Although we have, in theory, abolished human slavery, recognized womens rights, and stopped child labor, we continue to enslave other species who, if we simply pay attention, show quite clearly that they experience parental love, pain, and the desire for freedom, just as we do. – Ingrid Newkirk
I hope SeaWorld is exploring how, like Ringling, it can get out of the wild animal business. – Ingrid Newkirk
PETAs campaign should be included in school curricula. If we can open childrens hearts and minds to animals needs, teach them to treat a dog or a chicken as if they feel fear and love and pain – as they do – then they will grow up to understand that we are all worthy of respect. – Ingrid Newkirk
Give your dog or cat respect, patience, understanding and love. And if you just change to one vegetarian day a week, thats a wonderful step that will save animal lives. It means you have chosen something kind instead of something cruel. – Ingrid Newkirk