Avian Welfare Resource Center from the The Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) is a grassroots network of representatives from avian welfare, animal protection, and humane organizations dedicated to the ethical treatment and protection of birds living in captivity and in their natural habitats. The mission of the AWC is to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and suffering of captive birds, and to address the crucial issues of rescue, placement, and sanctuary for displaced birds. The AWC also supports efforts to insure the survival of wild birds and the conservation of their natural habitats.

 

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Avian Welfare Laws & Legislation

Research existing and pending laws that impact animal welfare and learn more about animal law.

Current Avian & Animal Welfare Laws

ASPCA Animal Cruelty Law Summaries

Current Law and Suggested Approaches to Improving Captive Bird Welfare

by the Animal Protection Institute (API)

Government Affairs: Federal Legislation

by the Humane Society of the United States

Government Affairs: State Legislation

by the Humane Society of the United States

The Current State of Pet Shop Laws
By the Animal Protection Institute

Recent and Pending Avian Protection Legislation

The Animals’ Platform: a blueprint that can be used at the local, state and national level to promote new and stricter animal protection legislation and policy
By Animals & Society Institute

Captive Wildlife Platform
By Animals & Society Institute

Captive Wildlife Position Paper
By Animals & Society Institute

European Union Ban on the Importation of Wild-Caught Birds
Birds Are For Watching

API Makes California the First State to Regulate the Sale of Unweaned Birds

Current Law and Suggested Approaches to Improving Captive Bird Welfare
by the Animal Protection Institute (API)

Model Pet Shop Legislation: An Act Regulating the Sale of Unweaned Bird
By the Animal Protection Institute (API)

Model Legislation: An Act Regulating the Sale of Unweaned Birds

Animal Law Resources

Animal Cruelty Laws: Where Does Your State Stand?
by the Humane Society of the U.S.

State Animal Anti-Cruelty Statutes: An Overview
by the Animal legal & Historical Center

AnimalLaw.com
by the International Institute for Animal Law

Animal Law Review
by Lewis & Clark Law School

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Animal Legal & Historical Center
by Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law

Animal Welfare Legislation News
By the Animal Law Coalition, Best Friends Network

Citizen Lobbying Center

By the Humane Society of the U.S.

European Union Ban on the Importation of Wild-Caught Birds
Birds Are For Watching

Lobby for Animal Welfare
by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Wildlife Interest Group
by the American Society of International Law

Animal Welfare Act & Regulations 
USDA Animal Welfare Information Center 

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library 
Government and Professional Resources:  

USDA Animal Welfare Resources

The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) 
by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

Resources and Links

U. S. Regulatory Laws & Resources

Animal Welfare Act

Lacey Act

Migratory Bird Treaty

Wild Bird Conservation Act

US State and territory animal import regulations

State Veterinarians

US Fish & Wildlife Service on Birds

International Resources

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES)

International Animal Export Regulations

Contact Your Legislators

HSUS Citizen Lobbying Center

Know Your Legislators Position on Animal Protection
by Humane USA

Project Vote Smart

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