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Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization, rated the most effective by its peers. Since 1954, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. The HSUS rescue and care for tens of thousands of animals each year, and their primary mission is to prevent cruelty before it occurs. -
Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP)
The majority of animal shelters, including the city’s program, had few standards for animal care or adoption procedures and were in deplorable condition. These selfless volunteers had a vision of a community that cared for and protected homeless, helpless animals. -
Animal Liberation Front (ALF)
ALF maintains an association with PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In the mid-1980s, PETA often reported to the press when anonymous ALF activists took animals from U.S. laboratories. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund
The Animal Legal Defense Fund fights for animals through the U.S. legal system. Attorneys and members work to protect animals lives by filing animal abuse lawsuits, helping shape animal laws, encouraging the enforcement of animal laws and providing information to the public. -
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA educates policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promotes kind treatment of animals. PETA is an international nonprofit charitable organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, with affiliates worldwide. Read more: http://www.peta.org/about-peta/learn-about-peta/#ixzz2uD5Iveoh -
New fur law was passed
Any country who exports fur to Europe must either ban leg hold traps or adopt international humane trapping standards. -
The Animal Welfare
Act of 1999 set standards and responsibilities of people who keep animals for any reason, including food, fibre, or animal product. The Animal Welfare Act became law in 1999 and replaced the outdated Animals Protection Act 1960.
