George F. Baer Quotes

Any abuse of animals is the same as abuse of men, women, or children.

Terms like that, 'Humane Society,' are devised with people like me in mind, who don't care to dwell on what happens to the innocent.

To save an animal's life in order that it may suffer indefinitely is something I would never condone.

The way animals were and are abused appalls me to this very day.

The only thing that really depresses me is animal cruelty.

Animals, or at least those who are conscious and capable of suffering or enjoying their lives, are not things for us to use in whatever way we find convenient.

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

Brutality to an animal is cruelty to mankind - it is only the difference in the victim.

I'm very touched on a deep level by cruelty to animals.

Animals have always been a passion of mine, being able to help them because they can't help themselves, and I think that people have treated them so badly over the years and it's just not fair. It's something I feel like I can help make a difference.

Think about it: You're trying to raise cash to save an endangered animal. You've got orphaned pandas getting 3 trillion YouTube hits, and you've got seals being clubbed over the head by roughnecks. The money flows in. But what about the poor shark?

I hope to bring much more attention to important issues and change for issues and practices that are harming animals.

All of my friends are animal people. To me, cats are people, too. Animals are people, too. I travel a lot and when I go overseas, it's really hard on me because the animals are treated much differently, especially in developing countries.

Animal welfare issues have always been important to me.

To me, it is one world, and the non-human animals bear the brunt of oppression and suffering.

I think, if you were being cruel to animals, then the thought of eating them would be horrific.

I have always been against cruelty to animals and remain so.

I have yet to see one completely unspoiled star, except for Lassie.

Bulls can do nothing to demand justice. They can only defend themselves as best they can in a fight with a pre-determined ending and die never knowing why they were forced to endure such a painful and prolonged death. It's up to us, as a civilized society, to call for an end to the Running of the Bulls and bullfighting.

I wish people would realize that animals are totally dependent on us, helpless, like children, a trust that is put upon us.

I urge you to ask yourself just how honorable it is to preside over the abuse and suffering of animals.

I only want to protect animals from barbarous, cruel, inhuman and backward rituals.

Animals don't have anyone to protect them. If we don't stand up, the people who are harming animals will never get stopped.

At times they don't like you to kick them and they feel you're not allowed to kick them.

I'm indifferent and it's a matter of wanting to stay away from the whole Michael Vick situation, whether he is involved or not. I'm not saying anything about dogfighting or anyone who might be involved in it.