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==== 🐮 1. Large Animal Protection / Animal Rights Organizations (Criticized as “Anti-Animal” by Opponents) ====

These groups receive hundreds of millions in funding from donors, foundations, and grants, and advocate for animal protection laws, reduced animal agriculture, abolition of animal exploitation, and ended animal testing. Opponents sometimes describe this as an “anti-animal” or “anti-animal industry” agenda — particularly in contexts like farming, research, hunting, etc. Western Livestock Journal<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Livestock Journal|url=https://www.wlj.net/reports-detail-animal-rights-groups-fundraising-extremism/|publisher=Western Livestock Journal|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>

===== Examples (with approximate annual revenues where available): =====
* American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Major national organization with large revenues; critics argue much goes to advocacy vs. shelters. Grokipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Grokipedia|url=https://grokipedia.com/page/American_Society_for_the_Prevention_of_Cruelty_to_Animals|publisher=grokipedia.com|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>
* Humane World for Animals (formerly HSUS) - Engages in broad animal protection advocacy; significant budget for campaigns and policy work. Western Livestock Journal<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Livestock Journal|url=https://www.wlj.net/new-reports-highlight-animal-activists-tactics-trends/|publisher=Western Livestock Journal|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>
* People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) - High-profile animal rights group with large funding and campaigns against animal use. Scientists Center For Animal Welfare<ref>{{cite web|title=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|url=https://www.scaw.com/uploads/1/3/2/5/132549186/sound_public_policy_-_matt_bailey_-_scaw_2024.pdf|publisher=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>
* Animal Legal Defense Fund - Focuses on legal action for animal rights. Scientists Center For Animal Welfare<ref>{{cite web|title=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|url=https://www.scaw.com/uploads/1/3/2/5/132549186/sound_public_policy_-_matt_bailey_-_scaw_2024.pdf|publisher=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>
* Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) - Advocates ending use of animals in research and promoting plant-based diets. Scientists Center For Animal Welfare<ref>{{cite web|title=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|url=https://www.scaw.com/uploads/1/3/2/5/132549186/sound_public_policy_-_matt_bailey_-_scaw_2024.pdf|publisher=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>
* Animal Welfare Institute - Works on animal welfare policy and reform. Scientists Center For Animal Welfare<ref>{{cite web|title=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|url=https://www.scaw.com/uploads/1/3/2/5/132549186/sound_public_policy_-_matt_bailey_-_scaw_2024.pdf|publisher=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>
* Direct Action Everywhere - Radical rights activism group with smaller budget but notable influence. Scientists Center For Animal Welfare<ref>{{cite web|title=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|url=https://www.scaw.com/uploads/1/3/2/5/132549186/sound_public_policy_-_matt_bailey_-_scaw_2024.pdf|publisher=Scientists Center For Animal Welfare|access-date=2026-01-04}}</ref>