Education & Resources
Through various resources and educational materials, AWI equips learners of all types to improve the lives of animals. Through education, we aim to foster an understanding of the positive impact that compassionate attitudes and behaviors can have on animals, the environment, and ourselves.
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AWI provides free, downloadable books, reports, lesson plans, and brochures on a variety of animal welfare issues. Many of our materials are also available in print form. Those who can put them directly to use helping animals may obtain one free copy of up to 10 publications. Place your order online through the order form or by calling us at (202) 337-2332.
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Animal Welfare Institute: Celebrating 75 Years of Advocacy
Magazine Published 2026
A special edition magazine commemorating the Animal Welfare Institute's 75th anniversary.
Denali’s New Life
Book Published 2026
Children’s book that tells the true story of a brave and resilient pit bull mix named Denali, who has survived and thrived despite a traumatic event. Designed for children reading at a second-grade level.
Talking Horse Sense into Congress: A Guide
Brochure Published 2026
This booklet from the Homes for Horses Coalition offers tips to help equine rescues, sanctuaries, and welfare organizations be effective advocates for federal equine protection policies; includes an overview of important equine welfare issues and bills before Congress.
Domestic Violence: Tips for Veterinary Offices
Brochure Published 2026
Designed for veterinary offices, this handout offers guidance for recognizing and responding to domestic violence.
Refinements for Rodents and Rabbits in Research Institutions
Book Published 2026
Summary and synthesis of 15 years of research on welfare improvements to the housing and care of mice, rats, other rodents, and rabbits used in experimentation. Chapters include: housing, social housing, environmental enrichment, abnormal behavior, human-animal interaction, colony management, and...
NAMS: Advancing Science and Reducing Animal Use in Laboratories
Brochure Published 2026
A brochure developed by AWI for high schoolers. Many scientists and animal advocacy groups have a shared goal of reducing or eliminating the use of animals in laboratories as nonanimal methods advance. Studies using these nonanimal methods—collectively called “new approach...
Endangered Species Poster
Poster Published 2026
Colorful poster for classrooms featuring 20 photos of species protected under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Signs of Domestic Violence
Brochure Published 2026
Designed for animal welfare professionals, this screening tool includes tips on how to recognize and respond to signs of domestic violence.
A Consumer’s Guide to Food Labels and Animal Welfare
Brochure Published 2025
Interactive and mobile-friendly guide to help consumers understand the animal welfare implications of food label claims and certifications applied to dairy, egg, meat, and some seafood products. Includes information on the standards and reliability of some of the most common...
A Consumer’s Guide to Food Labels and Animal Welfare (Pocket Version)
Brochure Published 2025
Concise guide to help consumers understand the animal welfare implications of food label claims and certifications applied to dairy, egg, and meat products. Includes information on the standards and reliability of some of the most common claims consumers see, including...
North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation and Vessel Strike Protections Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2025
Students will learn about North Atlantic right whale conservation efforts along the US East Coast, focusing on protections from vessel strikes, one of the leading threats to this species. For grades 10–12; integrates interactive exploration with critical thinking and creativity,...
Farmed Animals in Transport: The Twenty-Eight Hour Law
Report Published 2025
Analysis of enforcement of the federal Twenty-Eight Hour Law from 2006–2023. Updates 2022 edition of report.
Barn Fires: A Deadly Threat to Farmed Animals
Report Published 2025
Examination of barn fires and associated farmed animal deaths in the United States. Presents findings from three years of compiled data on when, where, and why barn fires occur, and offers recommendations on how to prevent them. Updates 2022 edition...
Humane Slaughter Update
Report Published 2025
Analysis of federal and state enforcement of humane slaughter laws, from 2019–2022; follow-up to AWI’s 2020 Humane Slaughter Update.
Signs of Elder Abuse & Neglect
Brochure Published 2024
Designed for animal welfare professionals, this screening tool includes tips on how to recognize and respond to signs of elder abuse and neglect.
About AWI
Brochure Published 2024
Overview of AWI’s goals and programs to alleviate the suffering inflicted upon animals by humans.
Signs of Child Abuse & Neglect
Brochure Published 2024
Designed for animal welfare professionals, this screening tool includes tips on how to recognize and respond to signs of child abuse and neglect.
Frog Anatomy Body Systems Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Lesson plan developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Pig Anatomy Organ Systems Unit Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Lesson plan developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Rat Anatomy Organ Systems Unit Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Lesson plan developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
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