Animal Protection Issues
Useful Links
Introduction to Animal Protection Law Resources
Animal Protection Organizations
Animal Cruelty Statutes by State
Animal Cruelty Statutes by Code
Prosecutors Who Vigorously Pursue Animal Cruelty Cases
Pets in Domestic Violence Protective Order Laws
Expanding Protective Orders to Include Companion Animals
Animal Welfare Organizations
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Humane Society of the United States
Current Animal Protection Issues Under Discussion
Oreo’s Law and the Controversy Behind It
New York State Legislator’s Seek “Oreo’s Law”
ASPCA Defends it’s Handling of Oreo
Oreo, Dog Thrown from Roof Has Died
ASPCA Tries to Soften the Blow About Oreo
Pets Alive Sanctuary – various media coverage regarding Oreo
Pets Alive Blog – various articles regarding Oreo
Michael Vick and the Pitbull / Dogfighting Issue
Letters to Judge from Michael Vick & His Supporters
Comments on 60 Minutes Interview: Wayne Pacelle, CEO, HSUS
Michael Vick on CBS 60 Minutes
One Pitbull Family’s Experience
North Carolina Kills 27 Pitbulls
Sanctuary Helping Vick’s Animals
Vick’s Dogs, From Fighters to Family Pets
Beaten Down Dog from Vick Case Has His Day
ASPCA Statement About Michael Vick
Michael Vick, Does He Deserve Another Chance
Wayne Pacelle, CEO, HSUS – Giving Vick Another Chance
Philidelphia Eagles Putting Money into the Local Animal Community
The Pit Bull Problem (is Actually the Human Owners)
Breed-specific Legislation: Does it Create More Problems than it Solves?
Breed-Specific Legislation Makes Targeted Breeds Attractive to Dangerous Owners
Breed-Specific Legislation in the United States
Monthly National Animal-Related Legislation Report
HSUS Statement on Breed-Specific Legislation
Dogwatch: Your Source for Information on Breed-Specific Legislation