RESOURCES
ANIMAL ADVOCACY GROUPS
The Humane Society of the United States
www.hsus.org
We work to reduce suffering and to create meaningful social change for animals by advocating for sensible public policies, investigating cruelty and working to enforce existing laws, educating the public about animal issues, joining with corporations on behalf of animal-friendly policies, and conducting hands-on programs that make ours a more humane world.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
www.aspca.org
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fights to alleviate the injustices animals face. Whether it’s saving a pet who has been accidentally poisoned, fighting to pass humane laws, rescuing animals from abuse or sharing resources with shelters across the country, we work toward the day in which no animal will live in pain or fear.
CHAKO: Coalition of Human Advocates for K9s & Owners
www.chako.org
A national Dog Owners' Education and Advocacy Group. CHAKO is for all dog owners, of all breeds, pure and mixed, show, pet or working, all over the United States. Advocating for all breeds of dogs (and, by extension, their owners)! Lobby and support the rights of responsible dog owners across the U.S., regardless of their breeds of choice.
Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation
www.mcabsl.wildapricot.org
The Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation was founded in October 2008 by directors, Dahlia Canes and Edel Miedes. They joined forces with a group of professional individuals who shared the same passion against breed discrimination. Together they have been working tirelessly to have the current BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) ordinance removed from Miami Dade County.
ADOA: American Dog Owners Association
www.adoa.org
Supported entirely by members, the ADOA is an inclusive organization that spans the dog world, and is comprised of individual dog owners, local dog clubs and organizations, shelters and rescues, ethical home and hobby breeders, and statewide federations. The ADOA provides extensive information and updates on dog related legislation across the U.S.
Best Friends Animal Society
www.bestfriends.org
Best Friends Animal Society is guided by a simple philosophy: kindness to animals builds a better world for all of us. Best Friends offers sanctuary, education and advocacy for all animals. This organization took in many of the Michael Vick dogs.
Roverlution
www.roverlution.org
Roverlution is a national dog owners' advocacy group adamantly opposed to restrictive laws and policies that serve to prevent dog ownership on the basis of breed selection or size limitations.
Understand-a-bull
www.understand-a-bull.com
This website focuses on the bully breed and gives extensive information on breed history, legislation, dog attacks and court cases.
CLUBS & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The American Kennel Club
www.akc.org
The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
AKC: Canine Good Citizen Program
www.akc.org/events/cgc
The AKC created the Canine Good Citizen program is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.
Staffordshire Terrier Club of America
www.amstaff.org
The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America (STCA) is an organization promoting and protecting the interests of the American Staffordshire Terrier. The STCA was formed in 1936 and is a member club of the American Kennel Club. History and standards of the breed can be found on this website.
American Temperament Test Society, Inc.
www.atts.org
The American Temperament Test Society, Inc. (ATTS) is a national not-for-profit organization (registered in the state of Missouri) for the promotion of uniform temperament evaluation of purebred and spayed/neutered mixed-breed dogs.
The American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 76,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
RESCUE
Happy Tails Books
happytailsbooks.com
You or someone you know could get their amazing rescue story published by Happy Tails Books! From their website: "Happy Tails Books collects thought-provoking stories from people who have participated in dog rescue or dog adoption, and compiles them into books that educate and entertain readers!" Happy Tails Books is also helping us spread the word about Beyond the Myth. Their recent interview with Libby is posted on their website.
The Chako Rescue Association for the American Pit Bull Terrier
www.pitbull.us
The CHAKO Rescue Organization for the American Pit Bull Terrier. This site provides information on rescue, breed history, and information on how to get your dog trained for therapy and assistance work.
Pitbull Rescue Central
www.pbrc.org
The PBRC website is a virtual shelter and resource for owners and caretakers of American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and pit bull mixes.
Bless the Bullys
www.blessthebullys.com
Bless The Bullys Pit Bull Rescue and Education is a safe haven and foster home for bull breeds in need located in Middle Tennessee, near Cookeville. They work with shelters across the state and temperament test all of their dogs before making them available for adoption.
Villalobos Rescue Center
www.vrcpitbull.com
Villalobos Rescue Center is a rescue, rehabilitation and placement facility for abused and abandoned Pit Bulls located in Canyon County, California. On any given day, VRC has between 150-200 Pit Bulls on their 10- acre facility.
Home at Last Rescue
www.homeatlastrescue.org
Home At Last Rescue (HAL) plays an active role in this "no-kill" movement by rescuing animals from city shelters, providing temporary foster care, and bringing these animals to the public for placement in high-quality, loving homes. Historically, HAL has operated primarily in the Berkeley area and has been instrumental in lowering the euthanasia rate in the Berkeley municipal shelter from over 60% three years ago, to under 20% this past year.
HAL is now working to replicate this success by expanding efforts to other East Bay communities.
Wallace the Pit Bull
www.wallacethepitbull.com
Wallace is a rescued American Pit Bull Terrier and the 2007 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Freestyle Flying Disc National Champion!
RESEARCH ON DOG BITES
National Canine Research Council
www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com
Karen Delise, a researcher and author, formed the national canine research council in order to publish accurate, documented research to promote a better understanding of the human-canine bond.
