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[Laura101]

Im against PETA. They kill more animals than they save, all they care for is their money.

[princesshamster]

Ok eppp! After I read what everyone posted now I am mad i ever thought about donating to them!

[Christmas_hamster]

One of my teachers belongs to PETA she says its not as bad as everyone says thats a lie they are pretty hypocritical if you ask me

I think the problem is, is that people that tend to follow them don't know half of the stuff that really goes on and instead of taking the time to hear the other side of the story they turn a blind eye toward any evidence provided against PETA and say they are all lies. Just like PETA has taught them to do.

[hamstery]

Exactly I will show her

[MilkyFactory]

PETA are eco-terrorists.
They choose fear, shock and violence to make their point come across and it's wrong.
What they are defending is supposed to be respect towards animals and that's fine, but in their fight they forget to respect human beings, the problem comes from here.

I'm afraid organisations like this aren't the best there are...

[Plushie]

Does anyone have a non-extremist alternative to PETA to support, then?

[MilkyFactory]

I don't know about the US, but in Europe (france and spain at least) organisations like this aren't welcome at all since they usually use extreme propaganda as well and even if they don't, it's hard to know what they're actually up to and what their actions are.
People usually prefer support local shelters, natural reserves or vet actions instead of blindly giving money online to an association they can't even see, it's much healthier.

edit: that's my opinion at least.

Edited by MilkyFactory, 10 October 2011 - 03:21 AM.

[Kuja]

I agree with MilkyFactory - A local shelter or welfare organisation would be a great choice. You could even visit them beforehand to see what sort of work they do, and they are much less likely to get widespread funding and would therefore really appreciate any help you could give. This is just a suggestion though

[Creative Hamster]

Ok eppp! After I read what everyone posted now I am mad i ever thought about donating to them!

Yeah, you have to be careful who you're giving your money to!

[Christmas_hamster]

I agree with supporting a local rescue or shelter. Some privately run rescues work very hard to advocate and help people understand the issues surrounding the pet industry, donating, volunteering or even helping spread their message are all great ways to help.

[Lucas]

WWF.
ASCPCA
SPCA

There are lots. And as others have said, supporting local shelters is a great way.
But what you don't support is just as loud as what you do support. I don't think you really need an organization to tell you what to support. It's good to have your own morals.
Like not buying animals, or shopping in pet stores that sell animals. Not wearing leather, what have you. Those kinds of decisions speak loudly.

[lacrima]

Unfortunately in America PETA has the advantage because of how obsessive Hollywood is swooned over they win over most of our population via dearly loved celebrities, most of the vegans and vegetarians I have met like myself all support them and get upset when I tell them I would rather
not talk about wether I support them or
not in order to respect them but it's funny how
mad they get when they realize I say it because I'm against PETA.

[missPixy]

But what you don't support is just as loud as what you do support. I don't think you really need an organization to tell you what to support. It's good to have your own morals.
Like not buying animals, or shopping in pet stores that sell animals. Not wearing leather, what have you. Those kinds of decisions speak loudly.

awesome post Jordyn. what you describe is the most direct impact any individual can
have in expressing what values they support.

[Creative Hamster]

PETA killed a staggering 94 percent of the adoptable pets in its care during 2010...

[Creative Hamster]

WWF.
ASCPCA
SPCA

There are lots. And as others have said, supporting local shelters is a great way.
But what you don't support is just as loud as what you do support. I don't think you really need an organization to tell you what to support. It's good to have your own morals.
Like not buying animals, or shopping in pet stores that sell animals. Not wearing leather, what have you. Those kinds of decisions speak loudly.

You're right. I think I have enough sense without an animal organization to tell me to save a baby chipmunk or to adopt and not buy animals. But sometimes, most people need a role model to succeed, so to some, PETA helps them do good things with their "facts" to help people not eat meat and to adopt animals. PETA actually helps people do good things, so it's better if people don't know PETA is bad, or else they'll stop doing animal-friendly things and blame the animals too. Something good actually comes from something bad.

Sorry for the double post, I forgot

Edited by Creative Hamster, 14 October 2011 - 03:00 AM.