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Details of an undercover investigation which found that domestic animals were being used for the manufacture of clothing, accessories and trinkets.
http://www.hsus.org/bandogcatfur/index.html
Features photos and descriptions of live animal drop bins, boxes, and cages for unwanted pets.
http://angelfire.com/pa3/haight/droppage.html
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.
http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/WhatYouWant.asp?NT=125
Information about pet mills.
http://www.wagsouth.com/wagntails/mills.html
Information about the danger of giving away pets. Tips for those who are adopting out pets and warnings for those adopting a pet.
http://www.petrescue.com/library/free-pet.htm
Features a listing of petitions, campaigns and links.
http://www.actioncat.com/speakout.html
Breaking the cycle of abuse through action and education. Contains the National Abuse Registry, information for shelters, and humane education tips.
http://www.pet-abuse.com/
The APS is a group dedicated to ensuring proper care of birds in pet stores and other situations.
http://avianprotectors.homestead.com/
Articles on animal cruelty prevention and awareness.
http://www.petshub.com/animal-cruelty/
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.
http://www.stolenpets.com/
Special campaign site with factsheets and literature. Virginia, US.
http://www.peta.org/cmp/ca.html
Thirty second animated spay and neuter public service announcements available to non-profit organizations.
http://www.gooseberry.org