Animal Rights

Resources in this category:

American Humane Association
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer

The American Humane Association has been working on behalf of children and animals since 1877. "The Children's Division of the American Humane Association (AHA) has worked for over a century to help improve and enhance public child welfare systems and private child-focused agencies in their responses to the plight of abused and neglected children." The Animal Protection Division particularly encourages shelters and children in their efforts to care for animals. The AHA site is divided into sections entitled children, animals, legislation, campaign against violence, and animals in film.

Animal Aid
http://www.animalaid.org.uk/

The website of the U.K.'s largest animal rights organization.

Doris Day Animal League
http://www.ddal.org/

"Over ten years old, the Doris Day Animal League is one of the largest and most-influential animal rights organizations in the United States. The Doris Day Animal League's influence has been felt in the United States Congress, in all 50 states, in cities and in communities throughout the country ... and around the world. The issues are many. The common denominator is that DDAL works to protect animals and the people who love them." The site includes legislative updates, online publications, animal advocacy activities, and links to related sites.

Free Willy Keiko Foundation
http://www.keiko.com/

"The Free Willy Keiko Foundation['s]... mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and attempt to return captive and stranded cetaceans (whales and dolphins) to their native habitats, through the operation of a state-of-the-art, deep-water rehabilitation facility." The web site includes up-to-date and historical information, including video clips, about the rescue and rehabilitation of its most famous cetacean, Keiko the Killer Whale.

The Fund for Animals
http://www.fund.org/

"The Fund for Animals was founded in 1967 by prominent author and animal advocate Cleveland Amory, and has spearheaded some of the most historic and significant events in the history of the animal protection movement. With twelve regional offices working on hard-hitting animal advocacy campaigns, and eight world-famous animal care facilities, The Fund is one of the largest and most active organizations working for the cause of animals throughout the world." This searchable web site includes factual information, news and alerts, membership information, related books and links as well as a "Kids Page" with teacher information.