PETA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) present the largest threat to the animal use groups in our country today. PETA and the HSUS are NOT your local animal shelters. These organizations are well funded, highly political and want to shut down a wide array of animal use activities including hunting, fishing, horse/dog racing, rodeo, medical research, farming, ranching, field trials, dog breeding, dog shows and more. They routinely utilize their multi million dollar budgets picketing, introducing legislation and ballot initiatives to force their agenda. These groups are against meat consumption and the use of animal products such as leather and fur. They promote a vegan lifestyle with campaigns utilizing children, websites and national media attention. These groups have no respect for American rights, freedoms and traditions where animal use is concerned. If you really want to donate to help animals and support responsible animal use, give directly to your local animal shelter, N.A.I.A., or join a credible conservation organization that works for wildlife.