While our work with overseas
animal protection groups like the Princess Alia Foundation in Jordan has led to rapid uptake of stunning in some markets, the lack of animal welfare laws in most importing countries puts animals at further risk.
Not exact matches
For example, the scientists think the sharks traveled in their mixed - species
groups for most of the day for
protection against tiger sharks, which are much larger and often prey on their smaller peers (much as herding
animals like gazelles stay together for
protection against hungry lions).
The Mayor's Alliance, a nonprofit liaison between city agencies, major
animal protection organizations and smaller neighborhood
groups, has a program called the NYC Feral Cat Initiative providing information, education and some services,
like transport and traps.
In response to complaints from heart - broken pet owners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with
animal -
protection groups like the Humane Society of the United States to halt the rising number of dogs entering the U.S. from foreign puppy mills.
Save the
Animals Foundation, Inc. and the
Animal Protection League of New Jersey — working closely with other cat rescue and wildlife
groups — are relocating a colony of feral cats from their current South Jersey location to nearby farms, horse stables, wineries, and the
like.
For too long, extreme and corrupt
groups like PeTA have co-opted the
animal movement, bringing criticism and shame to the cause of
animal protection.
Breed - specific legislation — otherwise known as BSL — has been has been roundly criticized by
groups across the board, from
animal - focused organizations
like the American Society for the
Protection of
Animals, the Humane Society of the United States, and the American Veterinary Medical Association, to the American Bar Association.