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Consumer Group: New Watchdog Website Monitors the Humane Society of the United States
HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates Fact from Fiction.

HumaneWatch.org

HumaneWatch.org

Washington, D.C. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

HumaneWatch will include a blog written by CCF’s Director of Research, a growing document library, and a database capable of tracking the dozens of nonprofit (and for-profit) organizations that make up HSUS’s sprawling financial empire.

The Humane Society of the United States has become the animal rights industry’s most powerful player, but it has avoided serious public scrutiny for years. HSUS raises nearly $100 million annually from Americans who largely believe their donations filter down to local pet shelters and improve the lives of dogs and cats. But in 2008, less than one-half of one percent of HSUS’s budget consisted of grants to actual hands-on “humane societies” that deal with the thankless task of sheltering unwanted pets.

“Someone has to ask the hard questions about the Humane Society of the United States, and HumaneWatch will be a relentless source of useful information,” said CCF Director of Research David Martosko. “Nearly 1 million Americans donate money to HSUS every year. And most are completely unaware that they’re bankrolling PETA-style propaganda, far-reaching anti-meat campaigns, a huge staff of lawyers, and bloated pension plans for HSUS executives.”

In 2008 alone, HSUS put more than $2.5 million into pension plans—money that its own advertising suggested would be put toward the direct care of animals. (HSUS neither operates nor is legally affiliated with, any pet shelters anywhere.)

Martosko continued: “Even the best charities can run off the rails, so it’s no surprise the professional dog-watchers need their own watchdog. Donors to the Humane Society of the United States deserve to know exactly how their money is being spent. HumaneWatch will create an open dialogue for farmers, scientists, fashion designers, entertainers, and countless Americans who love both their pets and their chicken sandwiches.”

For more information or to arrange an interview, please visit www.HumaneWatch.org or call Allison Miller at 202.463.7112

The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies, and consumers, working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices.

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The Wacky World of PETA

U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance

Columbus, OH --(AmmoLand.com)- If the end of 2009 is any indication, 2010 looks like it will be just another year full of crazy “over the top antics” from PETA.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) reported last week on PETA’s unauthorized use of First Lady Michelle Obama in an anti-fur ad at year end. Since then, PETA has removed the ad due to its controversial nature but that was by no means the only crazy thing PETA did to finish out 2009. Among other wacky stunts – it issued a call to make the Vatican go vegan and harshly criticized sportsmen for donating venison to local food banks.

PETA’s vice president of policy and government affairs, Bruce Friedrich, who is coincidentally a Catholic, sent a letter on December 21 to Pope Benedict XVI urging him, “In light of the overwhelming scientific evidence showing that human consumption of animal products is degrading the environment we urge you to go vegan and only serve vegan meals in Vatican City and at all Papal events.”

Friedrich went on to conclude that “Going vegan and serving only vegan meals at the Vatican would help ensure a bright future for all.”

Meanwhile, in a Washington Post story that recounts how a Maryland deer hunter donates venison to food banks, Friedrich is quoted as saying, “I find it offensive that people would try to justify immoral behavior by claiming that something good comes out of it.”

“Unless you consider it charitable to ask for vegan dishes in the Vatican, what exactly has PETA done for those in need?” asks Doug Jeanneret, USSA vice president for marketing. “As PETA continues to churn out its outrageous viewpoints, sportsmen are donating the fruits of their labor for a good cause without seeking media limelight to advance a radical agenda.”

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