animal welfare

Examines the history and controversy surrounding using animals for laboratory testing. Presents various issues related to the topics and the opposing view points related to each. Includes text-related questions and activities, diagrams, tables, and color photographs.

"For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and lawmakers worldwide have debated the merits of affording certain rights to animals. Central to any discussion of the topic is morality, who, or what, possesses it, and how and when it should be bestowed. This examination of the animal rights movement covers this and other points of contention, as well as the history of the movement and the people at the forefront of lobbying for animal welfare. Readers will discover and be inspired by the variety of safe, practical methods for getting involved on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will discover how to make a personal checklist of their cruelty-free values and buy budget-friendly clothes that they can feel good about.

This book helps new vegans negotiate the pitfalls of choosing ethical food.

Examines the legal rights and welfare of pets in the United States, covering pet welfare protection, the purebred dog industry, dog and cat overpopulation, wild pets, and other related issues. Includes a chronology, text-related questions and activities, diagrams, tables, color photographs, organizations to contact, reproducibles, and sources for more information.

Twelve-year-old Rob, who passes the time in his rural Florida community by carving wood, is drawn by his spunky but angry friend Sistine into a plan to free a caged tiger. Presented in Arabic.

In March of 1887, Rocco, an eleven-year-old from an Italian village, arrives in New York City where he is forced to live in squalor and beg for money as a street musician, but he finds the city's cruelty to children and animals intolerable and sets out to make things better, whatever the cost to himself.

"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie loves her dog walking job after school. It's the best way to be around so many different puppies. Then she meets Cuddles, a lonely teddy bear pup. It looks like Cuddles is home alone all day and could use some extra attention. Can Lizzie help Cuddles get what she needs?"--Back cover.

Provides information on becoming an animal control officer.