Only for the Welfare of Animals
Animal welfare charities argue for greater protection for non-human animals, particularly those used by human beings in laboratories or in entertainment, as well as domestic animals such as those used for food, labor, or as companions.
When we say animal welfare charities, what is the first thing that comes into your mind? Animal rights and welfare right. Well what if I say, what is the difference between animal welfare charities and animal rights charities? Well there is a fine line between those two. Animal welfare charities argue for greater protection for non-human animals, particularly those used by human beings in laboratories or in entertainment, as well as domestic animals such as those used for food, labor, or as companions (pets). Unlike animal rights groups, animal welfare charities do not argue that animals should never be used, or kept as property, by human beings. Nor do any animal welfare groups advocate violence. These groups tend to seek legal, social and financial strategies. There are a lot of animal welfare charities around that devotes themselves for the protection of animals worldwide. And among the many animal welfare charities is the HSUS or the Humane Society of the United States. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a Washington, D.C-based animal welfare charities and advocacy groups. It is also the largest animal welfare charities in the world, with nearly 10 million members and a 2006 budget of US$103 million. The HSUS was founded in 1954 by journalist Fred Myers and three others. The group's major campaigns target four primary issues: factory farming, animal fighting and other forms of animal cruelty, the fur trade, and inhumane sport hunting practices. The HSUS provides many forms of assistance to local animal shelters, operates a number of direct animal care programs, and is a leader in promoting best practices for local animal shelters throughout the country. The HSUS founders did not seek to duplicate the efforts of hundreds of local societies working to help animals. Instead, they decided to tackle cruelties of national scope, seeking to resolve animal welfare problems by applying strategies, resources, and solutions beyond the capability of local organizations.
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