Animal+Welfare

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Cassandra S--Animal Abuse http://www.pet-abuse.com/pages/animal_cruelty.php

1. ASPCA - [] - The ASPCA, also known as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1866. Devoted to rescuing and protecting animals who have been victims of abuse, the ASPCA tries to pass humane laws, provide and share shelters and clinics nationwide, accepts donations, and offers animal adoption.

2. The Humane Society of the United States - [] - The Humane Society is a non-profit organization that helps rescue, protect, and stand up for animals that have been abused and/or neglected. With shelters and clinics placed all around the US, the Humane Society also accepts donations and offers adoption for the animals that have been saved.

3. PETA - [] - PETA, also known as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is a non-profit that is the largest animal rights organization in the world. Helping animals all around the world, PETA works to spread the knowledge of animal cruelty through public education, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.

4. American Humane Association - [] - The American Humane Association, established in 1877, is a non-profit organization that is “The nation’s voice for the protection of children and animals.” Acting as a way to help understand human-animal interaction and its role in society, the American Humane Association continues to take part in various developments created for protecting children, pets, and farm animals from abuse and neglect.

5. PAWS - [] - PAWS, also known as the Progressive Animal Welfare Society, is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967. Dedicated to helping abused and neglected animals and highly believing in spaying and neutering pets, PAWS also assists in rehabilitating and protecting wildlife.

Katie J--Fur Industry http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/fur.aspx http://www.fur.org/ http://www.ceaseboston.org/fur.html http://www.furkills.org/ http://www.bornfreeusa.org/a2_fashion.php http://www.antifurcoalition.org/

Kyle C--Puppy Mills
 * http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/ <-- stories of different dogs, picture
 * http://www.peta.org/issues/companion-animals/puppy-mills-dogs-abused-for-the-pet-trade.aspx < information on conditions
 * http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/ < Current Events

Stephanie P--Dog Fighting http://www.anticruelty.org/site/epage/36628_576.htm http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/dogfighting/ https://suffolkspca.org/Dog%20Fighting.htm http://www.stopdogfighting.net/ Brandon C--Endangered Species

Lili-F--Guide/ Therapy/ Rescue Dogs http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/magazine/wonder-dog.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&hp

Gavin K--Rainforest Destruction

http://www.humanesociety.org/ <- Look at all the stuff they are fighting for. They have New Articles TOO!