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The truth about trophy hunting

Less than 1% of farm animals is lost to native carnivores. Trophy hunting stats show why it is wrong and unnecessary, while economics prove that hunters benefit from conservation.

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Pet health and safety Adopting and rehoming pets
Resources for pet owners

Resources to help you have the best life with your pet.

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Seven ways you can stop puppy mills

What is a puppy mill? Puppy mills are inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit...

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Adopting and rehoming pets Pet health and safety
Want to buy a puppy? Don’t be fooled by pet stores and puppy mills

There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S., most of which market themselves as “USDA approved” “small family breeders...

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Adopting and rehoming pets
Where to get a puppy and how to adopt a dog

When looking for a puppy, please skip pet stores and internet sites to consider a dog from a shelter or rescue first.

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Be an advocate for animals Adopting and rehoming pets
How to find an ethical, responsible dog breeder

If you've checked shelters and rescue groups and still haven't found the best pet for you, here's how to find a responsible dog breeder.

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Facts about wildlife killing contests

WARNING: This page contains graphic content. What are wildlife killing contests? While contests like dogfighting and...

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Humane wildlife management
Glue trap FAQs

Q: What are glue traps? A: Glue traps, also known as glue boards, are trays coated with an extremely strong adhesive. Any...

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How are dogs used in testing and can we stop experiments?

Over 40,000 dogs are experimented on in the United States every year. Learn how you can help us end this cruel and unnecessary practice.

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Bullfighting

Every year, approximately 180,000 bulls are killed in bullfights around the world, with many more killed or injured in bull...

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Pet health and safety
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment (MEIA) Resources

Our presentations, reports and published papers provide examples of how monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment (MEIA)...

You can protect wildlife in your own backyard

Every day, more and more wildlife habitats are lost to the spread of development. Your gift can help create more humane backyards to protect animals. 

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