• ronl2k@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    PETA euthanizes thousands of animals per year according to Google.

    PETA euthanized 2,471 animals in 2023 and 2,213 in 2024 at its Virginia shelter, according to reports filed with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).

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      9 days ago

      PETA operates a kill shelter of last resort in Virginia, where they take in dogs who were next up to be euthanized at other kill shelters to make one more last ditch effort at addressing their issues and finding them homes. This is a service that would not exist if not for PETA, but since they’re a last resort their success numbers are very low, like less than 40%. That amounts to hundreds of animals saved every year, but that hasn’t stopped animal ag from taking the euthanasia totals out of context for years.

      There’s lots of information about the Norfolk shelter online for those willing to fact check.