Why Care About Animal Welfare?
Animal welfare is a very important matter in today’s society, considering that shelters and rescues nationwide are overflowing with owner surrenders and strays. This crisis not only highlights the urgent need for responsible pet ownership but also emphasizes the importance of community involvement in supporting local animal organizations.
View our post here for additional insight into volunteering locally to you!
Getting Started Today
Below are a couple of different ways you can get involved in animal welfare and education in your community, or in organizations that serve the community on a larger scale. Be aware that each organization has it’s own core principles, and one may differ from another even though they operate for the same cause; it’s important to find one that reflects your own values.
Please note that some controversial organizations like PETA function on the emotional response of viewers to gain relevancy and engagement, rather than bringing factual information for the betterment of animals. Their information available is largely biased.
For the sake of upholding our personal values at Life of a Cat Mom, PETA is not a recommended organization by us for this reason.
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Donations & Online Contributions to Global Efforts
The organizations listed below function on a larger scale for the betterment of animal welfare and the humane treatment of wildlife, implementing comprehensive programs that span across various regions and address multiple aspects of animal rights, rehabilitation, and conservation.
By leveraging community engagement, they aim to raise awareness about responsible animal ownership, promote the importance of spaying and neutering household pets, and provide educational resources to ensure that all animals, personal, native, or commercial, receive the care and respect they deserve.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – ASPCA
Animal Welfare Institute – AWI
Humane World for Animals – HWA
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – RSPCA
Word Wildlife Fund – WWF
Compassion in World Farming – CIWF
50 Statewide Organizations A-Z
This list showcases one organization in each of the fifty states in the U.S. that can lead you to local animal welfare efforts.
Alabama Animal Welfare Coalition
Arkansas Animal Welfare Alliance
California Animal Welfare Association
Dvision of Animal Welfare – Colorado
Delaware Department of Animal Services
Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations
Atlanta Humane Society – Georgia
Illinois Animal Health and Welfare
Kansas Animal Control Association
Massachusetts Animal Coalition
Michigan Animal Welfare Foundation
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Mississippi Board of Animal Health
Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
Humane Society of Western Montana
Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals
Ohio Animal Welfare Federation
SC Animal Care & Control Association
The Humane Society of Black Hills South Dakota
Virginia Federation of Humane Societies
Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control
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