Animal Rights & Welfare
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American
Humane Association http://www.americanhumane.org Public Policy Office 2007 N 15th St., Suite 207 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-294-6690 |
"The mission of American
Humane, as a network of individuals and organizations, is to prevent cruelty,
abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals and to assure
that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively, and humanely
guaranteed by an aware and caring society. American Humane envisions
a nation where no child or animal will ever be a victim of willful abuse
or neglect. As a recognized leader in professional education, training
and advocacy, research and evaluation, American Humane joins with other
similarly missioned organizations and individuals to make this vision
a reality." (http://www.americanhumane.org/ site/PageServer?pagename=wh_mission) |
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American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals http://www.aspca.org E-Mail: website@aspca.org 424 E 92nd St. New York, NY 10128-6804 Phone: 212-876-7700 Fax: 212-410-7658 |
The American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) exists to promote humane principles,
prevent cruelty and alleviate pain, fear and suffering in animals. Founded
in 1866, we were the first humane organization established in the Western
Hemisphere. We provide national programming and leadership in humane education,
public awareness, government affairs and public policy, shelter support,
animal medical services, and animal placement. (http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename =about&JServSessionIdr006=b02jz4tavm.app5a) |
| Animal Legal
Defense Fund http://www.aldf.org E-Mail: info@aldf.org 127 Fourth St. Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone: 707-769-7771 Fax: 707-769-0785 |
"Our mission: To protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system." (http://www.aldf.org) | |
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Animal Protection
Institute http://www.api4animals.org E-Mail: info@api4animals.org PO Box 22505 Sacramento, CA 95822 Phone: 916-447-3085 Fax: 916-447-3070 |
"The Animal Protection
Institute (API) is a national advocacy nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization,
contributions to which are tax-deductible. Founded in 1968, API's mission
is to advocate for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation." (http://www.api4animals.org/doc.asp?ID=8) |
| Farm Animal Reform
Movement http://www.farmusa.org E-Mail: info@farmusa.org PO Box 30654 Bethesda, MD 20824 Phone: 888-ASK-FARM, 301-530-1737 |
"FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement) is a national, tax-exempt, educational organization advocating a plant-based diet and humane treatment of farmed animals through eight grassroots programs." (http://www.farmusa.org/about.htm) | |
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Friends of Animals http://www.friendsofanimals.org E-Mail:info@friendsofanimals.org 2000 P St. NW, Suite 415 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-296-2172 |
"FoA works to protect animals from cruelty, abuse and institutionalized exploitation. FoA's efforts protect and preserve animals and their habitats around the world. Our goal is to achieve an ethic of respect in people's relations with animals, wild and domestic, at home and abroad." (http://www.friendsofanimals.org/about.htm) |
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Fund for Animals http://www.fund.org E-Mail: fundinfo@fund.org 200 W 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-246-2096 Fax: 212-246-2633 |
"While many wildlife advocacy organizations are primarily concerned with endangered species, The Fund for Animals believes that every individual wild animal deserves protection from pain, suffering, and death-whether that animal's species is endangered or thriving..." (http://www.fund.org/about/n5_mission.asp) |
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Humane Society
of the United States http://www.hsus.org 2100 L St. NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202-452-1100 Fax: 202-778-6132 |
The [HSUS] makes a difference in the lives of animals here at home and worldwide. The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. We seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong." (http://www.hsus.org/ace/11681/) |
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In Defense of
Animals http://www.idausa.org E-Mail: ida@idausa.org 131 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA 94941 Phone: 415-388-9641 Fax: 415-388-0388 |
"In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization dedicated to ending the exploitation and abuse of animals by raising the status of animals beyond that of mere property, and by defending their rights, welfare and habitat." (http://www.idausa.org/about.html) |
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National Audubon
Society http://www.audubon.org E-Mail: jbianchi@audubon.org 700 Broadway New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-979-3000 Fax: 212-979-3188/TD> | "Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitat for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity." (http://www.audubon.org/nas/) |
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National Wildlife
Federation http://www.nwf.org/ Washington DC Field Office 1400 16th St. NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-797-6800 Fax: 202-797-6646 |
"The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest member-supported conservation group, uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment." (http://www.nwf.org/about/) |
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People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals (USA) http://www.peta.org E-Mail: info@peta.org 501 Front St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone: 757-622-7382 Fax: 757-622-0457 |
"Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment." (http://www.peta.org/about/) |
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World Wildlife
Fund-U.S. http://www.worldwildlife.org PO Box 97180 Washington, DC 20090-7180 Phone: 202-293-4800, 800-225-5993 Fax: 202-293-9211 |
"WWF directs its conservation
efforts toward three global goals: protecting endangered spaces, saving
endangered species, and addressing global threats. From working to save
the giant panda, tiger, and rhino to helping establish and manage parks
and reserves worldwide, WWF has been a conservation leader for 40 years."
(http://www.worldwildlife.org/default2.cfm?sectionid= 15&newspaperid=15) |