With more than two million members and supporters, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the world’s largest animal-rights organization, and its founder and president, Ingrid Newkirk, is one of the most well-known and most effective activists in America. She has spearheaded worldwide efforts to improve the treatment of animals in manufacturing, entertainment, and elsewhere. Every day, in laboratories, food factories, and other industries, animals by the millions are subjected to inhumane cruelty. In this accessible guide, Newkirk teaches readers hundreds of simple ways to stop thoughtless animal cruelty and make positive choices. For each topic, Newkirk provides hard facts, personal insight, inspiration, ideas, and resources, including: • How to eat healthfully and compassionately • How to adopt animals rather than support puppy mills • How to make their vote count and change public opinion • How to switch to cruelty-free cosmetics and clothing • How to choose amusements that protect rather than exploit animals. With public concern for the well-being of animals greater than ever—particularly among young people—this timely, practical book offers exciting and easy ways to make a difference.
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“This book is the ultimate animal rights encyclopedia—chock- full of facts and resources that will guide you at home, in the marketplace, in life.” - Woody Harrelson, actor
“A terrific book that uplifts you by showing you there are easy, sensible, clear ways to help animals that you might never have dreamt of.” - Martin Sheen, actor
“This guide eloquently and truthfully spells out the situations animals find themselves in due to mankind’s arrogance, and it offers us viable options that help both the animals and ourselves.” -Nigel Barker, photographer and judge for America’s Next Top Model
“A great read for those of us who believe that we should no more discriminate on the basis of species than we would on the basis of gender, race, or religion.” -Famke Janssen, actress
“Ingrid voices the horrors of animal abuse and shows us how we can lead a truly compassionate life. God bless Ingrid!” -Bea Arthur, actress
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INGRID NEWKIRK has appeared on many national television radio shows, including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Nightline, and 20/20, among others; she was the subject of the HBO special, I Am an Animal.
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Ingrid E. Newkirk, 56, author of the book Making Kind Choices (St. Martin's, January 2005), is founder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the largest animal rights organization in the world.
Her campaigns to promote cruelty-free living have made the front pages of The Washington Post and other national newspapers. She was named a top business people of the year in Forbes magazine, and has been profiled in The New Yorker and twice in People Magazine. She has appeared on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King, Politically Incorrect, Crossfire, Nightline, 60 Minutes and 20/20 among others and enjoys a lively debate and the opportunity to show how easy it is to make animal-friendly choices.
Newkirk has spoken internationally on animal protection issues, from the steps of the Canadian Parliament to the streets of New Delhi, India, where she spent her childhood. She is the author of numerous opinion pieces and articles on the social implications of our treatment of animals and helped to pass the first anti-cruelty law in Taiwan. She is currently campaigning to end the live flaying of lambs for Australian Merino wool.
Ms. Newkirk served as a deputy sheriff; as a Maryland state law enforcement officer for 32 years; she has been director of cruelty investigations for the second oldest humane society in the U.S.; and serves in an advisory capacity on numerous animal protection boards. In 1980, she was named Washingtonian of the Year, and has since received many other accolades and awards, including a 1995 Courage of Conscience Award, a 2001 Animal Protection Hall of Fame Award, 2002 Living Legacy Award and 2004 Activist of the Year Awards.
Ingrid Newkirk achieved the passage of legislation to create a spay/neuter clinic in Washington, D.C., coordinated the first arrest in U.S. history of a scientist on cruelty to animals charges and helped pass into law the first anti-cruelty law in Taiwan. She spearheaded the closure of Department of Defense underground 'wound laboratory,' and has initiated many other campaigns against animal abuse, including ending General Motors' crash tests on animals.
She is the author of several other books, including 'You Can Save the Animals!', 'PETA's Celebrity Cookbook' and '250 Ways to Make Your Cat Adore You.'
Her campaigns to promote cruelty-free living have made the front pages of The Washington Post and other national newspapers. She was named a top business people of the year in Forbes magazine, and has been profiled in The New Yorker and twice in People Magazine. She has appeared on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King, Politically Incorrect, Crossfire, Nightline, 60 Minutes and 20/20 among others and enjoys a lively debate and the opportunity to show how easy it is to make animal-friendly choices.
Newkirk has spoken internationally on animal protection issues, from the steps of the Canadian Parliament to the streets of New Delhi, India, where she spent her childhood. She is the author of numerous opinion pieces and articles on the social implications of our treatment of animals and helped to pass the first anti-cruelty law in Taiwan. She is currently campaigning to end the live flaying of lambs for Australian Merino wool.
Ms. Newkirk served as a deputy sheriff; as a Maryland state law enforcement officer for 32 years; she has been director of cruelty investigations for the second oldest humane society in the U.S.; and serves in an advisory capacity on numerous animal protection boards. In 1980, she was named Washingtonian of the Year, and has since received many other accolades and awards, including a 1995 Courage of Conscience Award, a 2001 Animal Protection Hall of Fame Award, 2002 Living Legacy Award and 2004 Activist of the Year Awards.
Ingrid Newkirk achieved the passage of legislation to create a spay/neuter clinic in Washington, D.C., coordinated the first arrest in U.S. history of a scientist on cruelty to animals charges and helped pass into law the first anti-cruelty law in Taiwan. She spearheaded the closure of Department of Defense underground 'wound laboratory,' and has initiated many other campaigns against animal abuse, including ending General Motors' crash tests on animals.
She is the author of several other books, including 'You Can Save the Animals!', 'PETA's Celebrity Cookbook' and '250 Ways to Make Your Cat Adore You.'
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This book will make you want to change the world for animals!,
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This review is from: The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble (Paperback)
In these difficult times, it's easy to get wrapped up in our own problems, but as PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk points out in The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights, it's important to remember that other species are facing their own hardships--which are often much worse than ours--every day.
For example, dogs are called "man's best friend," but many are kept chained in lonely backyards 24 hours a day, with nothing to do but pace the dirt, pant through sweltering summer days, and long for a friend. Elephants and chimpanzees are beaten and chained for humans' "entertainment." Pigs, cows, and chickens are treated like meat, milk, and egg machines--crammed together by the hundreds on filthy factory farms and deprived of everything that makes their life enjoyable, even the feel of grass under their feet or the sun on their backs. This comprehensive guide to animal rights provides concise, straightforward information about how animals suffer in the entertainment, clothing, food, experimentation, and "pet" industries; compelling stories; fascinating facts about animals; simple steps to take to stop cruelty; and frequently asked questions, which will prepare both new and seasoned activists to be the most effective animal rights advocates they can be. It's empowering to know that in these times when so much seems beyond our control, each of us can stop animals' suffering through our daily choices, such as eating veggie burgers and buying products that aren't tested on animals. This book will make you want to change the world for animals!
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This review is from: The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble (Paperback)
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Ingrid Newkirk has written a thorough and usable guide to making changes in your life that improve the overall welfare of the animals who share our earth. This detailed book includes PeTA's suggestions on: How to eat healthfully and compassionately How to help get animals out of laboratories How to make a difference for animals in puppy mills How to make your vote count and change public opinion How to switch to cruelty-free cosmetics and clothing How to choose activities that protect rather than exploit animals The topics outlined in the book include: Making the choice to eat Vegan Animals in the entertainment industry Zoos & circus Hunting & Fishing Humane treatment of pets & animal companions Laboratory testing on animals Making the choice to purchase cruelty-free products Saying "no" to dissection Dealing with pests ethically Choosing charities & organizations that are PeTA approved The Review There is so much room for improvement in the way that we honor and respect the animals of our earth. In a beautiful way, Newkirk brings forth amazing facts about the animal kingdom and the special talents and innate abilities of many species. For example, did you know that dolphins could "see" through the human body to detect cancer? I sure didn't... but, I did know that my doggies are always sniffing at the ouchies on my body and wanting to lick them! After enlightening her readers on the remarkable beauty of the animal kingdom, Newkirk shares the attrocities of animal abuse. In today's world, I blindly have come to the assumption that most of these acts of terror have been, on a large scale, eradicated. Unfortunately, there are still horrendous acts of hate and ignorance being inflicted upon animals. What Newkirk offers in this book are solutions and ways to enact change today and in the future. Ultimately, it comes to making better choices and using your voice to make a difference. One of the biggest changes that Newkirk recommends is becoming vegan. Vegans do not consume animal meat or products. Yes, this includes dairy products and eggs (and, for most... honey as well). This is a huge step to change and a complete lifestyle change. Two years ago, I become a 90% vegetarian. I did eat select fish, however I primarily ate all fruits & vegetables. Although I was not vegan and I still ate dairy & eggs, I managed to hold to this vegetarian commitment in eating for nearly a year. However, I just had such a hard time with it because my children are not vegetarian and I was constantly cooking two different types of foods. After reading this book, I am re-committed to my eating lifestyle. I'm going to try to ensure that I eat primarily vegetarian, however allow myself the occasional treat every now and again. Although this guide does confirm that you can get all of the proteins and required nutrition from a completely vegan diet, I am unwilling to change my daugther's diets until they have completed their growth. Also, I feel that a change of this magnitude should be their personal decision at this stage in their life and development. Another commitment that I am going to make is being more aware of my consumerism. I will try to purchase products that have affirmed that they do not test on animals. In addition, I will avoid purchasing leather and wool. I already avoid furs, feathers, and things along that line. I will also avoid attending circuses that exploit animals. For my regular readers, you may already know that I am a huge animal lover. For the most part, I agreed with the majority of this book. However, there are some topics that I cannot fully agree with. I'll give a small example... this book claims that dogs should never be placed in crates. Our pup, Claire, loves her huge, comfy crate in Dee Dee's bedroom. It's covered in a pretty blanket, super big, and has wonderful warm bedding on the inside (along with toys, bones, etc.). When she's ready for bed, she walks right on in there and treats it almost like a den. In the morning, she doesn't even want to go outside and likes to linger in there. As she gets older and less likely to chase and terrorize the cats during the night while we sleep, I may try to encourage her to sleep freely in the house. Our lab, Tori, has the full run of the house and we have no issues with her and the kitties. However, for now the arrangement seems to be just fine with both Claire & us. Also, when we travel on long trips, the two large dog crates/pens fit into the back of the car nicely. I feel that everybody is safer on a long trip when they are secured. The book is adamantly against the use of crates. Based on my experience with my dogs, I disagree. The crate training worked wonders for both of our dogs, even though Tori's outgrown it and no longer needs it except for in the travel that I mentioned. There are a few other topics in the book that I found to be a tad extremist and don't agree with 100%... although, I can definitely see Newkirk's point. Plain and simple... if readers of this book can make even 1 or 2 lifestyle changes out of this book, then there will be improvement in the protection of animals. It may not be everybody's choice to follow this book to the "T," however it's an eye-opening guide that gives some great advice and knowledge. Oh... a tip that I read that I found new and interesting... cockroaches can't stand bay leaves. If you've got a problem area (i.e. under the kitchen sink or what not), place a few bay leaves in the area and they'll stay away! The Rating On Sher's "Out of Ten Scale," I am giving this book a rating of 8.5 out of 10 for the genre Non-Fiction:Instructional. The research and resources are very thorough and useful! I appreciate the way that one of my most cherished animal rights groups, The Sea Shephards, are mentioned in the book. Also, I believe that the subject matter holds a lot of importance in today's world and our future!
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Small differences add up to huge change.,
By Mike H. (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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Let me share how useful this book is. It is useful to me as someone who hasn't eaten meat in well over 2 years, and who has been vegan for almost 3 months. I've been to many protests, and heard a lot of speakers on the topic. And I am still learning. You're never "there" as in a place where you know it all. There's always something new to be heard or a new perspective to be shared.
At first I was skeptical, because of it being associated with peta. (Written by the co-founder of the organization, Ingrid Newkirk.) Not to bash peta, because they do a lot of good things for this world. However, they are sometimes over the top, associated with things like throwing paint on people that wear fur, yadda yadda. But I personally don't like how they put celebrities up on a pedestal just for doing one minor thing like simply saying "wearing fur is bad" or "you shouldn't test on animals". Luckily, this book has nothing to do with that. This is an introductory level book filled with information on all aspects of animal cruelty in our world. For food, fashion, entertainment, and testing methods. Being veg already, I already knew most of what Ingrid Newkirk stated about the food industry. I've also been to multiple circus and fur protests. However, I've recently researched animal testing, and am appalled at what I've read so far. There is very pertinent information containing how horrid circuses and zoos are to animals that most people would not know, but it should be revealed to them. There is also some interesting information in this book on different ways you can be the best to your different kind of pets at home. Not just dogs or cats, but things like birds and fish. I am not a bird owner, but I know people who are. Fo example, I will be sharing some of the information with them because there are a lot of interesting precautions I never would have associated with owning a bird. This book is also great because there's over 100 pages of credible organizations, charities, and other information sources listed in the back of the book. Utilizing these can further answer any other deeper question(s) one may have pertaining to this vast issue. So, theres something to learn in here for everyone. Not just animal right activists or some other kind of protestor, but like the average household parent or even younger teen who's even mildly interested in the subject. Really anyone who wants to garner some information to make small everyday change, which in the end culminates into huge positive change. Bottom line is, there's so much irrefutable information out there. It's just up to the individual whether they choose to use it or ignore it.
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