"Hinkle testified that she and Cook euthanized the animals in the back of her van. She said they were supposed to bring the carcasses back to PETA's offices in Norfolk, Va., but that the stench in her van had overwhelmed her in the past." (bold is mine)

So these supposed animals lovers had obviously done this before hadn't they. Somehow it's kind to dogs and cats to crowd them into a van, let them watch and be in close proximity as other dogs and cats are put down, then toss them in a dumpster like so much garbage. Nice job PETA!