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» An American Disgrace - Information about pet mills.
» Avian Protection Society - The APS is a group dedicated to ensuring proper care of birds in pet stores and other situations.
» BBC - Sanctuary owner gets animal ban - UK News. The owner of a sanctuary who packed 129 birds, cats and guinea pigs into a shed is banned from keeping animals for 10 years.
» BBC News: Four Jailed for Animal Torture Film - "A judge sends a man and three women to prison for making a "sick" video of cruelty to mice, a guinea pig and a kitten."
» COE - European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals - The full text, chart of signatures and ratifications, list of declarations and reservations, summary and explanatory report. ETS no. 125 (1987). From the Council of Europe.
» Center for the Study of Community Animal Management - An information service organization dedicated to improving the relationship between domestic pets and society through education. Includes articles and information on a range of topics.
» Fatal Figurines: The Trade in Dog and Cat Fur - Details of an undercover investigation which found that domestic animals were being used for the manufacture of clothing, accessories and trinkets.
» PETA - Companion Animals - Special campaign site with factsheets and literature. Virginia, US.
» Pet-Abuse.Com - Breaking the cycle of abuse through action and education. Contains the National Abuse Registry, information for shelters, and humane education tips.
» PetsHub.com - Stop Animal Cruelty - Articles on animal cruelty prevention and awareness.
» Speak Out for Animals - Features a listing of petitions, campaigns and links.
» Stolen Pets - Information on pets taken under false pretense through "free to a good home" ads, abducted from their yards, or are taken from humane shelters through a practice called pound seizure.
» Stop Animal Drop Facilities - Pictures and descriptions of live animal drop bins, boxes, and cages paint a grim future for these unwanted pets. Several points are presented to argue against the use of these facilities on legal, ethical, and humane grounds. Links to appropriate governm
» Stop Pet Store Abuse Council - Works to educate the public and pet store employees on the proper care for animals.
» Stop the Use of Inhumane Traps - Focused on ending the needless killing and maiming of wildlife, including dogs and cats, by trapping.
» Tragedy of Free to a Good Home - Information about the danger of giving away pets. Tips for those who are adopting out pets and warnings for those adopting a pet.
» Why Not Coercive Legislation? - The drawbacks of legislation as a solution to pet overpopulation issues.