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markconig posted...

Peta has always killed a majority of their animals. It used to be at 97% in 2009 but they dialed it back a little to 71% in 2021, but apparently that's just because they've been sending the animals to other kill shelters so their numbers can go down.

source?

i've seen claims like this, but what they're actually reporting on are the animals that PETA rescued from shelters that would have died regardless. again, there is a LOT of misinformation about PETA and what they actually do.

that said, i am not fully supporting all of what PETA does. but i do think it's important to combat misinformation.

edit: here's an article talking about why PETA euthanizes https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-peta-responsible-deaths-thousands-animals-1565532

tl;dr: PETA has euthanized tens of thousands of animals, according to data filed with the state of Virginia, but said that is to be expected with its open-door policy of taking in many animals no one else would accept.