You'll find great information online, but do your homework. Being listed does not imply an endorsement, so research carefully.
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Advocacy: Stay on Top of Legislation and Ways You Can Help (My favorites are in green)
Where Does Your State Stand? US Animal Protection Law State Rankings (Animal Legal Defense Fund)
Animal Legal Defense Fund (home page)
HASS: Human Animal Support Services
Best Friends, Save Them All Best Friends conducts monthly Zoom sessions on how you can get involved.
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Selected Other Links
ASPCA Advocacy Center and ASPCA Public Policy (sign up for email alerts) You do not need to donate to use the site.
Ladyfreethinker.org Here you'll find urgent news, articles and petitions. You can sign up for a free newsletter. It can be depressing to read how people treat animals, but important for all of us to take action.
National Canine Research Council
Center for Animals and Public Policy, Tufts University
Paws for People, Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction
Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
Animal Legal & Historical Center at Michigan State University
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Animals as Crime Victims: Development of a New Legal Status, (Animal Legal Defense Fund October enews, October 29, 2019)
A Second Chance also labeled How Michael Vick's Dogfighting Case Changed Animal Welfare Although leading animal-rights agencies thought the dogs needed to be put down, with training they thrived. (Washington Post, September 18, 2019) May need a subscription to read the Washington Post articles. This is an old but important article.
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​Animal Careers​
Cornell University Animal Careers
AVMA Pet Education (not career-related)
Petfinder's Quick Overview of Animal Careers
Care.com, 11 Jobs Working With Animals and How Much Money You Can Make
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Information About Schools
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America Their FAQ page linked here explains the difference between veterinary technologist, veterinary technician and veterinary assistant (and veterinarian). It also links to accredited schools.
Tuft University's List of Accredited Veterinary Schools in the US and Abroad
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), list of veterinary schools
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Pre-Vet
CareerMutt®Blogs: Free Online Info for Pre-Vets: Part I and Online Advice for Pre-Vets: Part 2.
The resources listed in the blogs are also included below.
Veterinary Information Network (VIN) Sites: I Want to Be a Veterinarian and Vet School Bound
American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary School Admission 101
Career Girls (the veterinarian page) Career Girls is a nonprofit with career information and interviews with women in the field.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (US government's official site for career information)
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Research About Pets
Science Daily (dogs)
Science Daily (cats; you can also check other animals)
"Why Study Dog Cognition," Duke Canine Cognition Center
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Research--Your Dog Can Take Part!
Yale University Canine Cognition Center YouTube Video about the Center, which is based in the Psychology department
"How Can Your Dog Participate," Duke Canine Cognition Center
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Source for People Who Need Help Paying Vet Bills
GoFundMe's List of Other Organizations that Help Pay for Veterinary Bills
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Inspiring Stories
Amazing Stories of People Saving Animals
7 Incredible Stories of Animal Bravery (animals are the heroes)
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