PETA Fights Animal
Cruelty and Abuse

I have great respect for the various animal welfare groups, such as the Humane Society, and the different animal rescue groups. They do wonderful work on behalf of these beautiful and innocent creatures.
The groups speak out against wearing fur, puppy mills, hunting, the slaughter of wild horses, as well as chimps and dogs and other animals being used in research experiments. These are all very noble and good causes.

I’m always amazed, though, that everyday good people can feel sad and upset by the suffering endured by mistreated dogs and cats or baby seals being clubbed to death by hunters, and yet not make the connection that millions of farm animals experience terrible pain and suffering every day so that people can eat them as steaks or hamburgers.

And that’s where PETA comes in. Here’s what they say:

1. Animals Are Not Ours to Eat
2. Animals Are Not Ours to Wear
3. Animals Are Not Ours to Experiment On
4. Animals Are Not Ours to Use for Entertainment
5. Animals Are Not Ours to Abuse in Any Way

Those other groups may address numbers 2-5, but People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals tackles the first one head on. They don’t just say “Don’t eat animals.” They teach people about farm animal abuse and suffering. They educate people about meat alternatives and how to prepare eggless and dairy-free dishes.

Many Vegetarian Celebrities

The organization presents examples of winning vegetarian athletes and celebrities such as Paul McCartney, Alicia Silverstone, Pamela Anderson, Natalie Portman, Forest Whitaker, Joaquin Phoenix, and Clint Eastwood who said, “I try to stick to a vegan diet —heavy on fruit, vegetables, tofu, and other soy products."

You can educate yourself and request a free Vegetarian Starter Kit from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Visit their website by clicking here .

Alec Baldwin said:

Every time we sit down to eat, we make a choice: Please choose vegetarianism. Do it for… animals. Do it for the environment and do it for your health.