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Research in psychology and criminology shows that people who commit acts of cruelty against animals don't stop there; many of them move on to their fellow humans. PETA 70 percent (24 million pounds) of the antibiotics used in the United States is added to livestock feed to enhance animal growth. NRDC Each year, an estimated 2 million pets are stolen and sold to research facilities. PETA Every year, one billion animals are slaughtered to make leather products. PETA Only 10 percent of the 15,000 tigers in the U.S. live in professionally regulated zoos and sanctuaries. The Humane Society 98% of all exotic animals die within the first two years of being brought home as pets. Big Cat Rescue About half of all dogs sent to animal shelters are euthanized. The Humane Society |
