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Defending the Defenseless
A Guide to Protecting and Advocating for Pets|
34,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 16.10.2011 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781442202160 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 312 |
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<span><span><span>Do you love cats, dogs and other pets? Do you want to do more to help protect and advocate for these pets, but don't know where to start? </span><span>Defending the Defenseless</span><span> is for anyone who wants to join a growing crusade to bring animal protection to its rightful place in a civilized society, to protect animals from harm inflicted by humans, and allow them to live happily in an environment that appreciates their unique qualities. Regardless of career or lifestyle, anyone can become an advocate for pets in a growing movement to defend the defenseless. This book guides readers through the variety of ways they can help companion animals and offers practical tips to get involved, from donating money to volunteering at animal shelters, from opposing animal experimentation to raising children to protect animals. </span><span>Defending the Defenseless</span><span> is perfect for anyone who loves animals and is seeking guidance on how to get involved.</span></span></span>
<span><span><span>Defending the Defenseless </span><span>is a practical how-to book on getting involved to protect companion animals. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific area in which all of us can become involved to protect cats, dogs, and other companion animals, and includes practical tips on taking action, from the smallest of tasks, to more involved measures such as making a career of helping animals or launching a large-scale advocacy campaign. This book provides everything you need to know to do more for animal companions.</span></span></span>
<span><span><span>Introduction</span></span><br><span><span>Part One</span><span><br>Chapter 1: Animal Welfare and Animal Rights: Where do you Stand?<br>Chapter 2: Becoming an Animal Advocate: Where to start<br>Chapter 3: Staying Strong and Resilient: Overcoming Conflict and Compassion Fatigue<br></span><span>Part Two</span><span><br>Chapter 4: Humane Education: Kids helping Animals<br>Chapter 5: Advocating for Shelter Animals: Ending Outdated and Questionable ShelterPractices<br>Chapter 6: Models for Thriving Animal Organizations: Saving more Lives through Innovation<br>Chapter 7: Saving a Life: Transporting Shelter Animals<br>Chapter 8: Preventing Cruelty and Neglect of Animals<br>Chapter 9: Protecting Feral Cats<br>Chapter 10: Animal Emergency Preparedness: Disaster Response, Search and Rescue<br>Chapter 11: Attorneys Advocating for Animals<br>Chapter 12: Lobbying for Animals</span></span><br><span><span>Chapter 13: Using your Words to Benefit Animals<br>Chapter 14: Communicating with and Healing Animals<br></span><span>Part Three</span><span><br>Chapter 15: Keeping People and Pets Together: Everyone can Help<br>Chapter 16: Conclusion: Welcome to the Journey</span></span><br><span></span></span>
<span><span><span>Allie Phillips</span><span> is an author, attorney and advocate for the protection of animals and vulnerable victims. She is a former prosecuting attorney who has worked for the National District Attorneys Association where she launched the National Center for Prosecution of Animal Abuse. She was previously employed with American Humane Association as the Vice President of Public Policy and Vice President of Human-Animal Strategic Initiatives. Allie is a nationally-recognized expert on issues involving animal protection and advocacy. She is a volunteer with King Street Cats (Alexandria, VA) and Vice President of No Paws Left Behind. She co-founded Michiganders for Shelter Pets, is a council member of the Michigan State Bar Animal Law Section, on the steering committee of the National Link Coalition, and a Practitioner Member of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.alliephillips.com"><span>www.alliephillips.com</span></a></span><span>.</span></span></span>
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