Most Americans, like most Japanese, view their dogs, cats, and other animal companions as family members, and rightly so.
Ingrid NewkirkWhether or not we are religious, respecting others should be seen as just as important as looking out for ourselves, yet it requires discipline to change our bad habits that cause pain to animals.
Ingrid NewkirkOur nonviolent tactics are not as effective. We ask nicely for years and get nothing. Someone makes a threat, and it works.
Ingrid Newkirk