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Animal welfare is the viewpoint that animals, especially those under human care, should not suffer unnecessarily, including where the animals are used for food, work, companionship, or research. This position usually focuses on the morality of human action (or inaction), as opposed to making deeper political or philosophical claims about the status of animals, as is the case for an animal rights viewpoint. For this reason animal welfare organizations may use the word humane in their title or position statements.
History of animal welfare
Systematic concern for the well-being of other animals probably first arose as a system of thought in the Indus Valley Civilization as the religious belief that ancestors return in animal form, and that animals must therefore be treated with the respect due to a human. This belief is exemplified in the existing religion, Jainism, and in varieties of other Dharmic religions. Other religions, especially those with roots in the Abrahamic religion, treat animals as the property of their owners, codifying rules for their care and slaughter premised mainly on hygiene concerns for humans.
Welfare in practice
As in the case of animal rights, the secular forms taken by animal welfare concerns, policies and action have each been pioneered in the UK, where an early industrial revolution first created the modern separation between popular experience and animal husbandry, opening a space for popular sentimentality towards animals. More on [ Animal welfare ]
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...We soon became aware of California's law on the books since 1998, as part of the Hayden animal welfare reform laws enacted then...
petsalive (Pets Alive) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:44:23 -0000
...We soon became aware of California's law on the books since 1998, as part of the Hayden animal welfare reform laws enacted then...
Ian Paisley Jnr commenting on the need for animal welfare legislation to crack down on unscrupulous animal breeders: http://bit.ly/3fXWW7
Kilsally (Kilsally) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:32:50 -0000
Ian Paisley Jnr commenting on the need for animal welfare legislation to crack down on unscrupulous animal breeders: http://bit.ly/3fXWW7
RT @PepiSmartDog #pepipawty Sat 28th, USAEDT start 3pm till 9pm Prizes & Games for my Shelter: Animal Welfare League. Please all come !!
KindCanine (Kind Canine) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:10:26 -0000
RT @PepiSmartDog #pepipawty Sat 28th, USAEDT start 3pm till 9pm Prizes & Games for my Shelter: Animal Welfare League. Please all come !!
Gordon Ramsay faces backlash from animal welfare activists: Animal activitists have slammed TV celebrity chef Gordo... http://bit.ly/1v4CrH
talkliverpool (Kev Keegan) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:05:57 -0000
Gordon Ramsay faces backlash from animal welfare activists: Animal activitists have slammed TV celebrity chef Gordo... http://bit.ly/1v4CrH
The @ASPCA is really disgusting me now... condemning other animal welfare groups is not an effective way to fight animal cruelty, I think.
chinaski (Erika J.) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:51:18 -0000
The @ASPCA is really disgusting me now... condemning other animal welfare groups is not an effective way to fight animal cruelty, I think.
why must people bring raffles for their snotty offsprings' schools to work? I don't care! I give my money to animal welfare.
nerinedorman (Nerine Dorman) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:51:00 -0000
why must people bring raffles for their snotty offsprings' schools to work? I don't care! I give my money to animal welfare.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Dedicated to alleviating pain, fear and suffering in animals.
Meta Description: [ ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ]
A Rehab Center Near You - Directory of wildlife rescue organizations and groups.
American Humane Association - National organization involved in identifying and preventing the causes of child and animal abuse and neglect.
Meta Description: [ Take action with American Humane to end child and animal abuse and neglect. Learn more about the Link between violence to humans and animals and what you can do to help break the Cycle of Violence. ]
Angel Animals Educational Foundation - Nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to educating people about animals.
Meta Description: [ The Angel Animals Network is Dedicated to Increasing Love and Respect for All Life -- One Story at a Time ]
Animal Abuse Prevention Agency - Services cover educating pet owners, pet adoptions, pet rescue, veterinarian services when needed, working for the enforcement of animal rights and providing temporary care for pets without a home.
Meta Description: [ A non-profit organization which takes a pro-active approach in preventing cruelty to animals. AAPA does pet adoptions, pet rescue and provides veterinarian services when needed. ]
Animal Welfare Institute - laboratory animals, wildlife and farm animals. What's new, aims and programs, publications and membership information provided.
Avian Welfare Coalition - 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.
Meta Description: [ The Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) is a diverse grassroots network of representatives from bird adoption, rescue, and sanctuary groups, humane societies, animal advocacy organizations, published research biologists, shelter and research veterinarians, and attorneys and other animal law specialists... ]
Bernice Barbour Foundation, Inc. - Private foundation which funds programs that directly benefit animals in the United States.
Meta Description: [ The Bernice Barbour Foundation is a private foundation which funds programs of IRS 501(c)(3) organizations that directly benefit animals in the United States. ]
Concern for Helping Animals in Israel - Nonprofit organization formed in the USA to assist the Israeli animal protection community.
Meta Description: [ CHAI, Concern for Helping Animals in Israel, working on behalf of Israel's animals through education, legislation, and rescue. ]
Defenders Of Animals - 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.
Meta Description: [ Our mission is to provide 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 - Nonprofit, national lobbying organization formed to focus attention on issues involving the humane treatment of animals.
Meta Description: [ Doris Day Animal League is a non-profit, national citizen's lobbying organization working to reduce the pain and suffering of non-human animals through legislative initiatives and the enforcement of existing laws that protect animals
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Homeless Pets - Articles and resources provided by Suite101.com.
Meta Description: [ Articles about: (1)animal rescue groups, shelters, and other resources for caring for and finding homes for homeless dogs and cats; (2) methods for reducing the number of pets that become homeless; (3) animal rights topics and legislation. - dewey decimal 636.0832 ]
Humane Society of the United States - Includes descriptions of public-awareness campaigns, programs, legislation, activist alerts, and educational publications.
Humane USA PAC - Political action committee devoted to the task of electing humane-minded candidates to public office at the federal and state levels.
Meta Description: [ Humane USA, a national political action committee, has formed for the purpose of electing individuals who care about the humane treatment of animals. ]
IMOM, Inc. - Nonprofit organization for sick, injured and abused companion animals, the prevention of cruelty, and public awareness and education.
Meta Description: [ IMOM - helping people help pets. Providing financial assistance for non-routine veterinary care to qualified applicants. ]
Maddie's Fund - 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.
Molly's Militia - An organization of volunteers dedicated to rescuing abused and neglected animals from shelters, but they will try to help any animal in need.
Morris Animal Foundation - 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 - 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.
Meta Description: [ NAHEE’s mission is to instill good character in children, with a strong emphasis on the humane
treatment of animals and respect for the environment, by providing effective, high quality publications and programs to teachers,
students, and animal sheltering professionals. Our many offerings in... ]
National Bird Feeding Society - A non-profit organization providing a no-nonsense approach to making bird feeding better for people and the birds.
Pets 911 - Resource for disaster and recovery, cruelty investigation, rescue, lost and found, and legal reference.
Meta Description: [ Resource for pet owners,to include animal rescue, cruelty investigation, Disaster Control Center, Tattoo & Microchip Registry Service, lost and found and membership. ]
Prevent a Litter Coalition - National and community collaborative effort towards eliminating homeless pets.
Meta Description: [ PaLC is dedicated to the implementation of proactive, community and sustainable solutions to align the pet population with good homes, with guaranteed humane care for their lifetimes. ]
Responsible Dog Owners of the Western States - Nonprofit group which promotes responsible ownership and treatment of dogs. Fights legislation that undermines dog owner's rights.
Responsible Pet Owners Association - 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.
Save-A-Life Animal Foundation - Non-profit animal rescue and charity organization. Help by donating your unwanted autos, trucks and vans and volunteering.
Meta Description: [ Volunteer-Based Car Donation Charity Organization - 100% volunteer charity - Fully chartered, government authorized non-profit animal rescue organization. Only volunteer workers. Bring us your car donations ]
Spay/Neuter Programs - Listing of programs that provide low cost or free spay and neuter for cats offer within the US. Organized by state.
SPAY/USA - A nationwide network to provide affordable spay/neuter programs. Referrals, newsletter, articles, and advocacy.
The Animal Foundation - Nonprofit charity organization that provides assistance for medical bills and spay / neuter coupons.
The Progressive Animal Welfare Society - PAWS advocates for animals through the operation of a companion animal shelter, a wildlife center, and an advocacy department.
Vest A Dog - Nationwide campaign donates bullet-proof vests for police dogs to law enforcement agencies throughout the states.
Meta Description: [ If your K-9 partner needs the protection of a bullet-proof vest, please contact us your name will be added to our list of dogs to receive a donated vest through this nationwide campaign ]
Voices For Pets - Non-profit organization which tracks animal abuse cases through the courts, advocating for victimized pets and animals.
Meta Description: [ Voices for Pets, a non-profit organization, is a committed group of volunteers working to stop violence against animals. We track animal abuse cases through the court system, advocating for pets and animals who have been victimized. ]
WellPetUSA - Nonprofit, volunteer-based pet welfare organization focused on solving the pet overpopulation problem and educating humans on the care and welfare of domestic cats and dogs, and raising money for The Meow Bow Wow Fund.
Wildlife Land Trust - 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.
WSPA Americas - Describes the aims, ideals, programs, and recruitment efforts of the US arm of an international organization promoting animal welfare and global conservation.
Meta Description: [ WSPA, a global animal welfare charity provides free veterinary clinics, support for local humane societies, establishment of wildlife sanctuaries, campaigns to end animal cruelty, and relief for animals in disaster areas. ]
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