Faces Of Death - PETA & Ingrid Newkirk

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) kills thousands of defenseless pets each year at its Virginia headquarters. Since 1998, PETA has killed 31,190 adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens instead of trying to find them forever homes and loving families.

PETA's own records report for 2013 (filed with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) shows that PETA employees killed 82 percent of the dogs and cats in their care last year. During all of 2013, PETA found adoptive homes for just 46 pets. In contrast to this the Norfolk SPCA, in the same city as Peta, euthanized 3% of the animals they took in. Why would PETA, a supposed "animal rights" group, kill so many animals at its headquarters? The answer is simple and disgusting: Killing adoptable cats and dogs—and storing the bodies in a walk-in freezer until they can be cremated - requires far less money and effort than caring for them until they are adopted.

PETA has a $33 million annual budget. But instead of investing in the lives of the thousands of animals in its care, the group spends millions on media campaigns telling Americans that eating meat, drinking milk, fishing, hunting, wearing leather shoes, and benefiting from medical research performed on lab rats are all "unethical". And yet PETA has no problem with the unethical practice of killing of killing 96 percent of the animals in their care.

Years of public outrage hasn't convinced PETA to eliminate its pet killing program. Now the death toll of animals in PETA's care has reached over 31,000, including 1,792 pets in 2013.

Who is the person behind this slaughter house? Her name is Ingrid Newkirk and she is, in my opinion, the most disgusting, unethical and evil person of them all. In 2003 it was learned for the first time that Ingrid Newkirk has another face. During the 1970's her chosen profession was "dog catcher" and killer. Newkirk describes her fondness for killing in her own words: "I'd go to work early, before anyone got there, and I would just kill the animals myself...I must have killed a thousand of them, sometimes dozens every day." She was so good at it she rose through the ranks to become director of District of Columbia's high-kill pound where she reigned for some years. There, under her rule, untold thousands more died.

Newkirk has never stopped killing. Not only is she non- apologetic about her murky past, she quietly continues her murderous ways. She has turned PETA's Norfolk, Virginia headquarters into her own personal killing field. There she has taken in more than 35,833 puppies, kittens, dogs and cats since 1998 and executed 31,190 of them. This does not include wild animals. In 2012 Newkirk killed 96% of her defenseless captives and adopted less than 1.5% - a ratio far worse than almost any pound in the country.

Pets Killed by PETA

Year	Received	Transferred	Adopted	% Adopted	Killed	% Killed
2013 2012  2011	2,175   1,877   2,050	311     130            34	46     23         28	2.1%      1.2%      1.2%	1,792    1,675    1,965	82.46%     89.2%     95.9%
2010	2,345	63	44	1.9%	2,200	93.8%
2009	2,366	31	8	0.3%	2,301	97.3%
2008	2,216	34	7	0.3%	2,124	95.8%
2007	1,997	35	17	0.9%	1,815	90.9%
2006	3,061	46	12	0.4%	2,981	97.4%
2005	2,165	69	146	6.7%	1,946	89.9%
2004	2,655	1	361	13.6%	2,278	85.8%
2003	2,224	1	312	14.0%	1,911	85.9%
2002	2,680	2	382	14.3%	2,298	85.7%
2001	2,685	14	703	26.2%	1,944	72.4%
2000	2,681	28	624	23.3%	2,029	75.7%
1999	1,805	91	386	21.4%	1,328	73.6%
1998*	943	125	133	14.1%	685	72.6%
TOTAL	35,833	1,015	3,224	9.0%	31,190	87.04%

*Figures represent the second half of 1998 only

Why do those in our government who say they are for the protection of animals and those in the animal protection movement not only tolerate this woman but also defend her? Nathan Winograd, the author of “Redemption:The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America” and a former prosecuting attorney wrote:

"Engrave this in stone: As soon as Newkirk and her pro-killing cultish devotees are gone, PETA will immediately, completely, and without reservation embrace the No Kill philosophy and become one of its leading champions. When that happens; when her actions are thoroughly and completely seen by everyone for what they truly are; when she is condemned and finally, finally, thankfully, finally, we don’t have to hold our breath, clench our teeth, shake with rage, or cry at the thought of what PETA did to those poor animals, we will all be left wondering just what took us so damned long to rise up and stop this villain in our midst."

For those who support PETA and those who entrust the care of their animals to PETA, you are not only helping and supporting the slaughter of your own pet, but you are supporting the slaughter of many other defenseless animals as well. If you want to help homeless animals then support your local Shelter or Rescue Group. Ask them exactly how they use the money donated to them. Unlike PETA, most of them will talk to you and answer your questions and won't secretly go back to killing animals once you leave. And if you're not completely comfortable with their answers, there's probably a really good reason so you may want to move on to another.

On a personal note, I have said many times now and will say again in closing - The next time Ingrid, or anyone else at PETA, gets the urge to euthanize. I would suggest they put the needle in their own arms and do the animal community a huge favor.

For more information on PETA read:
The Butcher of Norfolk (6th Edition) by Nathan J. Winograd


Records are from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Revised 02/17/2014

Is Enough Done For Homeless Dogs ?

I've worked with dogs for some time now, mostly helping those in shelters find a home. I've asked myself many times is enough done for those dogs? I keep coming back to the answer being a very big "NO", but what is enough? With the limited resources that shelters have, what more can they do? Are there answers to these questions or are dogs just given up on because "someone will come along and adopt them." Maybe someone will come along and maybe not, but is it enough to leave it up to chance?

I've seen shelters who've had dogs with them for a year or two, or even longer. After this long stay, in a cage, at a shelter, the lucky ones who can last that long may end up getting adopted and finding a loving, forever family and home. People will say how great it is that the shelter kept the dog that long and to a small degree it is wonderful. When those "long timers" are finally adopted, it's a celebration. But should it be a celebration? I believe it's more that the shelter let down that dog by allowing him or her to be locked in a cage for a year or longer. Was there nothing that could be done to get that dog adopted sooner or were they just one of the many that were forced to take their chances and ended up luck enough that someone did come along? I don't say this is true of all shelters or all rescues by any means, but it seems to be more of the normal. The unusual are the ones who go beyond what's expected and go beyond just being happy that the dog exists.

What about those dogs who aren't as fortunate and someone doesn't come along in time, those who don't end so happily? What about the ones who have been at a shelter for so long that they just can't take it any longer and begin to develop behavior problems or start to get aggressive towards other dogs, as they compete for the slightest bit of attention. Have they turned into bad dogs or have they been let down by the people who are caring for them? How long could you last in a cage with little to no human contact? You're sitting there begging for someone to take you outside or to play with you, but you get looked at and passed over time and time again. You see others being allowed to leave and wonder why not me...what did I do that was so bad. At some point it would get to you, maybe it would take a week, maybe a month or maybe 6 months for the stronger ones, but eventually it WILL get to you. Someone finally comes along and decides to take you out, but in the cage across from you there is someone else begging to go out instead of you. Would you get aggressive and tell that person that it's finally your time and no one is going to take that away from you? If you've answered yes to these questions, remember that you are a human who can think logically, reason and rationalize. While dogs can think and feel emotions, they can't rationalize the way we can. It has been proven that excessive noise, such as constant barking, in shelters can physically stress dogs and lead to behavioral, physiological and anatomical responses. Dogs that are placed in gated kennels along the perimeter of a large room receive negative stimulation when they see other dogs, especially when they see other dogs receiving attention. Dogs are a very social species and want to be around other dogs. When they see other dogs, but can't get to them, you hear a lot of frustration barking back and forth. Is it right or fair to put these dogs to sleep...these dogs that humans have failed or these dogs that are acting on their instincts? Is it fair or right to put a dog to sleep that's trying to compete for the slightest bit of attention or that has developed problems from being in a shelter too long? Well, it happens all the time, all across this country and throughout the world.

Back to the original question....Is enough done for dogs in shelters? I believe the answer is not until every option has been exhausted, not until the shelter has gone above and beyond and tried everything they could think of. A typical shelter will post available dogs on their website and hope for the best. They depend on volunteers to help care for the dogs, to walk them and to bring them to adoption events. There's no expense to the shelter for this. What else can shelters do to help these dogs beat the odds and find loving homes and families? One of the biggest and easiest things that can be done today, right this minute, is for shelters to ease up on often ridiculous restrictions placed on a dog.

There are other things that can also be done to help these animals. Shelters need to do more to promote the dogs than just simply post them up on their website. As a friend of mine has said time and time again...promoting is the key, get the dog out in front of people. Take a dog and make him or her special. It can be done, one dog at a time.

Other things that can be done by shelters and volunteers:
Contact your local paper. Most papers have a section where they are willing to put a photo or two and a story about a pet each week. These papers will usually do a free writ-up of one or two animals.

Put flyers up in your Vet's office. Often people have to put down their pets and may want to adopt a new one.

It's a fact that has been researched...to get people to adopt is really weird. If the dog has its own blanket it is 10 times more likely to be adopted. Make sure the dog has its own blanket to lie on or play with.

Contact local radio shows and TV channels. They would love to get involved and show pictures or have you on air to talk about certain pets.

Sign up for every parade and event in your town and surrounding ones.

Make YouTube videos of the pups up for adoption. Edit them with cool music, videos and pictures of the certain pup you are promoting.

Post on Craigslist

If you can't look at yourself in the mirror and say that you have done EVERYTHING you can to get a dog adopted, then enough has not been done. And until shelters do more to promote, and ease up on some of their ridiculous restriction, more animals will die than get adopted.

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Adopt ONLY If You are Prepared To Make a Commitment.

Normally I don't write or post things like this, but I figure since it's my page, I should be allowed to express my thoughts once in a while. This one is about people who adopt dogs. Most of the ones who want to adopt a dog are great people. And then there are those others, the ones I just don't understand.

They say they want to adopt a dog. They come into the shelter, pick out the dog they want and take their new family member home. And then, what do you think happens? They bring him back to the shelter the next day because he barked, whined, wouldn't listen, etc. They say there’s something wrong with him and they’re not going to be able to keep him. Well, there's nothing wrong with the dog. There's something wrong with YOU. Adopt if, and only if, you're prepared to make a commitment for the rest of the dog's life and take the good with the bad. Start by spending time with the dog at the shelter. A quick 5 or 10 minute visit with the dog does NOT qualify as spending time. This is a life. It’s a life who will depend on you for it’s needs and very survival. This is NOT a pair of jeans you're picking out!

It simply amazes me how many dogs end up being returned to area shelters, like they are nothing more than an article of clothing. It's actually pretty sickening, if you think about it. In some cases, dogs who have been with the family for 6 months or even longer are returned because "she started pulling when I walk her." Really? You should try to walk my Lab (Roxy) who loves to pull and loves to yank hard on her leash when she sees a bunny or squirrel. Sometimes she walks perfectly and other times she's as hyper as she can get, but we have never thought of giving her up.

My other dog (Duncan) was badly abused (mostly likely by a male) and scared of his shadow when we got him 3 years ago. He wouldn't get in a car and had to be lifted up to the seat. He wouldn't come into the house because he wouldn't walk up or down stairs. He didn’t know how. Again, we carried him. He would run from me whenever he saw me (4 years later and once in a while he still does). The very first thing he did when he got into our house was to pee on a nice trunk we had in our front room. We just cleaned it up and carried him outside. We've wondered many times over the past few years that we’ve had him, what if someone else had adopted him....would he have been returned over and over again because he wasn't the perfect dog that someone thought he should be from day 1?

There are so many of my friends who have dogs they've rescued and/or adopted and these dogs aren't the perfect dog either. They've never thought of giving their family member up. They just take the good with the bad and try to make things better. Sometimes it takes a lot of work, and sometimes it takes a lot of money. For some, it takes both time and money, but that dog is counting on them and they’ve made a commitment to him/her for life.

So, if you’re thinking of adopting a dog, then ask yourself whether or not you are prepared to commit to taking care of this new life, that will depend on you for everything. If you can't be 110% sure that the answer is yes, then I would suggest you go to a local toy store and pick yourself up a stuffed dog. At least you won't have to worry about taking care of it. You won’t have to worry about feeding it, playing with it or whether or not it may have an accident in the house. You won’t have to worry about taking your time or money to get it properly trained. It can sit there and look cute until you get bored with it and decide you don’t want it any longer. Then you can throw it in the trash or just give it away. One thing you won’t end up doing is bringing it to an already over-crowded animal shelter and leaving it there for them to “hopefully” find a home and family that will love it.

To some, I’m sure this sounds pretty harsh, but if it keeps even one dog from being bounced back and forth in and out of a shelter, then I can live with being harsh.

Don't Dump Your Dog

When you choose to get a dog, you must choose to become a responsible dog owner. Unfortunately, not all dog owners act responsibly, abandoning their dogs when they become inconvenient. The most irresponsible of dog owners will leave them to fend for themselves in a vacant home or chained in a yard. This is tragic and unacceptable.

Sometimes life gets rough and we have to make serious choices. In some cases, that means giving up a beloved pet. However, there are many ways to avoid this. Here are some examples.

I'm moving and my new place does not allow dogs.
Don’t move there. Anyone who has tried to rent an apartment with a dog knows it is not easy. Be diligent and chances are, in time you will find the right place. Try to negotiate the conditions with potential landlords, and be willing to spend extra money. If you absolutely must move right away and cannot find a place that allows your dog, talk to friends and family - someone you know might be willing to take care of your dog for an extended period of time while you search for other arrangements. The same applies if your move is temporary and dogs are truly not allowed.

My dog has health or behavioral issues that are out of control.
Health problems will happen from time to time in people and pets. If your dog has a chronic illness, it is your duty to help manage it. If current therapy is not working, ask for a referral to a specialist or get a second opinion. Tell your vets that you are at the end of your rope and you need help.

With regards to behavior problems: have you heard the expression “there are no bad dogs, only misinformed owners?” This is generally true. Our dogs act the way we train them to act, so a behavior problem is YOUR responsibility. Hire a trainer or visit a behaviorist. If you cannot afford this, learn about dog training on your own. Talk to anyone who will listen – you may find someone else who has experienced the same problem.

I am having a baby and don't have time for a dog now.
Dogs and kids can actually be a great combination if handled correctly. It is essential that your dog is properly trained and exposed to babies and children before your baby is born. Then, be certain to introduce the baby to the dog appropriately. Plus, you must raise your children to respect dogs! Make sure you include your dog in as many family events, outings and gatherings as possible. If your dog knows his place in the pack - and that includes knowing the children are higher-ranking - you can have a safer, more peaceful family unit. Growing up with dogs is one of the best gifts you can give a child, if done right.

I simply cannot afford my dog anymore.
Learn the cost of dog ownership. Make a budget that includes your dog’s necessary expenses to determine if this is truly the case. You may find than you can afford your dog after all. To lower long-term expenses, keep your dog healthy. A nutritious diet, regular exercise and preventive veterinary care all play a major role in keeping future costs down. Here are some money-saving tips:

•Visit low-cost clinics for routine vaccinations. Contact your local Humane Society or animal shelter, or ask your local pet supply store for information.

•Resist the urge to buy extras such as a new collar, dog bed, or bag of treats. Make your own dog bed or ask a friend for help. Learn to make dog supplies instead of buying them. You can also offer your dog carrots or apples as snacks, or make homemade treats.

•DO NOT stop giving heartworm and flea prevention! Instead, shop around for discounts (but make sure the products are legitimate – ask your vet before you buy).

•DO NOT feed generic/economy dog food to save money. Low-quality diets can cause poor health in the long run. If you cannot budget for premium dog food or a holistic/natural diet, consider a homemade diet.

I have an illness or other physical limitation and can no longer care for my dog.
This is probably the most understandable reason to give up your dog, but there may be other options. Turn to your family and friends for help. Your dog will most likely be a comfort to you during your illness, so it will be beneficial to keep him around. Some cities and towns have outreach programs where volunteers come and care for the pets of sick owners. Contact local animal rescue groups for suggestions.

If you are the caregiver of a dog owner who must enter a nursing home or similar facility, consider keeping the dog yourself or placing the dog with friends or family.

I have exhausted all of my options and I really cannot keep my dog.
It will not be easy, but sometimes the only option is to give up your dog. Be sure that you have truly explored all avenues. Millions of dogs are euthanized each year because of overcrowding in shelters, so try not to contribute to that number. Abandonment is NEVER acceptable. You are responsible for finding the best home possible for your dog.

•Write up a brief fact sheet about your dog covering details like age, breed, size, color, health, temperament and personality. Be honest about your dog – especially regarding behavior.

•Tell all of your friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances that you are looking for a new home for your dog. Explain your situation and the fact that you want to find a great home for your dog. Make sure you check out potential new owners well so your dog does not end up needing a home again.

•If you cannot place your dog in a forever home yourself, contact animal rescue groups and “no-kill” animal shelters in your area. If your dog is purebred or mixed with a specific, obvious breed, try a breed-specific rescue group.

•Tell your veterinarian and staff about your situation, they may be able to help. However, do not drop your dog off for services and fail to come back and pick him up. Never leave your dog on the doorstep of a veterinary office. These are seriously irresponsible acts and are unfair to your dog!

•Please, please do not euthanize your dog if you cannot find him a home.


Important note: Pets in abusive or neglectful situations should always be removed and placed in good homes. If you see a dog being treated inhumanely, please take action. Contact your local authorities immediately.


This article was written by Jenna Stregowski, RVT and posted on the dog section of About.com. Jenna is a Registered Veterinary Technician who has worked in veterinary medicine since 1997. She has lived with dogs since 1995, but has had a love for dogs since childhood.Click on the link to view Jenna's bio: http://dogs.about.com/bio/Jenna-Stregowski-RVT-43548.htm