13 of the Best Animal Welfare Resources on the Web
Here is a baker's dozen, in no particular order, of some the best animal welfare resources on the web. I chose to highlight sites on specific topics, rather than feature the nonprofit organizations we all know and love, to give you the resources to get deeper into these issues.
An incredible amount of information waits only a few clicks away. This is a small, but invaluable, sampling of what's out there. Hopefully these will help you take the next step from wherever you are in your personal efforts to make a difference for animals, whether it's changing your habits, educating your neighbors, or getting involved in local politics.
Animal Cruelty:
- Learn how to help chained dogs, including alternatives and talking to owners.
- Tips on how to safely and responsibly help stray and abused animals in your neighborhood.
- Information on cruelty laws, as well as details on cases of abuse and neglect, can keep you up-to-date on what's happening in your community and give you the tools to make a difference.
Animal Adoption:
- Check out Petfinder for adoptable animals in your area, plus tons of information and resources for pet owners and potential adopters.
Pet Overpopulation and Owner Assistance:
- Learn the who, what, where, why, and how of spaying and neutering.
- When vet bills add up quickly, financial aid can be the difference between an animal losing its home or getting any care at all.
Breed Specific Legislation:
- Get the latest updates on the fight against BSL and how to be prepared if it comes to your town.
- For the truth about dog bite statistics, media reporting, and the human-animal bond, you can't beat the National Canine Research Council.
Compassionate Shopping:
- On PETA's Caring Consumer website, you can find out which companies do and don't test on animals.
- For Cruelty-Free cosmetics and household goods, check out LeapingBunny.org.
- HSUS compiled a detailed list of fur-free designers and retailers including which brands are affected by different company policies.
Vegetarian/Vegan Resources:
- The Vegetarian Resource Group covers everything from veganism for diabetics to the environmental impacts of food choices, plus a game to see if you're a Grandmaster of Vegetarianism!
- GoVeg.com offers a starter kit and lots of information on the cruel reality of factory farming and how to take action.
The internet is a big place, and I know there are many worthy sites not listed, so I hope you'll share your own favorites in the comments section!
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Stephanie Feldstein
is a Change.org Editor who has been part of the animal welfare and rescue community for over a decade, and most recently worked for an environmental organization.
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