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ANS112 - Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals - Shaw: Web Resources

Evaluating Sources Used for Academic Research

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Ethical & Legal Information


Animal History & Legal Center / Michigan State University College of Law

Search laws by state, topic, subject or species. Includes cases, comprehensive explanations of legal topics, news and legal articles on a variety of animal topics.

 

International Institute for Animal Law

Search laws, legislation and case law.

  
 
Animal Rights & Welfare 

The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) provides information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition.
 
  
Statistics
 
Pet Statistics / American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Statistics on U.S. animal shelters, pet ownership and overpopulation.