Raccoons Rescued From Arkansas Hellhole

October 2007

PETA successfully facilitated the release of four raccoons and two coatis from a disgusting Arkansas hellhole that was disguised as a “Raccoon Rescue.” These wild animals had been born and raised in deplorable conditions, and some of them had even been bred for profit. The animals are now thriving in a reputable wildlife rehab center in Texas.

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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

“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