Pay VERY close attention to darnright’s post. I, like most people, believe animals should be treated humanely, and detest someone who is cruel to them.
However, I spent many years researching animal rights, and can tell you the HSUS has a radical agenda, and no matter how much the organization tries to downplay it, their mission is one of “animal rights,” more than “animal welfare.” There is a BIG difference.
I too would like to see the bill, and amendments, because I don’t trust them. The significant money they raise is not spent on bettering the lives of domestic, or other kinds of animals. The HSUS doesn’t spay, neuter, house, or feed animals, except on rare occassions (like hurricane Katrina) when they use the plight of animals to raise more money.
If you don’t believe me, research them. Their $$$$ are spent in a longterm effort to end animal agriculture, stop people from eating meat, wearing fur, hunting, fishing, pet ownership, and the use of animals for research.
BTW, a small number of dogs and cats are used for research. The majority of animal research is conducted on mice. I wish none were, but for now that is what we have to offer cures/treatments for diabetes, birth defects, heart disease, cancer, severe wounds, etc.
Be very skeptical when the HSUS supports something, and if you send your money to them, you are not only depriving struggling local shelters (that DO care for abandoned, overpopulated and abused animals), but you may be financing some things that will surprise you.
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Thank you both for your insight regarding HSUS and the ping, I couldn’t agree more.
Doesn’t sound very “humane” to me. Seems like you ought to leave everything living if you want to treat them like we’d treat fellow humans.
I absolutely applaud both your posts. There are plenty of laws on the books as it is, regarding animals, and this law sounds like a sheep in wolf’s clothing to me.
I f you want accurate info on medical and other research testing on animals...go to NAVS.com.
Most animal research is NOT for medical purposes.
Well said, Girl! However, they STILL get high marks on Charity Navigator, so many are lulled into complacency. They have a budget of $124 MILLION dollars and net assets of $200 MILLION. That’s plenty of cash-ola to buy off Lobbyists and CongressCritters and keep their “name brand” looking squeaky-clean to the average schmuck. ;)
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/3848.htm