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Animal Advocacy Links

Please check out the following links that provide information on topics relating to animal welfare, including:

  • Spay/neuter and overpopulation
  • Puppy mills
  • Hoarding
  • Neglect/cruelty
  • Breed Specific Legislation
  • Proper care of dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, and horses

Puppy Mills

Prisoners of Greed
Hundreds of thousands of dogs suffer in puppy mills in this country. The dogs are prisoners of greed.
Hearts United for Animals
National no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization. Dedicated to the relief of suffering
ASPCA
ASPCA – Frequently Asked Questions About Puppy Mills
American Humane Association
Why you shouldn’t buy a puppy from a pet store.

ASPCA
Why you should never buy a puppy online.
The Humane Society
Information about puppy mills.
Learning to Give
What is a puppy mill?
The Humane Society
The Reality of Puppy Mills

Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project
Warning Signs When Dealing With A “Breeder”
The Real Owner
But if the pet store puppies don’t sell, don’t they euthanize them?

Neglect and Cruelty

The Humane Society
Information about neglect.
ASPCA
Reporting animal cruelty.

Hoarding

The Humane Society
Information about Hoarding
Islip Animal Shelter & Adopt-a-Pet Center
Information about hoarding.

Pet Overpopulation – Spay and Neuter

American Humane Society
Information about over population.
ASPCA
Pet statistics
The Humane Society
Facts about spaying and neutering.
The Humane Society
Why you should spay or neuter your pets.

Breed Specific Legislation

ASPCA
Breed specific legislation.
America Against Breed Specific Legislation
What is a BSL? BSL stands for Breed Specific Legislation. A BSL can be anything from requiring special licensing of a breed or breeds (breed restriction) to the total elimination of a breed (breed ban).
American Humane Society
Facts about breed specific legislation.

Chaining Dogs

Parents Against Dog Chaining
Parents Against Dog Chaining is a division of Dogs Deserve Better. Our purpose is to help protect children and dogs by getting dogs off of chains, socialized, and into the home and family.
End the Suffering of Chained Dogs
End the Suffering of Chained Dogs.
Fences for Fido
Fences For Fido improves the quality of life for chained dogs. We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit operating in Oregon & Washington states.

Cats

Little Big Cat
If you’re looking for reliable information on holistic health, behavior, and nutrition for your cat (or dog!), you’ve come to the right place!
The Paw Project
Working to end the inhumane practice of declawing through education and legislation.

Horses

Equine Welfare Alliance
EWA and its members are involved in a grass roots effort dedicated to ending the slaughter of American Horses and the preservation and protection of our Wild Horses & Burros on public lands.
The Homes for Horses Coalition
The Homes for Horses Coalition is supported by Animal Welfare Institute, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Humane Society of the United States through the Jeannie Dodson Equine Protection Fund.

Rabbits and Small Animals

Bird and Small Animal Recue
Information on proper care and nutrition for small animals.
House Rabbit Society
Information on proper care and nutrition for rabbits.

Reptiles

Sulcata Station
Sulcata Station – our goal is to help you take the best possible care of your tortoise.
Box Turtle Care & Conversation
Box Turtle Care & Conversation – The place to learn about Box Turtles.
Iguana Care, Feeding & Socialization
Iguana Care, Feeding & Socialization

Positive Reinforcement Training

Petfinder
The Power of Positive Dog Training
Victoria Stilwell - Positively
Victoria Stilwell Positively believes it is vitally important for owners to give their dogs the opportunities and the tools they need to live successfully in a human world.
Dog Connect
A positive reinforcement training blog.
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Learn about how you can use positive-reinforcement techiques to positively modify the behaviour of your dog.

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Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique
3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 466-9797

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