animal shelter in the United States embraced the No Kill philosophy and the programs and services that make it a reality, we would save nearly four million dogs and cats who are scheduled to die in shelters this year, and the year after that. It is not an impossible dream." - No Kill Advocacy Center

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www.wikepedia.com: Search "PETA" & "No Kill"


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