...but they do bring awareness to the general population, right? Awareness we wouldn't otherwise have 
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Scout just blew a stinky one 
LOL @ the poo
No, I really dont' think they do. Like I've said before, I've had a history with these animal rights organizations for more than 20 years---since I was a teenager and my grandpa put a bullet in a car. they make alot of noise, but not one time have they actually stood up and done something for the animals directly. But they have proven again and again that they have their own agenda that they will try to fufill no matter what and the provide an excuse for people to feel good about themselves by writing a check and not really doing anything the whole time while preying on ingnorance and peoples emotions. Just an example---there where three students in my veterinary school class who were card carrying members of PETA. Not one time in the 4 years I was in vet school did I see them at the humane society or the local rescues. My wife and I were there nearly every weekend and many times during the week too. One of them is now very, very active in the veterinary animal rights organization (a SCARY group of individuals in my opinion) but to this day I don't think she's done one minute of volunteer work with the animals. She will spout off how much she LOVES them and how cruel this and that is, but she never, ever does anything to actually fix the situation. She is an example of many I've encountered.
Stop and think about the regular posters on this forum--the 25-30 or so there is (maybe more). If you want to really, really do something about animal neglect, homeless dogs and cats, etc, then get up and go volunteer at your local humane society, support your local pet blood drive, educate children about animals, work with a local rescue organization, provide a home for a rescue animal the next time you are looking for a new pet. Then at least you will be doing something with the animals, not hiding behind a well run propoganda machine spouting bullshit. If you can get 15 of the 25 people to do that (I think there is maybe 3 or 4 right now who already are--maybe more, I apologize if I didn't count you) think of the difference you will make. Thats what really needs to be done.
The bottom line and the best information I can give you about these groups (Ie any self proclaimed animal rights group) is to very, very carefully investigate them before you do anything with them. Ask where the money is going, ask to see proof of their work, etc. Its your right if you are going to give them money or other things. Once you've investigated, then make up your mind if you truely agree with what they are doing. Please. You might be surprised.
