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PETA Accused of Being “Slaughterhouse”
Once again, controversy is surrounding PETA and its policy of euthanizing pets at a very high percentage rate to those pets they take in from owners. It is now to the point that the Center for Consumer Freedom has requested the State of Virginia, to classify PETA officially as a “slaughterhouse.”
An official report filed by PETA itself shows that the animal rights group put to death nearly every dog, cat, and other pet it took in for adoption in 2006. During that year, the well-known animal rights group managed to find adoptive homes for just 12 animals. The organization killed 2,981 of the 3,061 “companion animals” it took in.
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There has been controversy about PETA and how they have handled the pet rescue side of their business for a long time. Granted, they have achieved a lot of attention with their stands on various topics such as the wearing of real fur, lab experimentation on animals, meat eating, and other concerns on a large scale.
But the organization has been harshly criticized for how they handle the “smaller” issues, such as abandoned pets. The group “PETA Kills Animals,” states that most of the animals turned over to PETA for rescue are put down. The statistics are on that Web site and there are not any statistics on the PETA site to contradict those findings. The proof is evidenced by a form published by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
It is interesting to note that if PETA is looked up at Wikipedia, there is a dispute that has yet to be settled regarding the neutrality of the article. Wikipedia states that all entries must be written from a neutral point of view and there is controversy surrounding this particular entry with accusations it is not neutral. The results of this particular debate are still outstanding.
There will probably always be controversy surrounding PETA and its opposing organization PETA Kills Animals. This is an area that people are passionate about, on both sides of the issue. It won’t be solved in a way that satisfies all parties for some time to come.
The lesson that can be taken from the existing problem is that people need to investigate very carefully how they donate their money when they try to help various animal rights organizations. And if a pet needs to be given up, owners need to research carefully before turning their pet over to another person; it is always better to relocate a pet to a family member or friend if at all possible.
Of course, the best solution would be to reduce the overpopulation of pets by responsible ownership. Having pets altered (neutered or spayed) is the best defense anyone can use to solve the problems of ethical treatment of any animal. Basic medical care, such as dog and cat vaccines, adequate identification on the pet, and proper care, along with controlling the birth rate of pets are the best things any pet owner can do to protect their pets and family.
Virginia Asked to Classify PETA as a Slaughterhouse
PETA Kills Animals – A Web Site Opposed to PETA
PETA – People for Ethical Treatment of Animals – Official Site
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