VA legislature defines "private animal shelter"

I have found that if you want to support animal welfare, there are many groups more focused to give your money to. Best Friends Animal Society comes to mind as one of the best.

PETA made huge breakthroughs at one time. Without them, we would not be where we are today. But the hard-nose lines, aggressiveness, extreme stances that worked great 40 years ago, don't work anymore. The issues aren't as clear cut (is owning a dog in itself abuse?) and people don't respond to criticism the way they used to.