Recommended Links

www.actsofkindness.org The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others by providing educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources.

www.animalconcerns.org Animal Concerns is an online community for people concerned about animal welfare. Includes daily news updates.

www.animalsvoice.com The Animals Voice features investigative reports, recent media coverage, and other articles on animal issues, multimedia tools for helping animals, and more.

www.animal-education.org/resource-database.asp International Animal Welfare Education (‘IN AWE’) database provides educators access to lessons and materials on animal welfare. Materials are designed for teaching students ages 5-16.

www.aphe.org Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE) provides professional development opportunities and networking for educators who promote humane attitudes towards people, animals and the environment.

www.ChooseKindness.com Guides visitors to online resources on alternatives to using animals for food, entertainment, clothing, education, and more.

www.clubsaga.org The Student's Animal Guardian Alliance (SAGA) offers resources and networking opportunities for high school animal welfare clubs.

www.crittermagazine.com Critter Magazine, an animal adoption publication dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals through education, by supporting spay/neuter efforts, encouraging responsible pet guardianship, and helping to find loving homes for animals in need. Includes a popular "Kid's Page."

www.familyfriendlysites.com Family Friendly Sites Directory

www.gfwc.org The General Federation of Women's Clubs is a volunteer service organization that supports the arts, preserves natural resources, promotes education, encourages healthy lifestyles, stresses civic involvement, and works toward world peace and understanding.

www.humanesocietyu.org Humane Society University (HSU), the education arm of the Humane Society of the United States, provides graduate certificates/degrees and other professional development opportunities for those in education, animal care and control, and those who have an interest in humane and environmental issues.

www.humanesociety.org/teens Humane Society Youth's website for middle- and high-school students features an online Humane High School, guidelines for forming a club, and more.

www.humanesociety.org/kids Humane Society Youth's website for elementary-school children features games, stories, project ideas, and more fun for kids.

www.meganhicks.com Megan Hicks, 2000 Storyteller of the Year, brings great stories to life and teaches the tricks of the trade through workshops.

www.nationalgeographic.com/animals National Geographic's "Animals and Nature" pages include a spot for kids.

www.nchumane.org North County Humane Society and SPCA. Its SpayNow! Game is a fun way to teach kids about responsible pet care and overpopulation.

www.nhes.org The National Humane Education Society provides humane education, rescue and relief assistance for animals, and screened adoption services.

www.pegasusfoundation.org The Pegasus Foundation is a private, independent foundation that supports animal and environmental protection programs.

www.petrockfest.com The Pet Rock Festival brings animal welfare organizations of all kinds together to fuse an even tighter network and to get the word out about their programs to the public. The annual event is held within the first two weeks of September each year in Worcester, Massachusetts.

www.ryannewmanfoundation.org The Ryan Newman Foundation was established by NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and wife Krissie to provide philanthropic efforts to enrich the lives of people and animals throughout the U.S.

www.teachhumane.org Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART) is dedicated to helping schools comply with humane education laws in New York State by developing an integrated humane and character education instructional curriculum.

www.thepetgazette.us The Pet Gazette is a free monthly publication that helps rescue groups and shelters find homes for homeless animals.

www.worldrabiesday.org World Rabies Day raises awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main global sources.