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Animal Law Links

Animal Legal Defense Fund: The original and still the best; our parent organization.

Animal Legal and Historical Web Center: A terrific resource and database for all animal law topics; hosted and maintained by Michigan State University College of Law and Professor David Favre; (also, look for the "exotic pets" page by SALDF's Matthew Liebman)

National Center for Animal Law: From Lewis & Clark Law School; coordinates annual animal law competitions and conference; provides general support to law students interested in animal law.

Animal Law Review: Also from Lewis & Clark; this is the nation's first law review devoted exclusively to animal issues.

Animal Rights Law Project: From Rutgers University School of Law, Professor Gary Francione, and Adjunct Professor Anna Charlton; resource for essays, statutes, and other animal law materials.

Animal Protection Institute: California-based national animal advocacy group with partial focus on litigation and legislation.

International Institute for Animal Law: resource for laws and legislation regarding animal welfare.

Society for Animal Protective Legislation: Legislative division of the Animal Welfare Institute.

A Legal Person: This documentary focuses on renowned animal rights lawyer Steven Wise as he makes the case for extending legal rights to animals; an excellent introduction to the issue of animal law.

National Association for Biomedical Research, Animal Law Section: A view from the other side, this is the website of a pro-vivisection organization.

 

Bay Area Animal Rights Resources

The Bay Leaf Cafe: A proud supporter of SALDF and our favorite vegan restaurant in the South Bay; winner of numerous "Best Of..." awards.

Bay Area Vegetarians: A one-stop spot for Bay Area animal rights and vegan/vegetarian happenings. Be sure to check out the Ultimate Guide to Vegetarian Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, a comprehensive listing of animal rights restaurants, businesses, organizations, and much more.

Animal Rights on the Farm (ARF!): ARF is the Stanford undergraduate animal rights group; they work to bring animal rights issues and vegetarianism to the Stanford community by hosting speakers, film screenings, and free vegetarian dinners (formerly Stanford Vegan Action).

Animal Place: the Bay Area's sanctuary for abused animals; Animal Place also serves as a humane education center.

 

Why Animal Rights?

The Animal Rights FAQ: This set of answers to frequently asked questions covers just about every aspect of animal rights imaginable.

The Animal Rights Image Gallery: Why Animal Rights? A picture is worth a thousand words. From Animals Voice.

Animal Rights Organizations

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Controversial, but important, PETA can take credit for modernizing and popularizing the modern animal rights movement.

Humane Society of the United States: The coutry's largest animal welfare organization, HSUS has a large base of support, and has incorporated broader animal rights concerns into its traditional advocacy.

The Fund for Animals: Founded by author Cleveland Amory, the Fund works to secure protection for all animals, with a focus on wildlife.

Vegan Outreach: One of the most effective grassroots animal rights groups focusing on educational advocacy by hitting the streets to pass out informative information on veganism.

Vegan Action: A vegan advocacy group that seeks to educate the public about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle through creative and effective outreach campaigns.

United Poultry Concerns: One of the most diverse and creative organizations in animal rights; dedicated to the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl; UPC runs a sanctuary for injured birds, writes and publishes academic essays and books on animal issues, conducts national outreach campaigns, and hosts conferences on major animal rights issues.

In Defense of Animals: One of the country's major animal rights organzations, IDA is run by a former veterinarian who seeks to defend all animals from human abuse.

Farm Sanctuary: One of the most heart-warming strategies in animal rights, Farm Sanctuary serves as a refuge for injured farm animals who have beeen lucky enough to have their lives spared.

National Anti-Vivisection Society: NAVS has worked to abolish the exploitation of animals in research, and promotes non-animal alternatives for biomedical research.

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: PCRM advocates the health benefits of a plant-based diet and works for the use of responsible alternatives to animals in biomedical research.

Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty: Controversial direct action group dedicated to shutting down Huntingdon Life Sciences, one of the most notorious exploiters of animals. While their tactics are controversial, they cannot be ignored. [Stanford SALDF has no official position on SHAC, but is opposed to the unnecessary abuse of animals at Huntingdon Life Sciences.]

Animal Liberation Front: For the past 30 years, the ALF has taken a "hands-on" approach to animal liberation. The ALF espouses a philosophy of nonviolence against all sentient beings, while using tactics like sabotage, property destruction, and animal rescues. [Stanford SALDF has no official position on the ALF, but is opposed to all needless violence against sentient beings, including animals exploited in factory farms, fur farms, and vivsection laboratories.]

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