RESOURCES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AND DECLAWING INFORMATION
Veterinarians Who Don't Declaw
This site is a list of veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada who refuse to declaw or who declaw only under extreme duress, after strongly discouraging it and actively working with cat owners on humane alternatives.
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR)
Committed to balancing the needs of nonhuman animals with those of human animals.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
PETA educates policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promotes an understanding of the right of all animals to be treated with respect.
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
The HSUS is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion.
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute (API)
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute is a national animal advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to advocate for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation.
In Defense of Animals (IDA)
A national organization dedicated to ending animal cruelty and exploitation wherever it might exist.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
The ASPCA's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.
National Humane Education Society (NHES)
The National Humane Education Society provides humane education, rescue and relief assistance for animals. Through the Humane Education Department, it provides educational presentations and information services to the public.
Last Chance for Animals (LCA)
A national organization dedicated to ending animal suffering and exploitation through education, legislation and direct action.
The Paw Project has no direct affiliation with any of the organizations listed above.
ANIMAL ADVOCACY
Mutts
Cartoonist Patrick McDonnell uses his nationally syndicated comic strip to support animal causes, from encouraging pet adoptions in his regularly-appearing Shelter Stories to raising awareness of the plight of endangered animals around the world.
The Cougar Fund
The mission of The Cougar Fund is to protect the cougar throughout the Americas. The Cougar Fund educates the public on the value of cougars in nature and promotes the gathering and application of sound science in their management. By advocating thriving populations of cougars, The Cougar Fund ensures that these beautiful, legendary creatures—known for their grace, independence and incorruptibly wild nature—may exist in ways that enjoy long-lasting public support.
Humane Society Legislative Fund
A joint undertaking of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and The Fund for Animals, launched to accelerate political work, legislative activity and lobbying for stronger and better laws to promote animal welfare in the United States.
The Paw Project has no direct affiliation with any of the organizations listed above.