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This category is for animal rights organizations located in the United States.

Websites submitted here must be animal rights organization related and in English. Sites in other languages should be submitted to the appropriate World subcategory.

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Born Free USA

http://www.bornfreeusa.org/
Advocating for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation. Issues and advocacy campaigns include animals used in agriculture, entertainment, and science; companion animals, marine life, wildlife and public lands, xenotransplantation and cloning.
Doris Day Animal League

http://www.ddal.org/
Information about current campaigns, legislative updates, publications, Animal Guardian magazine, membership and web resources.
Eastern Shore Sanctuary and Education Center

http://www.bravebirds.org/
Detailed information about chickens and other farmed animals, and resources concerning the links between animal exploitation and other social problems.
Friends of Animals

http://friendsofanimals.org/
An international animal rights and protection organization working to abolish animal abuse and to create a compassionate ethic in all relations between animals and people. Connecticut.
Humane Education Programs

http://www.humaneedu.com/
In school programs offered for grades K-12, promoting humane treatment towards all animals. Based in Ohio.
Humane Society of the United States

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

http://www.hsvma.org/
Veterinarians promoting rights for all animals. Includes publications on animal welfare issues, membership information, and student chapter resources.
In Defense of Animals (IDA)

http://www.idausa.org/
National non-profit dedicated to ending institutionalized exploitation and abuse of animals by defending their rights, welfare and habitat.
International Society for Animal Rights

http://www.isaronline.org/
Through education, legislation and direct action, ISAR is working to spread the spay/neuter message as a solution to dog and cat overpopulation. We believe animals have rights that are denied them.
Last Chance for Animals (LCA)

http://lcanimal.org/
Opposes the use of animals for scientific curiosity, entertainment, clothing, and food.
New England Federation of Humane Societies

http://www.newenglandfed.org/
Includes educational resources, training, information, and networking opportunities to support the mission of animal protection organizations.
Northwest Animal Rights Network

http://www.narn.org/
NARN is the largest grassroots animal activist organization in the northwestern United States, with a focus on educating people about animals, vegetarianism, and the environment in order to move people toward making more compassionate choices.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

http://www.aspca.org/
Their positions on the use and misuse of animals by humans. Details about their Animal Watch magazine, newsletter, action alerts, pet care tips and merchandise.
The Ark Trust

http://www.arktrust.org/
Funds activist campaigns which raise awareness in the public about animal rights. "Our primary focus is to promote extensive and positive coverage of animal topics by the major media."
The Institute for Animals and Society

http://www.animalsandsociety.org/
Think tank for animal rights intended to do independent policy analysis, curriculum development and training, and foster cooperation within the animal advocacy movement and between it and other social justice movements. Kim W. Stallwood, executive director. Baltimore, Maryland.
World Animal Foundation

http://www.worldanimalfoundation.net/
Dedicated to the preservation and protection of the planet and the animals that inhabit it. Middleburg Heights, Ohio.
World Animal Protection USA

https://www.worldanimalprotection.us.org/
The American branch of an animal welfare group dedicated to raising the standards of animal welfare throughout the world.

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