I think there was a time when they had their hearts in the right palce, but after hearing/seeing all the wacko things they have done in recent times, I have my doubts as to them being helpful.
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How about the time not that long ago that there was the big thing about them dumping dogs in dumpsters that they were suppose to be saving??
Someone directed me to their bylaws one time, and some of it is downright scary, and not the writings of a sane mind.
If I can find it I'll post it.
One part was referring to the earth would be better off without any humans here. Geez, scary!
I think they are a good source/tool for information as long as you bear in mind where the info came from. For example: When our DD was supossed to dissect a cat and the teacher wouldn't give her an alternate assignment. I did get alot of info from PETA. Thankfully we didn't have to use it once we(parents) talked to the teacher DD got an alternate assignment.
I have read alot of different things they have on their website and yes most of it looks to be very radical and contradictory(is that a word? lol) to me. Okay I'm not explaining myself well at all LOL. When I hear PETA is involved I groan then read what they have to say and judje for myself what I believe.