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Avian Protection Society The APS is a group dedicated to ensuring proper care of birds in pet stores and other situations. http://avianprotectors.homestead.com/

Gooseberry.org Thirty second animated spay and neuter public service announcements available to non-profit organizations. http://www.gooseberry.org

Pet-Abuse.Com Breaking the cycle of abuse through action and education. Contains the National Abuse Registry, information for shelters, and humane education tips. http://www.pet-abuse.com/

Speak Out for Animals Features a listing of petitions, campaigns and links. http://www.actioncat.com/speakout.html

Stolen Pets Information on pets taken under false pretense through "free to a good home" ads, abducted from their yards, or are taken from humane shelters through a practice called pound seizure. http://www.stolenpets.com/

Stop One Form of Animal Cruelty: The Use of Live Animal Drop Off Facilities Features photos and descriptions of live animal drop bins, boxes, and cages for unwanted pets. http://www.angelfire.com/pa3/haight/droppage.html

Tragedy of Free to a Good Home Information about the danger of giving away pets. Tips for those who are adopting out pets and warnings for those adopting a pet. http://www.petrescue.com/library/free-pet.htm

Why Not Coercive Legislation? Argues against stringent regulation of cat and dog breeders as a solution to pet overpopulation. http://www.cfainc.org/articles/why-not-coerce.html