PETA Members Speak Out

Kathi and David Chorneyko (with Gypsy)

VANGUARD SOCIETY AND AUGUSTUS CLUB MEMBERS

There is not an organization on this planet that has done more for animals than PETA. PETA is the counterbalance to humanity’s collective entitlement to harm and exploit animals. When we had an unexpected gain from an investment, we were thrilled to learn … it was easy to donate the shares to PETA. By doing so, we were still able to receive the tax benefits of the donation as well the tax advantage of not triggering capital gains. What a great way to help PETA continue the monumental task of shifting our culture toward a kinder, gentler world for animals.

Kristine Petka-Shea and Stu Shea

VANGUARD SOCIETY MEMBERS

We support PETA because of the critical work that they do to bring to light all the disheartening exploitation and abuse of animals worldwide. By providing such a powerful voice for the animals, PETA represents those who cannot defend themselves against painful and exploitative medical experimentation, physical harm, and other inhumane treatment.

Judith Clark

VANGUARD SOCIETY MEMBER

My late mother and I have been proud and grateful members of PETA for 40 years. We were vegetarian, then vegan for just as long. Our heroes have always been Ingrid, Gandhi, and the courageous PETA souls who go undercover, throughout the world, to document the depravity of animal abuse and murder, from factory farms to research labs and everything in between—the scope of which would overwhelm the average human but not PETA.

I know that we will soon see the rights of all animals become legally protected, and they will then live their lives in peace, without fear. I know this because my heroes at PETA are relentless, and they will never stop, and neither should any of us.

And each one of us must do our part to bring the world along, to respect our animal community as we respect ourselves. We are the army, WE ARE PETA, and we have the stuff to get there! We must always be their voice—failing animals is not an option.

Eva Ma

VANGUARD SOCIETY MEMBER

There are four PETA stickers that I have kept for nearly 20 years. Each has a picture of a suffering animal along with one of the following lines: “unseen they suffer,” “unheard they cry,” “in agony they linger,” “in loneliness they die.” These stickers capture the suffering of animals inflicted by humans and inspire me to support PETA.

Stewart Mitchell

2021 NANCI ALEXANDER ACTIVIST AWARD RECIPIENT

Whether it’s fighting for the rights of animals globally or addressing the issue of accessible, healthy, plantbased foods in underserved communities, it’s always wonderful teaming with PETA to make impactful change that benefits humans and our family of different species.

Caroline and Kyle Conroy

AUGUSTUS CLUB MEMBERS

We chose to include PETA in our will because we can guarantee the organization will still be around saving animals once we pass. You can judge a society by how it treats the weak, and we would love to continue supporting animals—the most vulnerable—long after we’re gone. By supporting PETA, we can support animals all over the globe. It gives us great pleasure to share our remaining estate with animals who so need human compassion.

Diana T. Artemis

VANGUARD SOCIETY AND AUGUSTUS CLUB MEMBER

No matter what is going on in this country or the world, PETA is there behind the scenes quietly working on just about every issue affecting animals, for which I am eternally grateful. Not only is PETA in my will, I’ve also added them as beneficiary of my retirement plan and other financial accounts.

Janice and Richard Zajac

AUGUSTUS CLUB MEMBERS

We support PETA because of their unique willingness to fight against any form of animal abuse. They consider each and every species—from the tiniest mouse to the mightiest elephant—worthy of their time and effort to protect, and for that we are extremely grateful!

Helen Wong

VANGUARD SOCIETY MEMBER

PETA has been instrumental in being the voice for defenseless animals and at the forefront to end animal suffering. I’m so proud to be a small part of this journey as a Vanguard [Society] member and cannot wait until the day when all animals will be treated with dignity and respect.