On my iGoogle front page, in my news gadget I noticed this story, and against my better judgment – I clicked. Why, oh why?
Fucking PeTA.
Are you serious?
I mean are you seriously, really, serious?
You liken breeders to the Klu Klux Klan? The KKK?
Do you not see the more valid comparison of your organization to them, rather than that of breeders and dog shows? Well…I’ll be happy to break it down for you.
Domestic dogs were created. They were bred, selectively for particular traits over hundreds of years. Those that are recognized by the AKC have been established for decades. Breeders – good breeders, reputable breeders, responsible breeders – are ensuring that the lines and characteristics of these breeds are not lost amongst the inferior specimens resulting from backyard breeders and puppy mills. They are making sure that there are always good, stable, certain dogs of their particular breeds in population.
Yes, there are millions of dogs dying every year in shelters and on the street. I won’t even go into how thousands of them die at your hands, PeTA – at your over sized facility, stored in your freezer until they can be cremated and disposed of discreetly. Or how sometimes you don’t even murder them humanely, euthanizing them in the backs of vans and dumping their carcasses in grocery store dumpsters.
But eliminating *responsible* breeding will not help. Only demanding that the entire population of companion animals in existence right now be spayed or neutered will and I don’t have to tell you that that’s impossible. And since it is impossible, all we can do is encourage and even enforce responsible ownership. People failing to alter their animals is where the problem lies.
Responsible breeders actually screen the people that they release their animals to. They place spay/neuter clauses in their contracts and will always accept back an unwanted animal, no matter the reason, no matter the age or condition. They are devoted to the animals that they produce and do everything in their power to ensure that they are in good, loving homes. What do you do besides complain and waste money? Nothing.
Now, you know what’s more alike to the Klu Klux Klan than maintaining purebreds? Hmmm?
It’s Breed Specific Legislation, PeTA. And you support that, don’t you? Not only are for the eradication of seeing eye dogs and therapy animals, but you actually recommend that all Pit Bulls and dogs resembling Pit Bulls amongst other supposedly ‘dangerous’ breeds be euthanized, simply for being what they are – what they were born – regardless of whether or not they’ve committed any wrong doing. Sound familiar? Sound more logical of an argument for accusations of bigotry than simply breeding? Yeah…
And you have the nerve to attack or protest Michael Vick? While he did was despicable and I would love to see him rot in hell with the remains of the animals he tortured and murdered – you are worse. You bask in your hypocrisy and do anything and everything you can to garner attention – to photograph the newest hot celebrity no matter what they *really* believe.
Dogs are dying.
People are still not altering their pets.
People are still dumping animals on the streets for stupid reasons.
With all the millions of dollars you bring in from ignorant animal lovers you could have countless Animal Sanctuaries around the world, housing for life the animals needing homes. Yet you’d rather kill them and keep it moving – prosecuting fast food chains and purchasing billboards.
Well fuck you PeTA. I take great offense at your audacity.
I hope that one day, after all of the eyes in the world have been opened to your bullshit that you will crumble.
[Pictured above is a PeTA ad featuring Dita Von Teese in all of her hotness, a consistent wearer and lover of fur...see the stupidity of them yet?]
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Awesome post, Maria! Soundss to me as though they are more interested in making money than helping animals…
I’d love to comment but my mink coat keeps getting in the way.
Interesting (and timely) post. Thanks for the info!
Oooh, I want that woman’s outfit! Oh heck, throw in the prof, too!
PETA’s seriously disturbed. I’m glad you’re calling them out.
Disturbing.
Holy crap. Ho. Ly. Crap. This site (petakillsanimals.com) is turning my stomach. I’d like to see further evidence than a quick glance at this site provides, but I would just like to say that something’s always rubbed me the wrong way about PeTA.
AMEN!!!
OMG! I really thought it must be a spoof! Those people are crazy! I used to support Peta when I was young & didn’t know how extremist they were. I wish I had never given those loonies any of my money. I should’ve bought some cool leather boots instead! ha
Wow. I didn’t know this and now I’m going to go throw up for the first time. Sickening.
Not to long ago, I tried being vegan (it didn’t work). During that time I was really interested in PETA. Then I realized after some research that they are VERY extreme. Like, they made me uncomfortable type of extreme. So, I didn’t watch the video, but I agree with your post.
This from the same organization that uses the explotation of naked women and pictures of the freakin holocaust to convince the public to follow their cause.
I’m a veggie, a total animal-lover, and a wicked liberal and I think these people are-
FREAKS!!!
Wow Maria. Thanks for this. Incidentally, I would keep my head in the sand to all things like this if you would only let me. ;)
Holy. Crap.
I love Dita’s outfit, hell… I think she’s just bad ass in general. But yes, she’s a weird choice for PITA PeTA.
Great post Maria.
I agree with you! PETA is sanctimonious at best, hypocritical at worst.
Don’t even get me started on their “get naked for PETA” campaign. I was apoplectic when they released it because I don’t see any reason to take part in the exploitation of women to further their needs.
Just because sex sells, doesn’t mean it’s okay to use it.
Besides, have they even tried to get Brad Pitt to disrobe for animal rights?
seriously scary stuff!!
y’know, one of the reasons i adore you…you have a good heart!!
xoxo…
happy valentines day!
As a lifelong animal lover…
I DESPISE PETA.
They are nothing but a bunch of hypocrital idiots who do more harm to their cause than good.
I agree about responsible breeders. I had to answer a 30 (!!!) questionaire before we got our dog, including questions about how much we think vet bills will be and that type of thing.
PETA has become a laughing stock rather than a reputable animal protection agency!!
Oh come on! Are they insane?! That is the most offensive thing I’ve seen in a long, long time.
Wow… what an eye-opening post. I’ve always had issues with hypocritical ad campaigns and the designer whores generally found within them but I always just assumed that it was just a marketing ploy gone shady.
I’m going to follow-up on all of this, honey. Obviously, I’ve been sitting in the dark.
(And thanks for the plug. Much appreciated, it is.)
you see – it’s shit like this that is another reason why I don’t have that big a desire to be a vegan….for fear that people will say “oh – you’re one of those PeTA shitheads?”
I hate freakin’ PeTA… hypocrites! They have their priorities sooo screwed up.
@Stacey – yes. They are. Notoriety.
@april – She is pretty hot! :)
@cynical nymph – There’s becoming a wealth of information available on the internet. You should do a Youtube search for the Penn & Teller Bullshit! episode on PeTA.
@nissa – *loL*
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