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Animal welfare American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) 
 Dedicated to the abolition of using animals in research, dissection, testing, and experimentation, the AAVS is a non-profit animal advocacy and educational organization. It has links to sites on animal law and legislation, protection agencies, international organizations, and alternatives to animal testing, and action alerts and information on alternatives to dissection in classrooms. Offers a free shopping guide showing which companies test their products on animals and which don't. http://www.aavs.org/ Topics: Animals, Law, Pets Last updated Dec 12, 2001 American Humane Association (AHA) Film and TV Unit
AHA guidelines for the treatment of animals in filmed productions. Explains the AHA rating system, and reviews movies, providing ratings and details about animal action and handling. The AHA is "the only organization authorized to monitor animals in filmed media." http://www.americanhumane.org/protecting-animals/programs/no-animals-were-harmed/ Topics: Animals, Pets, Recreation, Television Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Animal Care (AC)
This government organization "provides leadership for determining standards of humane care and treatment of animals. AC implements those standards and achieves compliance through inspection, education, and cooperative efforts." The site provides fact sheets, reports, and regulations related to animal welfare topics such as pet travel, exotic cats, animal exhibitors (circuses, zoos, wildlife parks), inspections, licensing, and horse protection. Searchable. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/index.shtml Topics: Animals, Law by Subject, Livestock, Pets Last updated May 21, 2007 Animal Care and Management at the National Zoo: Final Report
In 2003, "Congress requested a science-based review of the quality and effectiveness of animal care and management at the zoo by the National Academies." This 2005 report is the result of an examination of "the historic and recent problems with animal health and animal science practices at the zoo, including recent reports on zoo operations and a scientific examination of the causes of recent animal deaths." From the National Research Council of the National Academies. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309095832 Topics: Animals, Parks, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Dec 4, 2007 Animal Ingredients and Their Alternatives
A list of "animal ingredients and their alternatives [designed to help] ... consumers avoid animal ingredients in food, cosmetics, and other products." Provides synthetic or plant-based alternatives to items such as acids, oils, leather, down, and wool. From People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). http://www.peta.org/mc/factsheet_display.asp?ID=72 Topics: Animals, Livestock, Pets Last updated Nov 3, 2004 Animal Legal & Historical Web Center
"A Web Library of legal and policy materials as relates to animals." The website provides "over 800 full text cases (US, Historical and UK) and over 1000 U.S. statutes fully available on the site, with Michigan and California being very comprehensive." Searchable; browsable by law or topic. Features historical materials as well as related journal articles. From Michigan State University College of Law. http://www.animallaw.info/ Topics: Animals, Law, Pets Last updated Nov 25, 2007 Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
The mission of this animal rights law organization is "to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system." The site includes current cases and campaigns (e.g., protecting wild horse foals, special prosecutor program to help litigate animal cruelty cases), action alerts, goals and accomplishments, and links to other animal law sites and legal resources. http://www.aldf.org/ Topics: Animals, Law, Law by Subject, Pets Last updated Oct 18, 2005 ASPCA Equine Program
Guidance and position statements regarding horses, from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Includes sections on horse care, responsible horse guardianship, horse auctions and slaughter, adopting a PMU horse (a mare or foal used in the production of hormones used in hormone replacement therapy, a key ingredient for which is pregnant mares' urine), and related topics. From the ASPCA. http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/horse-cruelty/ Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Australian Wool in Animal Rights Row
Companion to a July 2005 BBC Radio 4 Crossing Continents program on the "row [that] has been taking place in Australia over a controversial farming practice [known as 'mulesing'], where skin is sheared from sheep to protect them from maggot infestation." Discusses the conflict between People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Australian wool growers, and provides links to groups representing both sides of the conflict. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/crossing_continents/4699931.stm Topics: Animals, Livestock Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Beautiful Jim Key
This site is a companion to a book released in February 2005 about Jim Key, "an educated horse, whose abilities to read, spell, do math, and more, made him more valuable than any racehorse of his time. Together with Dr. [William] Key — an ex-slave, Civil War veteran, horse whisperer, entrepreneur, perhaps the most famous African-American of his day — Jim helped launch a worldwide animal rights movement." Includes images and information about horse and trainer. http://www.beautifuljimkey.com Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets Last updated Mar 17, 2005 Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Located in Kanab, Utah, the mission of this very large animal shelter is "to help bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets, and when every cat or dog who's ever born can be guaranteed a good home with a loving family." The site provides an overview of this refuge for unwanted, abused, sick, or elderly adoptable animals. There are stories of people helping animals and a discussion of the no-kill philosophy. http://www.bestfriends.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets, Social Issues Last updated Jun 6, 2002 Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition (CWAPC)
The site for an "innovative consortium of zoo professionals, sanctuary operators, and animal protection groups" opposed to the practice of keeping wild animals as pets. Provides links to other organizations against this practice, news, and legislation. The education section includes numerous fact sheets and materials for children. http://www.cwapc.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated May 17, 2008 Circuses.com
A Web site devoted to ending the practice of using animals in circuses. Includes extensive advocacy materials, arguments against animal circuses, and a directory of animal-free circuses. Some material available in Spanish. From People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). http://www.circuses.com/ Topics: Animals, Performing Arts, Pets, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Oct 7, 2003 Cosmetic Surgery for Dogs and Cats
This site presents opinions, largely critical, of surgical procedures for tail docking, ear cropping, debarking, and declawing for dogs and cats. Written by a veterinarian. From In Defense of Animals (IDA), an animal rights organization. http://www.idausa.org/facts/cossurgery.html Topics: Animals, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pets Last updated Apr 18, 2005 Deaf Dog Education Action Fund (DDEAF)
"There are 64 dog breeds with reported congenital deafness." Dalmatians have the highest incidence. The Fund's mission is to educate about and provide funding for improving and saving the lives of all deaf dogs. The Web site includes resources for deaf dog owners (books, vibrating collars, e-mail list with similar owners); FAQs (myths and misinformation about deaf dogs, causes/genetics, and training - including how to use sign language); deaf puppies and dogs needing adoption; and a survey for owners to complete. http://www.deafdogs.org/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets Last updated Nov 19, 2002 Disaster Preparedness Resources
Tips to ensure that your pets and livestock are safe in the event of an emergency or disaster. Includes tips for evacuation in a major disaster and a supply checklist for pets, and information about preparing for daily emergencies. Also includes a video clip and links to related sites. From The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/ Topics: Animals, Home & Housing, Pets, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 9, 2008 Fast Food and Animal Rights: McDonald's New Farm
"Activists have been warning for decades that farms and slaughterhouses mistreat animals, and for almost as long, farmers and food industry executives have scoffed. But over the past two years, an unlikely corporation — McDonald's — has taken the lead in the campaign for animal welfare." This companion to an American RadioWorks program features transcripts and audio clips, slideshows on the egg and cattle industries, examples of slaughterhouse inspection results, and a McDonald's hen inspection form. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/mcdonalds/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Industries, Law by Subject, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets Last updated Apr 5, 2004 Finding a Lost Pet: Where to Start
Advice on how to search for a strayed or lost cat, dog, horse, bird, or other animal. Part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Care Office sponsored volunteer group, Missing Pet Network (MPN) . There is a link to their state-by-state collection of classified ads for lost and found pets. http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ Topics: Pets Last updated Aug 8, 2002 Fossweb: Plant and Animal Care
This site provides suggestions for the use of specific plants and animals in classroom settings, including habitat details, what to do when they arrive, and care instructions. "The animals in the modules were selected because they are abundant, safe for students, easy to care for, and hardy and well-adapted to classroom environments." Some of the organisms include ants, earthworms, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, bulbs, and seeds. From the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/foss/fossweb/teachers/materials/plantanimal.html Topics: K-12 Education Last updated May 12, 2009 The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium
A collection of resources designed "to increase awareness about a complex [mental] disorder," which is characterized by keeping "more than the typical number of companion animals ... [the] inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter ... [and the] denial of the inability to provide this minimum care." Features discussion of health issues (such as mental health and sanitation), animal welfare, and intervention. Includes research publications and related links. From Tufts University. http://www.tufts.edu/vet/cfa/hoarding/ Topics: Animals, Disabilities, Pets Last updated Jul 27, 2005 The Humane Society of the United States
The site for this prominent animal protection organization provides information concerning pets, farm animals, wildlife, marine mammals, and animals used for research. Find information about key issues such as vivisection and foie gras production. Other topics include legislative news, videos, shelters, and adoption. Note: some images may be distressing to readers. http://www.hsus.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Sep 30, 2004 Hunting With Dogs Debate
News and analysis about attempts to ban the blood sport of fox hunting in Great Britain. Provides arguments for and against the ban, a timeline (1940 to the present), information about the 2002 ban in Scotland, an overview of fox hunting in other countries, background information about the sport of fox hunting, and related material. Include photos and related links. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/uk/2002/hunting/default.stm Topics: Animals, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Outdoor Recreation, Pets, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 8, 2009 In Our Hearts, Not Our Homes: TAOS Project to Prevent Wild & Exotic Pets
Publications, resources, and advocacy pieces presenting arguments against keeping wildlife as pets. Find materials "to post, distribute, or present in your local community, at club meetings, schools, religious institutions, and other organizations," such as Web banners, flyers, and ads to place in newspapers. Includes a lovely "Slide Show" featuring wildlife in their natural habitats, plus a teacher's guide and materials suitable for children. From The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). http://www.taosanctuaries.org/wildlife/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated May 26, 2005 The Keiko Project: Returning Keiko to the Wild
Information about Keiko, an orca (a dolphin sometimes called a "killer whale"). Keiko starred in the 1993 movie, "Free Willy." His rescue from a Mexico City amusement park and eventual release into the wild were featured in the television documentary, "The Free Willy Story." Keiko died on December 12, 2003. The site features a timeline, photographs, video clips, an audio file of Keiko, a FAQ about wildlife rehabilitation and release, and an article about marine mammals in captivity. http://www.hsus.org/marine_mammals/what_are_the_issues/the_keiko_project_returning_keiko_to_the_wild/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 17, 2004 PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
PETA "is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment." The site contains FAQs on animal rights and testing, animals used for clothing, pets, zoos, and vegetarianism. Also features related news, information on PETA legislative victories, and a history of the organization. Searchable. http://www.peta.org/ Topics: Animals, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets Last updated Oct 13, 2004 Protecting Domestic or Captive Animals From Cruelty
This site presents information about animal protection laws in the United Kingdom, including details about the July 2004 "draft Animal Welfare Bill, which contains the most comprehensive modernisation of animal welfare laws for a century." Features an overview and links to the text of the laws. From the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/domestic/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject, Livestock, Pets Last updated Jul 22, 2004 Saving the Whole Family
This pamphlet provides information "to help you avoid having to leave your animals stranded in the event of a disaster or an evacuation." Covers horses and livestock, and small animals, including reptiles, birds, and amphibians. Topics include what to do before and after a disaster, identification, transportation, proof of ownership, and lists of essentials for evacuation and first aid. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). http://www.avma.org/disaster/saving_family_brochure.pdf Topics: Animals, Pets, Weather Last updated Oct 25, 2005 TAOS: The Association of Sanctuaries
Among other features on this site are lists of sanctuaries that provide care for animals in need. Provides information on accreditation as an approved sanctuary, events, and an extensive "No Wild Pets" section. Creatures sheltered at TAOS include companion, performing, and farm animals; roadside zoo rescues; injured wildlife; and "exotic" pets that turn out to be wild animals. http://www.taosanctuaries.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated May 26, 2005 Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
A list of "plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract." Entries for each plant include photos, common and scientific names, family, toxic principle, and symptoms. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Animal Poison Control Center. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/ Topics: Animals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Wildlife
Issues facing wildlife, such as circuses, exotic pets, and animals in zoos. The section on the Urban Wildlife Program discusses "nonlethal means for resolving conflicts between wildlife and humans," including model guidelines for nuisance wildlife control, backyard bird feeding, and what to do if you see a turtle in the road. Also find instructional videos. One of the "Animal Information Centers" maintained by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Pets Last updated May 26, 2005 World Animal Net Directory
A world-wide directory of nearly 20,000 organizations working to improve the status and welfare of animals, with links to more than 10,000 websites. Searchable by name, city, and U.S. ZIP code and browsable by categories such as animals in entertainment or transportation, wildlife conservation, fur, sanctuaries, shelters, vegan and vegetarian, farm animals, and wildlife rehabilitation. From World Animal Net, a network of animal protection societies. http://worldanimalnet.org/new.asp Topics: Animals, Environment, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets Last updated Aug 1, 2006 World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
WSPA's mission is "to build a united global animal welfare movement" by campaigning "to convince governments and key decision makers to change practices and introduce new laws to protect or improve the welfare of animals." This site contains news, information on campaigns and projects, jobs and volunteer opportunities, and more. http://www.wspa.org.uk/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Sep 7, 2008 |
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