Vegetarian & Animal Issues

Animals, etc.

An international organization that works to end vivisection (the use of animals in biomedical research, dissection, testing and education). Vivisection actually harms people as well as animals, by wasting time, effort and money on research of little or no benefit. Non-animal, scientific research, however,holds great promise for both human and animal ailments.

This Association is dedicated to advancing and disseminating knowledge about the responsible care and use of laboratory animals for the benefit of human and animal health.

The Website for Animal Rights and environmental news compiled by grassroots activists who know the score.

Providing a source of information and encouragement for those exploring the issues involved in Animal Rights.

ncludes guides on topics pertaining to the care and protection of the natural world, and  especially concerning the condition of the air, water and soil as well as the preservation of plant and animal species.

Huge amount of info concerning the ethics of the animal rights issue: articles, FAQ's, online magazines, links and more.

Guardians was formed to provide expert information on vivisection. Our approach to the issue is purely scientific, and as such our advisers are scientific and medical experts and health care professionals.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is the nation's largest and most influential animal protection organization. With a membership  and constituency of more than 5 million people, The HSUS is a powerful  voice for animals.

The purpose of the MIT Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (SETA) is to foster awareness of various issues related to animal rights and welfare, such as the use of animals in experiments and testing, in the clothing and fur industries, in hunting, in entertainment, and in food production. This is accomplished through Lobby 10 informational booths, vegan food sales, lectures, ongoing discussion with MIT Food Service, and other activities. SETA also works with other Boston area animal rights organizations.

The mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of  humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

The National Anti-Vivisection Society The National Anti-Vivisection Society is dedicated to abolishing the exploitation of animals used in research, education and product testing.

Efforts focus on the conservation of wildlife and wild places and the health of the environment upon which we all depend, with special emphasis on endangered species and habitats, wetlands, water quality, land stewardship and sustainable communities.

International weekly journal of science

The Militant, Direct Action Magazine of Grassroots Animal Liberationists & Their Supporters

The paper prepapred by John Broida, Leanne Tingley, Robert Kimball and Joseph Miele1 They examined the possibility that opinions on the animal rights debate reflect differences in personality. Our survey of 1055 college students compared scores on the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory and other personality measures with scores on the Animal Research Survey.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment.

This page provides current information on the sandpiper and plover migration through the lower 48 states.

It's their aim to inform as much people as we can about the global problems this world is facing. Here you can find articles about animals, environmental problems, natural disasters, public health etc.

Variety of reference materials: dictionaries, literature, journals, etc.

Calls attention to birds at risk before they require federal listing, stressing preventative action today over last-minute rescue attempts in the future.

WebActive is a weekly publication designed to offer progressive activists an up-to-date resource on the World Wide Web to find other organizations and individuals with similar values and interests.

Vegetarian

This is a really neat site for vegetarians, vegans and "wannabe's." Here you can find recipes, facts, links, news and events, and a bookstore. It's fun and easy to move around in as well as providing a lot of useful information.

Working Together to bring Organic Food to the world.

The primary purpose of this web site is to educate the world about the power of the Organic Vegetarian Living/Raw Food diet.

This is of specific interest to entry-level vegetarians. This virtual compendium of vegetarian information and sources, allows you to look up "How to be a Vegetarian in 10 Easy Steps," how to cope with Vegan Dating Dilemmas, the lyrics to "Meat is Murder" by Morissey, and All in the Vegan Family (one family's story of living vegan).

NAVS is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting vegetarianism.

This web page has all types of recipes, listed catagorically.  Besides the vegetarian recipes, there is also a list of vegetarian links to explore.

Some good sprouting & health links

More vegetarian links than you could shake a carrot stick at...Take your time!

The collections of the Vegetarian Resource Center include various informational materials in the areas of vegetarian diet and lifestyle, including history of the vegetarian movement's policies and politics, personalities, and expressions, from the Ancients in the civilized world through the present.

The is a grassroots, web-based organization run entirely by, and for, youth who support compassionate, healthy, globally-aware, vegetarian/vegan living. The Network is committed to providing support and encouragement to vegetarian youth through programs that emphasize inter-personal communication and peer support.

This is an organization that works to end animal exploitation by promoting a vegan lifestyle. Their main activity is distributing a booklet called, Why Vegan? which goes beyond the simple definition of veganism by showing individuals how to better the world through the daily choices they make. The site also provides essays, newletters, resources and links.

The Vegetarian Pages is intended to be an independent, definitive Internet guide for vegetarians, vegans and others.

A guide to online vegetarianism, including a number of bulletin boards on topics from animal rights to parenting. There is also information available on meal planning, composting and book reviews.

This site provides a lot of interaction for users. There are over a dozen message boards to choose from, an online magazine and recipes.

VivaVegie Society is a vegetarian advocacy group which was formed in 1991 and serves as an educational organization for the cause of vegetarianism. They have published over 40,000 copies of "101 Reasons Why I'm a Vegetarian" which has served as "the mighty convincer." Check out the site for more information on this, their newsletter and to see Penelo Pea Pod.

Pets

Caring for Cats

CFA has been devoted to the promotion and protection of all cats. CFA as a whole, as well as individual member clubs and individuals associated with CFA, have together  made outstanding contributions in feline health research, animal welfare, and disaster relief over the years.

Catstuff

A mixed bag of music, graphics, stories along with serious issues, like preventing animal abuse. If you like/love cats, you've gotta go there!

Net Vet

NetVet & the Electronic Zoo originate from the vivid imagination and late night web-surfing of Dr. Ken Boschert, a Veterinarian at Washington University's Division of Comparative Medicine, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Among this server's Web Pages are numerous views of Veterinary Medical and Animal resources available on the Internet and beyond.  Includes the Care For Pets website.

This site for those who want  to know about caring for dogs, cats, fish and birds.  Very helpful info.