See also:

• Recreation: Pets  (30,514)
• Society: Organizations: Animal Welfare: Rescues and Shelters  (2,024)

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.

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.

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.