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Animal advocates are a motley group with widely divergent opinions. Here is a sampling of influential individuals and couples in the field.

This article shows why harsher animal abuse laws are needed and points towards the link between animal and human abuse.

Any idea is a good idea when put to use, and visiting the HSUS website is an easy way to become a part of the legislative solution for animal protection.

PETA's arguments and activities against scientific animal testing labs. A look into why animal testing is necessary, how PETA impedes scientific progress by terrorizing animal testing and PETA's misguided doctrines against animal Testing

The devastating effects of animal cruelty are shown here here.

The organization that is PETA's worst enemy and also pushing to expose PETA to the point that will make people think about who they're dealing with.

Animal circuses are exercises in animal abuse masquerading as entertainment.

Cruelty to Animals Laws are in effect in Louisiana to protect animals from many types of torture and even death. The person or persons who are charged with this offense will face punishment if they are found guilty, but what happens to the animal?

Animal abuse is a criminal activity for which many individuals must face court. All too often, the use of religion has been found in the defense of these cases.

Bollywood stars want animal cruelty to stop.

Unfortunately, animal abuse, cruelty and neglect is something that happens every day. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help alleviate the suffering of animals.

You can be proactive when it comes to saving animals from abuse.

Introduction to PETA's founding, the landmark catalyst that catapulted its popularity and PETA's goals and general activities.

By doing nothing, we are stating that animals have no right to live a cruelty- free life. By doing something, anything, we are saying they do have the right. After all aren't we all God's Creatures?

Animal abuse leads to human abuse. It also should be noted that 75% of violent offenders in prison today have early records of animal cruelty.

In the world we live in today animal cruelty is too common. Every time we turn on the television all we see is child abuse or animal cruelty. Why do we hurt these poor defenseless animals?

For animal rights activists in the United States, there is a growing push to mimic the animal rights efforts in Australia through the initiation of a "Code of Cruelty" campaign

Kids who torment and kill animals can go on to commit violent crimes.

"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead

Does your holiday gift list include someone passionate about animals and their treatment? Take a look at these animal friendly and budget friendly gift choices.

As long as there are irresponsible people, there will be problems with unwanted pets. Like it or not, somebody has to deal with those animals, and the reality of dealing with them is seldom good for anybody involved. At ACAWL they've found a better way.

While animal testing is not considered illegal, it is considered more of a choice. Some companies deem their products "cruelty free" while others go through a process of alternatives until animal testing is the only way to left to go.

Holocaust on a plate. PETA's obscene campaign to liken Jewish concentration inmates with poultry in slaughterhouses and PETA's distorted sense of values.

An article regarding animal cruelty and domestic violence

Vast amounts of information was left out of the article, "PETA: The Unethical Treatment of Animals," by AC Content Producer Shanika. Readers were not given a clear picture of PETA's ongoing fight against animal cruelty.

Consumer information about the use of animals in product and drug research.

Vegetarians, vegans and animal lovers will thank you for your thoughtfulness when you make a holiday gift contribution to an animal rights organization in their name.

Some people for the ethical treatment of animals have a very different idea of what "ethical" means. Know the facts before you invest your efforts into one of the biggest animal rights organizations.

This is an informative article about companies that do not perform animal testing on their personal hygiene products. Included are lists of companies that are cruelty-free.

The media claims it is a hoax, but why is it still floating on the World Wide Web? This type of animal cruelty needs to be stopped!

To interpret animal rights versus animal welfare is an issue of understanding and balance.

If you are interested in starting your own animal rights or animal welfare program, it is important to consider the degree to which your visibility can be pursued.

The judge threw the book at a young man for animal abuse. Some want to throw it back at the judge.

Orangutan Island is being advertised as the next Meerkat Manor. But will it happen?

Discussing Meerkats and the show on Animal Planet

While many animal activists push for liberation of animals, animal farmers balance the debate by increasing cage sizes but continuing to meet consumer demand with slaughter.

You may look at your kid's school lunch differently after viewing this video. Animal abuse is against the FSIS rules.

An examination and comment on how animal cruelty pervades our culture and where we as humans fit in to the problem...

A career in animal welfare and health is important and there are different areas to specialized in. Veterinary Medicine and Animal Behavior are two areas with special requirements for training. Love of animals is important but so is voluntary experience.

"The practical effect of the animal rights activists' proposal would be to double California retail egg prices -- increasing California consumers' grocery bills by tens of millions of dollars each year."

Some ideas to stop animal cruelty, and some of my own personal experiences

With the star of Meerkat Manor dead, will the show survive her death?

An unfortunate fact of life in America is that we're free to adopt pets, but many of us shouldn't. If an abused or unwanted pet ends up in an animal shelter, its fate is uncertain. But at Best Friends, healthy pets have good care for life.

Animal Planet has done one better with an all natural, organic version of television which keeps your child entertained, keeps the family informed and actually has some educational value, in the show Meerkat Manor.

Some people think caring about the welfare of animals is a waste of time and humans should come first. They think effort toward stopping animal abuse and neglect is wasteful. There are starving children out there!

Most people don't realize that keeping wild animals as pets is animal cruelty.

After only 1 episode I was hooked. This had to be the most addicting soap opera and it involved animals.

Animal Planet has fallen into the trap of dramatic reality television.

A comparison of current Democratic candidates for President regarding their animal advocacy and human rights records leads me to conclude that Dennis Kucinich is the most promising choice.

There's a registry for sexual offenders so why not for animal abusers? Especially when you consider the fact that most serious violent criminals start off abusing animals and that it has been proven again and again that individuals who abuse animals, often also abuse others.

Not everyone has the patience or funds to attend veterinary school for years following graduation, but animal lovers can find fulfilling careers outside the medical circle.

Contrary to popular belief, research using animals is a lose-lose proposition.

The disgusting cruelty to animals needs to stop

PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is in reality a group dedicated to inflicting fear, terrorism, violence, and suffering upon humanity.

An employee at a Wooster Ohio pig farm secretly videotaped the abuse.

Animal-rights activists use tales from the 60s and examples of the one drug that caused adverse reactions in 0.00000001% of the people that took it to argue that animal testing is evil and ineffective. People need to realize how crucial animal testing is to all of us.

As the idea of inherent moral rights continues to grow it is only logical to go to the next step and ask, do moral rights only pertain to humans?

People think that animal rights puts animals before humans. This isn't true. But advocates of animal rights know that speciesism is wrong. We don't have the right to abuse and mistreat other sentient beings.

This essay was written for an interdisciplinary biology course. It discusses the hot-button issue of animal rights with regards to medical research.

One dog's day in court will be March 27th though she committed no crime.

Ten things animal lovers might enjoy -

PETA and its flirtation with eco-terrorism. PETA's tacit support towards Animal Liberation Front, by funding money to Rod Coronado, an ex ALF animal accused of firebombing a michigan state lab and PETA's stance towards eco terrorists.

Animal collection is becoming a serious problem. It turns out that I knew an animal collector once.

Some people may enjoy circuses, but the fact remains that circuses are no fun for animals! In this article, I provide steps that you can take before, during, and after the circus if you are interested in putting a stop to circus animal cruelty.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (ASPCA) recently announced the 2006 Humane Awards Program winners.

The filling of the town's Animal Control Officer Position will not mean an unfamiliar face for residents.

Animal regulations do not cover dogs and cats in many situations.

Discovery Networks has one of the clearest and most professional online episode players available; however, they offer so little. They combine their three networks into one player: The Learning Channel, Animal Planet and The Discovery Channel.

How the policies of PETA are completely inconsistent with their stated purposes.

"Animal Cops" shows portray animals in horrid conditions that damage their health badly enough they need removed from the situation. There's one form of cruelty that not only isn't prosecuted but is overlooked.

The Greatest Show on Earth showcases Asian elephants as part of their performances, but if animal welfare groups get their way, the pachyderms will be removed from circus shows.

In many states, rodeos are put on for family entertainment. Many rodeo operations consist of family members and employees working together to produce a successful and entertaining show. Major animal protection agencies, though, find rodeos to be horribly cruel.

Utah is one of only 7 states that has no felony provisions for animal cruelty which makes it one of the 'best states to be an animal abuser.' Isn't it beyond time to change that? You can make a difference, find out what you can do!

There are no valid justifications to support the continued use of animals in scientific experiments. Millions of animals are used for various scientific tests. These tests are unethical, and many effective and practical alternatives exist.

Protecting animals from people who treat them cruelly is the basis for Louisiana's own Cruelty to Animals Laws.

Becoming an Animal Activist will help you to fight for what you to believe is cruelty. Animal Activist must have a love for animals and be compassionate towards the way that they feel about animal cruelty and mistreatment towards animal.

Tripp Isenhour is now facing charges for hitting a hawk with a gold shot because it was making too much noise as he videotaped a TV show. An animal rights group wants the PGA Tour to take action against Tripp Isenhour.

Click on link to see video of Rodeo Cruelty.Could you send your horse to slaughter?

Animal lovers everywhere cringe whenever they hear of cruelty to an animal, or about animals that are abandoned and sent to shelters where they will be euthanized. Have you ever wondered what you could do to help an animal in need?

PeTA, like other animal rights organizations, uses shock tactics and endorses violence. They collect millions of dollars tax free and use it to pay legal fees for domestic terrorists and kill animals when it is for their benefit.

During the past year, I have been on numerous job interviews where I was asked the question, "If you could be any animal, what would you be?"

Animals are often forgotten in times of war, but Michael Mountain, President of Best Friends Animal Society speaks to me about his organization's work with BETA, and their work to get nearly 300 Beirut dogs and cats into the U.S., and in good new homes.

If you're vegetarian, chances are that you want to help put an end to farmed animal cruelty. Many vegetarians want to do more to help animals, but don't know where to start. Here are four simple things you can do to help animals right from your own home!

The battle against acne can be fought without harm to anything but the bacteria on your skin. With a little research, you can find non-toxic natural alternatives that are just as effective. Here are three websites cruelty free shoppers need to know about.

The torture and killing of innocent animals must NOT be tolerated. This judge needs to hear from as many animal lovers as possible!!!

I am proud to report that it is business as usual in the world of politics. Maybe that's not good for the rest of us but it's the way it's always been.

I am a believer in animal rights, but I am a supporter of animal welfare.

For children who are involved in animal welfare and animal rescue, there may be some emotional distress associated with a biology dissection requirement

It seems that many fans both young and old of Meerkat Manor, were upset at what happened to their favorite Meerkat Flower.

Have animal rights gone too far?

Almost all serial killers have abused and/or tortured animals in their childhoods. Animal abuse by children should be taken very seriously.

Catch-22: In attempting to raise awareness on animal abuse issues the details of horrific animal abuse crimes are publicized but in our efforts to raise awareness are we actually helping to perpetrate more crimes?

Several animal welfare groups have petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking to declare foie gras a "diseased food" unfit for human consumption.

There are various animal websites sell images that show abuse of these defenseless creatures.

The gala will include a three-course vegan dinner and a farm animal-inspired auction.