PETA

“Shelters and rescues exist to protect animals, not to serve as political gatekeepers,”

PETA · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24

PETA said shelters and rescues should protect animals, not act as political gatekeepers.

“Political affiliation is not a reliable measure of whether someone will be a good guardian,”

PETA · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24

PETA told Fox News Digital that political affiliation is not a reliable measure of adoption suitability.

“More broadly, anyone who condones, celebrates, or participates in harming animals demonstrates a troubling lack of empathy,”

PETA · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24

PETA said anyone who condones or participates in harming animals demonstrates a troubling lack of empathy, regardless of ideology.