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Animals
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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 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 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 Canine Legislation
Information about legislation that applies to dogs in the United States. The site features an overview, position statements on topics such as air travel for dogs and "dangerous dog" control legislation, and news alerts on topics such as breed-specific legislation (or BSL, which may include laws about the neutering of breeds most like to attack), pet animal welfare statutes (PAWS), and breeder licensing. Also includes a newsletter and brochures. From the American Kennel Club (AKC). http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/ Topics: Animals, Law by Subject, Mammals, Pets Last updated Jul 6, 2005 The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI)
Presents the activities of this organization (located at Central Washington University) that provides sanctuary for chimpanzees, researches the communication and behavior of chimpanzees, and offers educational outreach for humans. Provides a FAQ discussing conservation, chimpanzees and the law, chimpanzees and HIV/AIDS, and other topics. Offers sample materials for elementary and middle school students (full curriculum must be purchased), a list of publications, and links. http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/ Topics: Education, Mammals Last updated Jun 7, 2007 CITES: Convention on International Trade in Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Gateway to an "international agreement between Governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival." The site provides the treaty and related documents, list of member countries, description of programs, categorized lists of species, export quotas, a photo gallery, lexicons, and more. Some databases require registration (free). Some material available in several languages. Searchable. http://www.cites.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 2, 2006 The Domestic Cat and the Law: A Guide to Available Resources
History and current status of cats and the law. Includes landmark cases and federal legislation about feral and house cats, plus links to animal law periodicals and animal welfare and cat-specific Web sites. Developed by librarian Stephen Young, for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX). http://www.llrx.com/features/catlaw.htm Topics: Animals, Law by Subject, Mammals, Pets Last updated May 20, 2007 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 Flying With Your Pet
Discussion of "what the law, the airlines and veterinarians recommend" when traveling with a pet on an airline. Covers animals that will not be accepted for air travel (such as pug-nosed dog breeds), planning for a flight with an animal (such as communication with airlines, feeding, and exercise), pet travel in the airplane cabin versus the cargo hold, and related topics. From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/faqEditorial-29106.html Topics: Law, Law by Subject, Pets, Travel Last updated Sep 22, 2009 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 Importation of Pets, Other Animals, and Animal Products Into the United States
This page describes regulations governing "the importation [to the U.S.] of dogs, cats, turtles, monkeys, other animals, and animal products capable of causing human disease." The FAQ on animal importation also addresses questions about horses, small terrestrial mammals and rodents, snakes, fish, birds, and animal trophies. From the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm Topics: Law by Subject, Pets, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jan 24, 2006 Movement of Pets (Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) - Questions & Answers
Information about the European Union pet passports for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The site provides rules for pet passports. http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/qanda_en.htm Topics: International Governments, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject, Pets, Travel Last updated Dec 12, 2006 Natural Resources Defense Council: Whales & Marine Animals
This site discusses the activities of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to protect whales and other marine animals. Includes research and policy statements on the Marine Mammal Protection Act, conservation efforts, and the impact of undersea noise pollution and sonar systems on whales. http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/marine/brief.asp Topics: Animals, Biology, Environment, Law by Subject, Mammals Last updated Jun 20, 2007 A Pathfinder to Information on the Endangered Species Act of 1973
"This pathfinder is intended to provide pointers to information on the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973." It includes summaries of major provisions and amendments to the act, sources for legislative history of the act, evaluations of legal resources, listings of major court decisions and federal laws and treaties related to endangered species, and other materials. From reference librarian Mary Kilpatrick of the Massachusetts School of Law. http://www.llrx.com/features/esa.htm Topics: Environment, Law Last updated Oct 5, 2005 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 Species
This site supplies extensive information on the following endangered animals: African and Asian elephants; black, white, Indian, Javan and Sumatran rhinoceros; whales; brown and spectacled bears; marine turtles; gorilla; chimpanzee; bonobo; orangutan; and tiger. Each animal has an introductory report, sections on general biology, distribution, population, threats, conservation and research activities, legal status, captive breeding programs, and a bibliography of related reading references. From the World Wildlife Fund. http://www.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Law, Law, Mammals Last updated Oct 14, 2009 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The Endangered Species Program
"The Fish and Wildlife Service ... and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries ... share responsibility for administration of the Endangered Species Act" of 1973 (ESA). This website provides background information about the ESA, the full text of the ESA, data and documents about species on the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, a page for children, and updates about laws, policies, and other actions related to endangered species. http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ Topics: Environment, Law Last updated Oct 4, 2005 |
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