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“Pigeons are gentle and smart and have complex social relationships. Their hearing and vision are both excellent.”

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Ingrid Newkirk (born June 11, 1949) is a British-American animal rights activist and the co-founder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal rights organization. Born in Surrey, England, she spent part of her childhood in India, where she witnessed animal suffering that shaped her activism. After moving to the United States, she worked as an animal control officer before founding PETA in 1980. Newkirk is known for her bold campaigns against animal testing, fur trade, and factory farming. Under her leadership, PETA has grown to over 9 million members and supporters globally. Her work has influenced major corporations and legislation, making her one of the most influential figures in modern animal rights. more

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“If we are ever to halt climate change and conserve land, water and other resources, not to mention reduce animal suffering, we must celebrate Earth Day every day - at every meal.”

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“Being asked to support humane meat means being asked to support the suffering of animals in transport, to approve of treatment that causes them palpable fear, their bodies shaking and their eyes wide as saucers, as they are slung by their legs into crates that are slammed onto the back of a truck.”

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“Give your dog or cat respect, patience, understanding and love. And if you just change to one vegetarian day a week, that's a wonderful step that will save animal lives. It means you have chosen something kind instead of something cruel.”

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“A lot of people have culturally induced ethical blindness, but they can be cured!”

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“At PETA, we often say that the issue of how animals are treated isn't just about them; it's about us, how we behave.”

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“Cheap meat is the problem. The answer is to replace meat recipes with vegan meals.”

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“Cows are gentle, interesting animals.”

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“Elephants have the largest brains of any mammal on the face of the Earth. They are creative, altruistic and kind.”

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Book:The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble

Source: The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble