Directory of Animal Welfare Resources

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Animal welfare organizations are concerned with the humane treatment of animals.

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Resources in This Category

• American Humane Association

  http://www.americanhumane.org/
  National organization involved in identifying and preventing the causes of child and animal abuse and neglect.

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

  http://www.aspca.org/
  Dedicated to alleviating pain, fear and suffering in animals.

• Angel Animals Educational Foundation

  http://www.angelanimals.net/
  Nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to educating people about animals.

• Animal Welfare Institute

  http://www.awionline.org/
  laboratory animals, wildlife and farm animals. What's new, aims and programs, publications and membership information provided.

• Avian Welfare Coalition

  http://www.avianwelfare.org/
  Works to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and suffering of captive birds, and address the issues of rescue, placement, and sanctuary for displaced birds. List of participants, articles, news, and downloadable flyers and factsheets.

• Bernice Barbour Foundation, Inc.

  http://www.bernicebarbour.org/
  Private foundation which funds programs that directly benefit animals in the United States.

• CarsHelpingPets.org

  http://www.carshelpingpets.org/
  Accepts car donations, to help animals who are treated badly and help the Humane Society. Helping pets of Massachusetts, Houston, Portland, New York, NJ, Maryland, LA.

• Concern for Helping Animals in Israel

  http://chai-online.org/
  Nonprofit organization formed in the USA to assist the Israeli animal protection community.

• Defenders Of Animals

  http://www.defendersofanimals.org/
  Providing assistance to sick, injured and homeless animals and to defend the inalienable rights of both companion animals and wildlife through education, legal and legislative activism.

• Doris Day Animal League

  http://www.ddal.org/
  Nonprofit, national lobbying organization formed to focus attention on issues involving the humane treatment of animals.

• Hearts to the Rescue

  http://www.heartstotherescue.com/
  This is an animal rescue blog dedicated to uniting abandoned and abused animals with forever homes through fostering, adoption, donations and fund-raising.

• Humane Society of the United States

  http://www.humanesociety.org/
  Includes descriptions of public-awareness campaigns, programs, legislation, activist alerts, and educational publications.

• Humane USA PAC

  http://www.humaneusa.org/
  Political action committee devoted to the task of electing humane-minded candidates to public office at the federal and state levels.

• IMOM, Inc.

  http://www.imom.org/
  Nonprofit organization for sick, injured and abused companion animals, the prevention of cruelty, and public awareness and education.

• Maddie's Fund

  http://www.maddiesfund.org/
  Offers grants to no-kill animal shelters that work with community collaborations of veterinarians, rescue groups, traditional shelters and animal control agencies nation wide. Details of grant guidelines and how to donate.

• Morris Animal Foundation

  http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/
  Improves the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife by funding humane health studies and disseminating information about these studies.

• National Association for Humane and Environmental Education

  http://www.nahee.org/
  Provides information about KIND (Kids In Nature's Defense) News, a classroom newspaper for children, links to humane education resources, info about teacher-training opportunities, and facts on NAHEE's award programs.

• Pooch and Claws

  http://poochandclaws.com/
  Pet resources for dog and cat lovers with food, toys, animal training, adoption and rescue center events, fundraisers and listings.

• Project Puppy Mills

  http://projectpuppymills.kk5.org/
  An ongoing project working to end puppy mills. Contains current legislation and information.

• Responsible Dog Owners of the Western States

  http://www.povn.com/rdows/
  Nonprofit group which promotes responsible ownership and treatment of dogs. Fights legislation that undermines dog owner's rights.

• Responsible Pet Owners Association

  http://www.responsiblepetowners.org/
  A coalition of concerned pet owners and all-species pet clubs located in Texas. Provides information and assistance concerning animal welfare and public health issues.

• Spay/Neuter Programs

  http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.html
  Listing of programs that provide low cost or free spay and neuter for cats offer within the US. Organized by state.

• SPAY/USA

  http://www.spayusa.org/
  A nationwide network to provide affordable spay/neuter programs. Referrals, newsletter, articles, and advocacy.

• Sponsor a Horse

  http://www.sponsorahorse.org/
  Membership site who dues help to rescue horses and help other rescue sites rescue horses.

• The nOkill Network

  http://www.nokillnetwork.org/
  An organization dedicated to promoting no-kill animal shelters and rescue groups. Clickable map indicating shelters and information on how to help.

• The Progressive Animal Welfare Society

  http://www.paws.org/
  PAWS advocates for animals through the operation of a companion animal shelter, a wildlife center, and an advocacy department.

• Voices For Pets

  http://www.voicesforpets.org/
  Non-profit organization which tracks animal abuse cases through the courts, advocating for victimized pets and animals.

• Wildlife Land Trust

  http://www.hswlt.org/
  Protects and preserves habitat for wildlife and provides sanctuary for wildlife by prohibiting commercial and recreational hunting and trapping. Affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States.

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