Program Term Archive
Companion Animals
Protect Wildlife, Pets, and Families from Deadly “Cyanide Bombs”
Companion AnimalsMillions of animals are killed annually by the USDA’s Wildlife Services program—each one at taxpayer expense. The program uses cruel and outdated methods, including chemical poisons known as M-44 sodium...
What You Can Do for Companion Animals
Companion AnimalsBe an Educated Consumer Here are a few ways to help companion animals by being an educated consumer: Bird Trade Never buy a pet bird from a commercial outlet, even...
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act
Animals in Laboratories, Companion AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (AWEIA) protects animals from unscrupulous dealers and exhibitors, and closes existing loopholes in the US Department of Agriculture licensing process that endanger animals and...
Animals and Interpersonal Violence
Companion AnimalsInterpersonal violence is a term that encompasses many possible relationships: Intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sibling violence.
Professional Tools and Trainings
Companion AnimalsOur team members are well-versed in the link between animal maltreatment and human violence. We welcome the opportunity to provide tools and training for other organizations. To request our services,...
Housing Insecurity with Pets
Companion AnimalsAccording to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, the number of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the United States is steadily...
Emergency Preparedness for Pets
Companion AnimalsWhen natural disasters or other emergencies occur, you may need to take quick action to save yourself, your family members, and—perhaps most challenging—your companion animals. With proper preparation, however, seeing...
Puppy Mills
Companion AnimalsBringing a dog into one’s life and home can be a wonderful thing. When many decide to search for the perfect canine companion, they go “window shopping” at the pet...
Center for the Study of NIBRS Animal Cruelty Data
Companion AnimalsThe Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program collects and organizes information on crime in the United States. Law enforcement agencies across the country submit crime data to...
Safe Havens for Pets
Companion AnimalsSafe havens for pets are sheltering services available to help individuals experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness place their companion animals out of harm’s way so that they may seek safe...