See also:

• Recreation: Pets  (28,399)
• Society: Organizations: Animal Welfare: Rescues and Shelters  (1,862)

Avian Protection Society - The APS is a group dedicated to ensuring proper care of birds in pet stores and other situations..

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..

Gooseberry.org - Thirty second animated spay and neuter public service announcements available to non-profit organizations..

Pet-Abuse.Com - Breaking the cycle of abuse through action and education. Contains the National Abuse Registry, information for shelters, and humane education tips..

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 One Form of Animal Cruelty: The Use of Live Animal Drop Off Facilities - Features photos and descriptions of live animal drop bins, boxes, and cages for unwanted pets..

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? - Argues against stringent regulation of cat and dog breeders as a solution to pet overpopulation..