Ingrid Newkirk Quotations

All tyranny, bigotry, aggression, and cruelty are wrong, and whenever we see it, we must never be silent.

Being asked to support humane meat means being asked to support the suffering of animals in transport, to approve of treatment that causes them palpable fear, their bodies shaking and their eyes wide as saucers, as they are slung by their legs into crates that are slammed onto the back of a truck.

I think if you're against cruelty and you look at what happens to animals in slaughterhouses and on factory farms, you have to be completely against eating meat.

To me, it is one world, and the non-human animals bear the brunt of oppression and suffering.

Most Americans, like most Japanese, view their dogs, cats, and other animal companions as family members, and rightly so.

It's the 21st century. It's healthier for us, better for the environment and certainly kinder to be a vegetarian.

It is only human supremacy, which is as unacceptable as racism and sexism, that makes us afraid of being more inclusive.

By adopting a wonderful mutt, you'll save a life and help reduce animal homelessness while also boosting your chances of a more robust new furry friend, as mixed-breed dogs have demonstrated better health and longer life spans than their purebred cousins.

We all have prejudices to dispel: the need to get away from thinking that 'I' am important and special and 'you' are not, and the frightened mindset that tells us that certain 'others' are of no consequence.

The wonderful thing is that it's so incredibly easy to be kind.