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Animal Rights
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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 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 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 Cowsarecool.com
This site discusses animal rights concerns related to leather, and offers resources for locating alternatives to clothing, shoes, and other items made from leather. Includes a FAQ, news, shopping tips, and other material about cows and the leather industry. From the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). http://www.cowsarecool.com/ Topics: Animals, Industries, Livestock Last updated Mar 14, 2006 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 Global Stewards
"Resources for sustainable living and environmental activism." Eco Tips "provides a wide variety of environmental tips and extensive coverage of current environmental issues." There are environmental and animal rights Petitions and campaigns; a Calendar of world events; many Articles about various aspects of sustainability; and an Action list offers suggestions for "actions that you can take to create a more sustainable lifestyle." http://www.globalstewards.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Technology Last updated Dec 13, 2000 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 Rennet and Enzymes and Cheese, Oh My!
Brief FAQ about rennet, which is the enzyme used for the coagulation of milk in the process of making cheese. Includes the types of coagulating enzymes used to make cheese and concerns about animal rennet among animal rights activists, vegetarians, and some orthodox religions. From Whole Foods Market. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/cheese.php#rennet Topics: Animals, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues Last updated Dec 12, 2008 |
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