Since the mid-l980's membership in animal rights groups have increased approximately 5 fold. Letters by such activists, directed to members of congress, are one of the largest segments received by that body. As stated above these organizations represent their major agenda as being the humane treatment of animals. The following are some of the quotes from animal rights groups, which will indicate the seriousness of their intent. Our goal is not to improve the treatment of pets, but to end their ownership altogether.
Pets are slaves.
Dogs must disappear from our homes where they are held prisoner. We do not seek larger, cleaner cages, we seek empty cages. We must eliminate zoo's and aquariums and release their prisoners back into their wild environment. Justice demands a complete end to all use of animals for food. These are but a few of the recorded statements of animal rights groups.