A massive exotic-animal auction in Mt. Hope, Ohio was barred from conducting business following two federal lawsuits filed by the Department of Justice and the USDA, both of which relied on evidence provided by PETA to support the government’s findings. This auction served as a hub for seedy wildlife dealers and roadside zoos, and this closure has caused a big blow to the cruel exotic pet trade.
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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?”
— Ingrid Newkirk, PETA Founder and co-author of Animalkind
