NYT: PETA under the spotlight for its euthanasia policy

The dilemma of whether to confine an abandoned, mistreated, or sick pet to a life of confinement in a cage or a cell, versus euthanasia is an impossible situation to be in as an animal lover.  There is no right answer.  I admire those who are working towards creating no-kill policies in animal shelters, but the reality will continue to be that there are millions of dogs and cats in shelters, and up to 4 million are put down every year.  I don't think this will change much until:

1. breeders are put out of business
2. animal mistreatment is taken more seriously
3. spaying and neutering becomes compulsory
4. people adopt instead of buy pets

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/us/peta-finds-itself-on-receiving-end-of-others-anger.html