Better if ‘pet keeping’ had never existed in first place  

We at PETA very much love the animal companions who share our homes, but we believe that it would have been in the animals’ best interests if the institution of “pet keeping” – ie, breeding animals to be kept and regarded as “pets” – had never existed in the first place. The international pastime of domesticating animals has created an overpopulation crisis; as a result, millions of unwanted animals are destroyed every year as “surplus”.
Contrary to myth, PETA does not want to confiscate animals that are well cared for and “set them free”. 
What we want is for the population of dogs and cats to be reduced through spaying and neutering and for people to adopt animals (preferably two so that they can keep each other company when their human companions aren’t home) from pounds or animal shelters – never from pet shops or breeders – thereby reducing suffering in the world.
Ashley Fruno
Director of Animal Assistance Programs
PETA Asia
Hong Kong