Contains web sites for the causes and non-profit organizations which lobby on behalf of animals, specifically animal protection and animal rights.
Recommended Resources
African Elephant Conservation Trust
The African Elephant Conservation Trust is a non-profit organization specializing in the advocacy of Africa's elephants within the context of both human needs and pressures.
http://www.elephanttrust.org/
The web site for Animals Matter Too provides information about the lobby before congress for the humane treatment and the protection of animals.
http://www.animalsmattertoo.com/
The Fur Free Alliance is a non-profit organization lobbying to bring an end to the exploitation and killing of animals for their fur.
http://www.infurmation.com/
Humane Massachusetts is a non-profit organization which lobbies for vital animal protection legislation not only in the state of Massachusetts, but also across the USA.
http://www.humanemass.org/
Humane Society Legislative Fund
The Humane Society Legislative Fund is an organization that advocates for the proper treatment of animals and pets. The website also has a create blog by Michael Markarian on the politics of animals. In addition to federal legislation, you can also find out about state level laws that can affect animals.
http://www.hslf.org/
IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, is a non-profit organization working to stop the exploitation and illegal trade of animals through policy change.
http://www.ifaw.org/
IIHED, the International Institute for Humane Education, is a non-profit organization designed to create harmonious relationships between people, animals and the Earth.
http://www.iihed.org/
The League of Humane Voters is a non-profit organization which works for the humane and ethical treatment of animals through political action.
http://www.humanevoters.org/
Orangutan Foundation International
The Orangutan Foundation International is a non-profit organization created for orangutan advocacy, conservation, rainforest preservation, and wildlife research.
http://www.orangutan.org/
The Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a non-profit organization created for the protection of endangered and distressed species of primates.
http://www.pacificprimate.org/
Polar Bears International is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping polar bears; includes polar bear facts and habits, as well as their fluctuating endangered status.
http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/
PSGB, the Primate Society of Great Britain, is a non-profit organisation created to promote research and advocacy into all aspects of primate biology, conservation and management.
http://www.psgb.org/
Stop Extinction is a non-profit organization which provides policy updates, and environmental action alerts, as well as threatened and endangered species information.
http://www.stopextinction.org/
TMMC, the Marine Mammal Center, is a non-profit organization which provides advocacy, research and awareness about the marine mammal habitat.
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/
United Animal Nations is a non-profit organization with a mandate to protect animals in danger or need and bring governmental attention on their status.
http://www.uan.org/
A worldwide network of societies campaigning to improve the status and welfare of animals.
http://www.worldanimal.net/
The World Whale Police is a non-profit organization with a mission is to educate the public about the necessity for marine mammal protection.
http://www.worldwhalepolice.org/
