Federalist Radio Hour The Dark Truth Behind Animal Welfare Groups’ Radical Spending
Nov 7, 2025
Jack Hubbard, Executive Director of the Center for the Environment & Welfare, exposes troubling truths about major animal welfare organizations like ASPCA and PETA. He reveals their lavish spending habits and how these groups often mislead donors while shelter euthanasia rates rise. Hubbard discusses the detrimental impact of their lobbying on family farming and food prices, arguing that their anti-meat agendas undermine consumer choice. The conversation also touches on the involvement of former insiders who criticize how funds are managed.
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Big Charity, Tiny Local Support
- The ASPCA raises hundreds of millions but sends only about 1% as financial grants to local shelters.
- Jack Hubbard calls this a deceptive fundraising apparatus that prioritizes executives and ads over frontline care.
High Salaries Versus Shelter Needs
- ASPCA executives and staff collect high salaries and large paychecks while shelters remain underfunded.
- Hubbard highlights a $1.2 million CEO salary and hundreds of staffers earning over $100,000.
Give Directly To Local Shelters
- Do research and give locally if you want donations to directly support shelters in your community.
- Hubbard urges donors to visit local shelters and direct funds to frontline organizations.