PETA Kills 97% of Adoption Dogs

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I didn't know where to put this, so I figured People would include their furry pets.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 - An official report from People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), submitted nine months after a Virginia government agency's deadline, shows that the animal rights group put to death more than 97 percent of the dogs, cats, and other pets it took in for adoption in 2006.

During that year, the well-known animal rights group managed to find adoptive homes for just 12 pets.

The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is calling on PETA to either end its hypocritical angel-of-death program, or stop its senseless condemnation of Americans who believe it's perfectly ethical to use animals for food, clothing, and critical medical research.

Not counting animals PETA held only temporarily in its spay-neuter program, the organization took in 3,061 "companion animals" in 2006, of which it killed 2,981.

According to Virginia's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the average euthanasia rate for humane societies in the state was just 34.7 percent in 2006

PETA killed 97.4 percent of the animals it took in. The organization filed its 2006 report this month, nine months after the VDACS deadline of March 31, 2007.

"Pet lovers should be outraged," said CCF Director of Research David Martosko. "There are thousands of worthwhile animal shelters that deserve Americans' support. PETA is not one of them."

In courtroom testimony last year, a PETA manager acknowledged that her organization maintains a large walk-in freezer for storing dead animals, and that PETA contracts with a Virginia cremation service to dispose of the bodies. In that trial, two PETA employees were convicted of dumping dead animals in a rural North Carolina trash dumpster.

Today in Southampton County, Virginia, another PETA employee will face felony charges in a dog-napping case. Andrea Florence Benoit Harris was arrested in late 2006 for allegedly abducting a hunting dog and attempting to transport it to PETA's Norfolk headquarters.

"PETA raised over $30 million last year," Martosko added, "and it's using that money to kill the only flesh-and-blood animals its employees actually see. The scale of PETA's hypocrisy is simply staggering."

[TikiTalks]

The only thing I can say is that I thank God that he is fair but just... because if it was up to me.. they'd all be smited.

[Evelyn]

In a news story a couple of years ago, it was revealed that PETA employees picked up animals from various shelters who are supposed to be taken to PETA for adoption (that is what the shelter people were told), but they actually stopped at a land-fill and killed the dogs in the truck and dumped them at the land-fill.

I disapprove of a great deal of what PETA does, but at the same time, they are responsible for most of the publicity about the way farm animals are treated and the cruel process behind furs.

I'm not saying that all people should be vegetarians; but all animals that are used by people should be raised and slaughtered in a humane manner. I personally believe all sentient beings should be respected as individuals and not be "used" by anybody; but I realize I am in a minority.

I would go in a minute if PETA asked me to infiltrate some business that was thought to treat animals cruelly.

Evelyn

PS - I am not a member of PETA. I used to be until I wrote them twice asking for an explanation about the news story about PETA employees killing animals instead of taking them back to the PETA, and they didn't respond. Their only explanation anywhere that I know of was in their magazine where they said that was not PETA's policy, the employees were breaking the rules, and one of them was fired.

You should see their building in Norfolk!

I think the woman who heads up PETA has become so immersed in her philosophies that she has gone off the deep endand has lost sight of what the goal of PETA was supposed to be. I believe she is more interested in the publicity she can generate than she is in the actual animals. Otherwise, why would they release helpless animals from labs when they can't care for themseves? It would be different if they took the animals some place and cared for them, but they don't.

There was a movie on a week or so ago about PETA. One of the segments was the inhumane treatment of chickens at a slaughter house. It was horrible! Ingrid came away with one chicken which she supposedly rescued and which they took back to headquarters and made a big deal about saving.

Are they hypocritical? Yes. Are they doing any good at helping animals? Yes.

I wouldn't do some of the things PETA does; and I would certainly spend the money on actually helping prevent animal abuse of all kinds; but for now they are the ones primarily responsible for bringing to the attention of the public what really goes on behind the scenes that allows the public to eat chicken, steak, veal and wear fur and leather.

Evelyn

[too&me]

They have also been caught using a RV to pick up adoptable animals from shelters & euthanizing them illegally with controlled drugs none of them were licensed to have or certified to use. The people who ran the shelter were devastated, some of these animals had received spays, neuters & heartworm treatment ect. & were highly adoptable. A lot of broken hearted people. They have broken into Labs & killed many ani8mals, or released helpless ones into the surrounding areas. These animals have never had to fend for themselves and quickly die of starvation, exsposure, cars & predation. I do know that most if not all Labs using animal models have very strict rules & on site over site that is there to care for the animals of which most are mice & rats. These people are trained to enrich the lives of the critters and to make certain that the Investigators do not cause suffering. If there is a bad guy they are under intense scrutiny & can loose both funding and the ability to work at the facility. I don't believe for a minute that the PETA woman cares for the animals at all anymore. She has found her money maker with this organization.

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Evelyn


I'm not saying that all people should be vegetarians; but all animals that are used by people should be raised and slaughtered in a humane manner.

That now includes how animals are raised, including what a breeder can feed his birds. You are aware of the Helm's Amendment to the AWA? Exotic birds are now to be regulated like experimental rats. These regulations are compliments of the AR people.

I'll be danged if the USDA will tell me to feed my birds pellets. Well, they can tell me.

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http://www.activistcash.com/organization_overview.cfm

Just one quote from the article: "In the past, PETA has handled the press for the Animal Liberation Front (ALF), a violent, underground group of fanatics who plant firebombs in restaurants, destroy butcher shops, and torch research labs. The FBI considers ALF among America's most active and prolific terrorist groups, but PETA compares it to the Underground Railroad and the French Resistance. More than 20 years after its inception, PETA continues to hire convicted ALF militants and funds their legal defense. In at least one case, court records show that Ingrid Newkirk herself was involved in an ALF arson."

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http://www.consumerfreedom.com/article_detail.cfm/article/154

One quote:

"Despite its deceptively warm-and-fuzzy public image, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has donated over $150,000 to criminal activists -- including those jailed for arson, burglary, and even attempted murder. In 2001, PETA donated $1,500 to the North American Earth Liberation Front, a criminal organization that the FBI classifies as "domestic terrorists."

[Larry, Baby and Me]

I disapprove of a great deal of what PETA does, but at the same time, they are responsible for most of the publicity about the way farm animals are treated and the cruel process behind furs.

I'm not saying that all people should be vegetarians; but all animals that are used by people should be raised and slaughtered in a humane manner. I personally believe all sentient beings should be respected as individuals and not be "used" by anybody; but I realize I am in a minority.

I would go in a minute if PETA asked me to infiltrate some business that was thought to treat animals cruelly.Evelyn

Oh boy - is this going to be a hot thread. I am so glad this subject came up --- my cup of tea.

Let's get real folks... humans are carnivorous. We eat anything that moves and doesn't move. I like my steak and I will bite the hand (Mmmm good) that tries to take it away from me. I am a meat and potatoes kind of guy.

Okay --- by whose definition is defined "humane" and "in-humane" killing??? If you live on a farm - you butcher the pig. If you live in a city - you buy your ham at the local market - miles removed from the scene of the crime. I have lived in both the country and in the city... So I have experienced both sides to this world of killing and eating.

It ain't ever "humane" to kill anything. They are dead no matter how you do it. And the slaughter houses - visited one - do the kill quickly. Time is money and ya just don't want a wounded cow running on the loose. They call where the cows are killed - the Kill Floor. I have seen it.

And let’s go back 25 years or more when the bleeding hearts stopped the Eskimos in Alaska from hunting seal. That "was" their lively-hood. And they went poor and hungry. I was in Anchorage at the time and there was a big stink over that one. And then a few years later the gov found that the seal population got out of control - upsetting the eco system up there.

And let's talk about limiting the deer hunting seasons and the amount of tags handed out in the wonderful politically correct state of New York. It wasn't too long after the AR groups got their way that the gov decided to change what they were forced to do because way too many motorists were being killed on the highways by hitting deer. Did ya ever hit a deer? Try hitting one when you are traveling 60... a friend of mine did. He's not here to tell his story. He was 22 at the time.

PETA - and Greenpeace... oh yeah - if a Greenpeace boat ever crossed my bow - I would sink it.

If Greenpeace had their way - we would be back in the stone ages. I will talk about what they want to do about plastics in another post.

And another thing - Florida is the ONLY state in the Union that has in their constitution the protection of PIGS. It was voted into the constitution by the clear thinking farts of this good state a couple years ago. Just think --- My state's constitution gives protection to PIGS.

Oh - I don't really mind protecting pigs - but let's make it an act - a law - but to put it into our very constitution is INSANE.

Now let me tell you what this constitutional right that the Floridian pigs is all about.

Some AR nuts thought it cruel to have the sow in a pen where she could not roll over... too cramped quarters - they said. So - our wise politicians and not-so smart citizens of this fine Sunshine state said - oh poor piggy - let's do something about that. And they did!!!

Now - let me tell you the other side of the story... The reason sows "were" kept in cramped quarters was so she could not roll over on her piglets and smother them. Now that the ever so smart (dumb) AR folks have their way here in FL... Many pig farmers have left this here state and took their pigs with them.

Oh - I didn't tell you --- Florida "used" to be the largest pork producing state in the Union - over California and Texas... but not any more - thanks to the clear thinking AR folks.

[00andy]

I'm glad Dot brought up the organizations that PETA actively supports. I've said for a long time that it goes in this order:

1) Join the Animal Humane Association
2) Get recruited into PETA
3) Get recruited into the ALF/ELF DTOs

So I think you get some well-meaning animal lovers who end up getting sucked into this thing (colleges are full of kids just itching to support a cause). Pretty soon you've been flagged as a terrorist because you're affiliated with some guys who torched a Forest Service station and then you end up on a wide variety of gov't lists - say goodbye to flying! And get ready to spend at least an hour on the side of the road if you end up in a traffic stop... oh, and the alphabet soup of federal agencies, notably FBI and ATF, will be asking all of your friends and relatives all kinds of questions about you - repeatedly. I hope all that inconvenience for you and your friends and family is worthwhile...

Seriously, though, wouldn't it be great if common sense would prevail and these extremist organizations could be shut down for good? ::sigh:: I guess that would be expecting too much.

[FoxersArtist]

I have one thing, and one thing alone to say about PETA and anyone who supports their efforts. Unfortunately that thing is probably not appropriate to post on this board, so instead I will just say that they are the devil himself and that they should be stopped at all costs. That was probably a weak response...but honestly, I'm too tired tonight to rant! :faint:
-Anna

[Evelyn]

Anna -

Sorry, I disagree. Sometimes it takes extremists to reveal the evil that goes on behind the scenes.

Evelyn

[EasySpirit]

Anna -

Sorry, I disagree. Sometimes it takes extremists to reveal the evil that goes on behind the scenes.

Evelyn

That might be true but in doing this good people are hurt as well and I don't agree with that. Extremists also manipulate the numbers. The extremists are responsible for many unreasonable laws and some of these affecting our rights.

No one wants to see or hear of cruelty. Lets get reasonable and enforceable laws. One by one, laws instituted to help become building blocks to ultmate goals of unequal application or finally to meet PETAs agenda that no one should own a pet.

There needs to be minds of reason as well.

Easy

[michelle]

Shame on them for this. That is awful and absolutely unforgivable.

I do agree with Evelyn that someone needs to bring animal issues into the news and unfortunately, without them we wouldn't know about many concerns.

[Evelyn]

"That might be true but in doing this good people are hurt as well and I don't agree with that. Extremists also manipulate the numbers. The extremists are responsible for many unreasonable laws and some of these affecting our rights. "


Anna -

What good people have been hurt and what unreasonable laws have been passed?

I'm not challenging you. I just want to know.

Evelyn

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"That might be true but in doing this good people are hurt as well and I don't agree with that. Extremists also manipulate the numbers. The extremists are responsible for many unreasonable laws and some of these affecting our rights. "


Anna -

What good people have been hurt and what unreasonable laws have been passed?

I'm not challenging you. I just want to know.

Evelyn

In Pennsylvania it is against the law to own Quakers. They have a bill pending now to make it illegal to own Nanday Conures. There is no grandfather clause. If the bill passes and you own a Nanday, they will come to your home and dispose of it for you. Nandays today ... will it be Amazon parrots tomorrow?

[birdscomefirst]

Dot,

Even if it passes. No warrant, no enter, no confiscate. They can not walk into your home without a warrant unless you invite them in.

They are not going to seek warrants for every person owning a nanday.

Judges would go nuts.

The warrant issue is usually the argument against stupid laws like that. If it passes, dont say you own a nanday.

I always advise multi-bird owners to "fly under the radar" anyway. The govt. doesnt need to know how many pets we own or what kinds they are.

Bill

[birdscomefirst]

I've been against PETA for awhile. They are a scam. there is a website that pertains to this called PETA kills animals. I am not going to post a link to it. If you want to find it, you are on your own. just do a search for Peta kills animals and find the link.

They serve no good purpose.

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Dot,

Even if it passes. No warrant, no enter, no confiscate. They can not walk into your home without a warrant unless you invite them in.

They are not going to seek warrants for every person owning a nanday.

Judges would go nuts.

The warrant issue is usually the argument against stupid laws like that. If it passes, dont say you own a nanday.

I always advise multi-bird owners to "fly under the radar" anyway. The govt. doesnt need to know how many pets we own or what kinds they are.

Bill

Bill, that is true. I was being brusque. But do remember the END outbreak in California. At first people did not know to refuse entry. I heard that some birds were confiscated that way.

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Dot,

Even if it passes. No warrant, no enter, no confiscate. They can not walk into your home without a warrant unless you invite them in.

They are not going to seek warrants for every person owning a nanday.

Judges would go nuts.

The warrant issue is usually the argument against stupid laws like that. If it passes, dont say you own a nanday.

I always advise multi-bird owners to "fly under the radar" anyway. The govt. doesnt need to know how many pets we own or what kinds they are.

Bill

Bill, what happens if a neighbor doesn't like the noise and reports them?

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I've been against PETA for awhile. They are a scam. there is a website that pertains to this called PETA kills animals. I am not going to post a link to it. If you want to find it, you are on your own. just do a search for Peta kills animals and find the link.

They serve no good purpose.

I am familiar with the site. Thanks for the reminder.

[FoxersArtist]

I'll be honest in saying I got a little lost following this thread...something about extremists and passing unreasonable laws.

To me, evil is evil. Putting down thousands of animals who could otherwise have had a chance at a good life is just evil. Those who support an organization who is willing to do something like this is just as evil as the organization in my humble opinion. We allowed these creatures to BE. We tamed and bred dogs and cats to be companion animals, and as Larry always says, we are responsible forever for what we have tamed. This is what I was refering to in my post.

As far as laws being passed, it's surprising that there are laws that have been passed, and laws that are trying to pass that appear to be one thing on the surface (such as banning cock fighting, banning folks from owning pitbulls [a law that is trying to pass in our state], etc.) but attached are all of these little clauses that will affect pet owners. It's organizations like the ASPCA and PETA that are working hard to slip a lot of unreasonable laws in the back door. I fear for my flock. I think there are a lot of reasonable people out there, who care about animals but are too ignorant to take the time to really research the laws they want to support. Some people will vote for anything with a cute story attached or a picture of some sad looking mutt on a pamphlet, patting themselves on the back for doing the right thing without even knowing what they are really supporting. Those kind of people make me fear for our future as pet owners and ignorance just isn't a valid excuse for destroying what we have.

I think that answers your question...but i'm not sure as I was a little lost. ;)
-Anna