Books & Articles
Recommended Books
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The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers Are Transforming the Lives of AnimalsA look at how businesses, consumers, and advocates are reshaping the relationship between humans and animals in America and around the world.
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Lost & Found: Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal ShelterAn intimate portrait of life inside a rural animal shelter — the animals, the staff, and the community that surrounds them.
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Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in AmericaA challenging look at the no-kill movement and the systems that drive animal shelter outcomes across the country.
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The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals and Our Call to Defend ItExplores the deep connection between humans and animals and the moral responsibility that comes with it.
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Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pet CarePractical guidance on reducing the environmental footprint of pet ownership while keeping animals healthy and happy.
Helpful Online Resources
ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — resources on pet care, adoption, and animal welfare advocacy.
aspca.org →Humane Society of the U.S.
The nation's largest animal protection organization — news, resources, and advocacy on all aspects of animal welfare.
humanesociety.org →AVMA — Pet Owners
The American Veterinary Medical Association's public resources on pet health, spay/neuter, and responsible ownership.
avma.org →Petfinder
Search adoptable pets from shelters and rescues across the country. Find your next companion from a local organization.
petfinder.com →Alley Cat Allies
The leading organization for feral and community cat advocacy — resources on TNR (trap-neuter-return) programs.
alleycat.org →Best Friends Animal Society
Working toward a no-kill nation — resources, advocacy, and a national network of shelters and rescue groups.
bestfriends.org →