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There are numerous organizations trying to protect animals and generate awareness about animal issues. Below are a few links to websites that provide further information.

 

Animal Protection and Advocacy
The mission of each organization below varies, ranging from animal welfare to animal protection to animal rights.

American Humane
http://www.americanhumane.org/

ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

www.aspca.org

Animal Welfare Institute
http://www.awionline.org/

Best Friends Animal Society
http://www.bestfriends.org/

BornFree USA Animal Protection Institute
https://www.bornfreeusa.org

Companion Animal Protection Society CAPS
http://www.caps-web.org

Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)

http://farmusa.org

Friends of Animals
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/

Humane Society of the United States
http://www.humanesociety.org

In Defense of Animals
http://www.idausa.org/

International Animal Rescue

https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/#

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

https://www.ifaw.org

League Against Cruel Sports

http://www.league.org.uk/

Kinship Circle
http://www.kinshipcircle.org/

Maddie’s Fund

https://www.maddiesfund.org/index.htm

Pasado’s Safe Haven
http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/

PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
http://www.peta.org/

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

http://www.rspca.org.uk/home

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)

http://www.wspa.org.uk/members/Default.aspx

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

http://www.wwf.org/

 

Animal Protection and Advocacy - MINNESOTA

Animal Folks MN
http://www.animalfolksmn.org

Animal Humane Society - Investigative Division/Public Policy
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/humane-investigations

Minnesota Humane Society 
http://www.mnhumane.org/

Minnesota Federated Humane Societies

https://www.mnfedhs.org

Animal Rights Coalition
http://www.animalrightscoalition.com/

Compassionate Action For Animals

http://www.exploreveg.org/

 

Animal Law

Animal Legal Defense Fund
http://www.aldf.org/

Minnesota State Bar Association
https://www.mnbar.org/members/sections/animal-law-section

American Bar Association (ABA) - Animal Law Committee

William Mitchell Law School (Minnesota) – Animal Law Defense Fund

Michigan State University College of Law: Animal Legal & Historical Web Center
http://www.animallaw.info/

TUFTS University: Center for Animals and Public Policy
https://vet.tufts.edu/center-for-animals-and-public-policy/

 

Anti-Puppy Mill/ Auction/ Pet Store sites
Some of these sites are national; some state-specific.

http://www.stoppuppymills.org/

http://www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com/

 

Animal Health / Animal-Human Bond / Veterinarian Services

University of Minnesota; CENSHARE: Center to Study Human-Animal Relationships and Environments
http://www.censhare.umn.edu/

Animal Population Health Institute
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/aphi/

AAHA: American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahanet.org/

Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society, University of Pennsylvania
https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/center/center-for-interaction-of-animals-society

Center for the Human-Animal Bond, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/chab/

AAVS: American Anti-Vivisection Society
http://www.aavs.org/

The People-Pet Partnership (PPP), Washington State University
https://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/history-of-the-center-for-the-study-of-animal-well-being/

AVMA: American Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.avma.org/

MVMA: Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.mvma.org/

Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine
http://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/

National Association for Biomedical Research
http://www.nabr.org

Animal Behavior Society
https://www.animalbehavior.org/web/index.php

The Animals & Society Institute

www.animalsandsociety.org

Latham Foundation
http://www.latham.org/

Fur, Fins & Feathers
http://www.furfinsfeathers.com/

Therapet
http://www.therapet.com/

 

Animal Lost and Found

Animal Humane Society

www.animalhumanesociety.org

(This organization has a Lost and Found online Bulletin Board where lost and found pets can be posted -- specific to Minnesota.)

Second Chance Animal Rescue

www.secondchancerescue.org

(This website has a Lost Pet brochure specific to Minnesota. Go to site and click on brochure link on the home page: Lost Your Pet?.)

Pets911
http://www.pets911.com/

Pet Finders
http://www.petfinder.org/

24 Pet Connect
https://24petconnect.com

World Animal Net Directory

https://worldanimal.net/directory

 

Minnesota and National Spay and Neuter Networks and Services

MNSNAP: Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Progam

http://www.mnsnap.org/

SPAY, Inc.
http://www.spay.org/

SPAY USA
http://www.spayusa.org/

 

Animal Welfare, Sheltering and Control

Animal Sheltering
http://www.animalsheltering.org/

Society of Animal Welfare Administrators
http://www.sawanetwork.org/

NACA: National Animal Control Association
http://www.nacanet.org/

Minneapolis Animal Control

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/animals-pets/

St. Paul Animal Control

https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/animal-control-information

Animal Rescue
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/

 

Minnesota Animal Shelters, Rescue Groups, Humane Societies and Sanctuaries
It’s estimated there are over 175 humane societies, animal shelters, rescue groups and animal sanctuaries in Minnesota. There is not a comprehensive, up-to-date list. For now, please see links below to find a local animal shelter in your community. (If a shelter, rescue group or vet clinic takes in or advertises "strays," then they are licensed and inspected by the State of Minnesota. Many do not and are not. Before working with an organization, meet the people and confirm its reputation and animal care practices.)

Animal Humane Society (serving Minnesota and Upper Midwest)
http://www.animalhumanesociety.org

Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/vetcenters

Carver Scott Humane Society
https://www.carverscotths.org/

Safe Hands Animal Rescue
https://safehandsrescue.org/

Bitty Kitty Brigade
https://bittykittybrigade.org/

Matty’s Heart and Soul Rescue
https://mattysheartandsoulanimalrescue.rescuegroups.org/

Heart of a Border Collie Rescue
https://www.hoabcr.org/

Warrior Dog Rescue
https://www.warriordogrescue.com/

Crossroads Animal Shelter
https://www.crossroadsshelter.org/

Ruff Start Rescue
https://www.ruffstartrescue.org/

 

Pet Industry

APPMA: American Pet Product Manufacturers Association
https://www.americanpetproducts.org/

National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy
https://dashboard.theaawa.org/page/nationalcouncil

AKC: American Kennel Club
http://www.akc.org/

CFA: Cat Fanciers Association
http://www.cfainc.org/

Dog Owner’s Guide
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/akc.html

 

 

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