"Contrary to popular belief, PETA does not use the bulk of its operating budget to fight animal cruelty. Rather, it puts the money toward offensive ideological campaigns designed to remake American society. According to the Center for Consumer Freedom, a Washington-based coalition of consumers, food companies and restaurants, less than one percent of PETA's total budget is dedicated to actually "helping animals." They report that in 1999 alone PETA "euthanized more than 1,300 cats and dogs…preferring to spend its money on cheap publicity stunts and criminal defense rather than finding the animals suitable homes."
Unfortunately, indecent advertising campaigns and misspent funds are not the only serious problems facing PETA. In 2001, PETA made donations to the Earth Liberation Front. ELF has been responsible for a number of arsons and other incidents of eco-terrorism around the country, provoking the FBI to add it to its list of domestic terrorist organizations. As a charitable organization that receives millions of dollars in annual donations from Americans, PETA's tax-exempt status depends on its ability to abide by the law."
Accuracy in Media