Veterinary Care and Animal Advocacy
Get Involved With These Animal Advocacy Organizations
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, founded in 1995, is the nation's largest natural habitat refuge developed specifically for endangered African and Asian elephants. It operates on 2,700 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee — 85 miles southwestof Nashville.
Founded in 1985 and now over 190,000 strong, HFA has gained national recognition and respect through its hard work and its highly-visible, highly-successful campaigns. HFA's goals are to protect farm animals from cruelty, to protect the public from the dangerous misuse of antibiotics, hormones, and other chemicals used on factory farms, and to protect the environment from the impacts of industrialized animal factories.
HFA's comprehensive programs include: anti-cruelty investigations and exposés, national media and ad campaigns, direct hands-on emergency care and refuge for abused farm animals.
The Dolphin Project was established on Earth Day 1970 by Richard O'Barry and Fred Neil and is dedicated to abolishing the billion-dollar dolphin slave trade.
Dolphins are free-ranging, highly intelligent, complex, and social marine mammals. It is their belief that neither entertainment, so-called education, research, nor dolphin-assisted-therapy can justify their capture, confinement, training, captive breeding, and commercial exploitation.
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute is a national animal advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to which are tax-deductible. Their mission is to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife — including highly endangered species — in their natural habitats, and encourage compassionate conservation globally.
New England Anti-Vivisection Society (NEAVS) is a national animal advocacy organization founded in 1895. NEAVS’ mission is to end the cruelty and waste of animal experiments and replace them with modern alternatives that are ethically, humanely, and scientifically superior.
NEAVS advocates for the protection of animals through public outreach efforts and publications, through education programs designed to promote greater compassion and respect for life, and through the support of legislative initiatives and litigation intended for the protection of animals.
The National Anti-Vivisection Society is a national, not-for-profit educational organization incorporated in the State of Illinois. NAVS promotes greater compassion, respect and justice for animals through educational programs based on respected ethical and scientific theory and supported by extensive documentation of the cruelty and waste of vivisection.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization -- backed by 10 million Americans, or one in every 30. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people. They are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted
voice extolling the human-animal bond.
For animals in circuses, there is no such thing as “positive reinforcement” -- only varying degrees of punishment and deprivation. Animals do not voluntarily ride bicycles, stand on their heads, or jump through rings of fire. They don’t perform these and other difficult tricks because they want to; they perform them because they’re afraid not to.
The elephants, tigers and other wild animals commonly used in circuses perform not out of love for show business but because they are beaten into submission. Trainers use bull hooks, whips, electrical shock, and other devices to turn wild animals into unwilling daredevils and performers in the Cruelest Show on Earth.
During the winter off-season, animals, such as bears and elephants, are crammed into cages, stalls and even trucks. Elephants -- who walk up to 30 miles a day in nature -- spend 90% of their day chained and confined in small areas.
This legislation would prohibit the use of wild animals -- such as elephants, sea mammals, non-human primates, lions, tigers, and many other species of exotic animals -- in circuses and other performances. It currently awaits a hearing in the City Council Health Committee chaired by Council Member Joel Rivera (D-Bronx).
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with more than 2.0 million members and supporters, is the largest animal rights organization in the world.
PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. They also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other "pests," and the abuse of backyard dogs.
PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, the Jane Goodall Institute is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. JGI's work builds on Dr. Goodall’s scientific work and her humanitarian vision. Specifically, they seek to:
>> Improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research, public education and advocacy.
>> Contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in local communities.
>> Create a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care deeply for their human community, for all animals and for the environment, and who will take responsible action to care for them.
Founded in 1947, Defenders of Wildlife is one of the country’s leaders in science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation. They stand out in their commitment to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law that protects them.
When Farm Sanctuary started in 1986, it was a fledgling, all volunteer organization that was funded by sales of veggie hot dogs from a VW van. Today, Farm Sanctuary has grown to become the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, with hundreds of thousands of supporters. Farm Sanctuary remains solidly committed to our mission to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy efforts.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has historically adopted many policies that support inhumane factory farming practices. Farm Sanctuary is encouraging the AVMA to change their positions and adopt policies that are in the best interest of the animals. Download the PDF below for more information.
Founded in 1985, PCRM is a nonprofit organization supported by physicians and laypersons working together for compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion.
PCRM promotes preventive medicine through innovative programs for federal nutrition policies, clinical research programs, PRCM's Cancer Research, and a public service announcement series featuring medical experts on prevention and health. PRCM also encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research by opposing unethical human research and promoting alternatives to animal research.
At the Holistic Animal Consulting Center, where there are No Pets ~ Only Animal Companions, Beloved Animal Friends, Family, Siblings, Sages, and Teachers.
There are No Owners ~ Only Guardians, Care-Givers and People who choose to share their lives and extend their circle of friendship and kinship to include animals.
There is No Training ~ Only Calm, centered, loving, responsible and respectful, leadership-based education for animals and their people.
Visit the site @ http://www.holisticanimalconsultingcenter.com
PAWS is dedicated to the protection of performing animals, to providing sanctuary to abused, abandoned and retired captive wildlife, to enforcing the best standards of care for all captive wildlife, to the preservation of wild species and their habitat and to promoting public education about captive wildlife issues.
IDA's mission is to end animal exploitation, cruelty, and abuse by protecting and advocating for the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals, as well as to raise their status beyond mere property, commodities, or things.
NYC Animal Rights is a non-profit organization registered in the state of New York and has no paid staff. They hold peaceful demonstrations in New York City, usually around events that promote animal cruelty, such as fashion shows that use fur and animal circuses.
The Certified Humane Raised and Handled® program is a certification and labeling program that is the only animal welfare label requiring the humane treatment of farm animals from birth through slaughter. The goal of the program is to improve the lives of farm animals by driving consumer demand for kinder and more responsible farm animal practices. When you see the Certified Humane Raised and Handled® label on a product you can be assured that the food products have come from facilities that meet precise, objective standards for farm animal treatment.
In Thanking the Monkey, Karen Dawn covers pets, fur, fashion, food, animal testing, activism, and more. But as the title playfully suggests, this isn't like any previous animal rights book. Thanking the Monkey is light on lectures meant to make you feel guilty if you're not a leather-eschewing vegan. It lets you have fun as you learn about Paul McCartney's love of lambs and why Prince won't wear wool.
This fun primer for a smart and socially committed generation delivers some serious surprises in the form of facts and figures about the treatment of animals. Yes, it will shock you with tales of primates still used in animal testing on nicotine or killed for oven cleaner. But it will also let you lighten up and laugh a little as we work out how to do a better job of
thanking the monkey.
"Thanking the Monkey is fun and it will give people the information they wish they had all their lives. It is going to change the world."
- Rory Freedman
Vote Humane is a national non-profit 501(c)4 organization which works to identify humane voters all over the country; to pass animal protection laws; to elect humane candidates to office; to educate the public on matters of public policy; and to hold politicians accountable to their constituents.
New Yorkers for Clean, Livable & Safe Streets (NYCLASS) is an organization dedicated to improving our city’s quality of life through education and advocacy.
As New York has evolved in the 110 years since the five boroughs united, the issues facing our citizens have also changed. We believe that the challenges facing New York in the 21st century demand a fresh approach to the way city government operates, rather than a stale reliance on existing orthodoxies. NYCLASS researches public policy issues and offers sensible solutions to the critical needs of New York City in the 21st century, such as reducing traffic, improving sanitation, and protecting workers. NYCLASS seeks to improve the city’s civic fabric and raise the level of public discourse on these issues by building public support for our initiatives.
People Protecting Animals & Their Habitats (PPATH) advocates for the humane treatment of all animals,
as well as the conservation and protection of areas that are vital to the survival of endangered or threatened species. They accomplish this by providing communities with educational and vocational opportunities that provide realistic and sustainable solutions that both improve the quality of animal’s lives, and stop habitat destruction.
The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages is a standing committee of the Coalition for New York City Animals, Inc. It was formed in January 2006 in response to the death of Spotty, a five year old carriage horse who died in a horrendous spooking accident on 9th Avenue and 50th St. on his way back to the stable.
The only way to stop the dolphin slaughter is to keep showing up in these remote villages and going on patrol. We will continue monitoring, advocating, filming, and bringing international media attention to the dolphin slaughter and the related captures. One of the main reasons that the killing continues is that very few people — in Japan and around the world — even know it is happening. Worldwide exposure of the slaughter is the key to stopping it.
The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of activists, film makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries they uncovered were only the tip of the iceberg.
It's not enough to simply talk about doing good things. That's why My Bella Terra, Inc. will donate a percentage of all net proceeds to certain charities on a quarterly basis. With every purchase you make, you will have the option to select the charity you wish to benefit from your purchase. Initially, they are only contributing to animal welfare causes.
Their pledge is to offer products made in the USA or through Fair Trade. Their products have not been tested on animals or produced by exploited workers.
All cards and papercrafted gifts offered at the The Card Galleria are handcrafted and created personally, by Michelle, and are made with premium card stock, beautiful print coordinates and embellishments. She has created and sells a set of cards where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN.
Laura J. Bolle is an artist, dog trainer, and part time groomer living in New York. Although dogs are a big part of her life, being an artist is her passion. Laura's artwork is inspirational and a portion of the proceeds are donated to help fight puppy mills.
P.L.U.T.O. is a non-profit, no kill animal rescue group started by people who have a special place in their hearts for the homeless, abandoned, sick and unwanted animals. To promote humane education designed to increase awareness, compassion and responsible pet ownership. An all-volunteer group dedicated to rescuing, providing medical attention and unconditional love until placed in a permanent and well-educated home.
No More Tears Rescue's main goal is to save puppy mill dogs who can no longer breed for profit. We rescue and rehabilitate these unsocialized dogs and most have numerous medical issues that need attention. Finding their forever homes is not easy and consists of patience, love, and understanding. The end result is rewarding once the dogs learn to trust and give unconditional love for the very first time in their lives.
The Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare (SICAW) is a non-profit tax exempt organization founded in 1972 dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of stray and abandoned animals. Volunteer members rescue homeless animals roaming the streets, tend to their needs and place them in good homes.
Visit the site @ http://members.petfinder.org/~NY34/sicawindex.htm
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