Frequently Asked Questions
- Why should we worry about animals when there are so many problems involving humans?
- Do the funds raised by the U.S. Postal Service’s breast cancer stamp benefit organizations that test on animals?
- Hunting is much less cruel than factory farming.
- Most animals used for food, fur, or experiments are bred for that purpose.
- What’s wrong with drinking milk? Don’t dairy cows need to be milked?
- My friend has chickens and they’re treated very well. Is it ok to eat their eggs?
- Does PETA have an office in Canada?
- What should I do if animals are being abused in my local pet store?
- Is it OK for vegetarians to eat shrimp?
- Why Does PETA Give Fur Coats to Humans in Need?
- What’s Wrong With Crating Dogs and Puppies?
- Does eating meat really cause impotence?
- I love seeing the animals at the circus, and they don’t seem to mind performing. Why does PETA protest the use of animals in circuses?
- Where can I buy nonleather sporting goods?
- Why doesn’t PETA promote “free-range” chickens, eggs, and dairy products?
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind