Those of us who work in companion animal welfare operate closest to the human-animal bond. We possess a unique opportunity to leverage people’s connection with their dogs and cats in a manner that fosters respect, empathy, and understanding for all non-human animals, including wildlife, farmed animals, animals in laboratories and animals used for entertainment.

Here are some resources to help with that effort:

• Presentation to ACOs on farm animal welfare (Heather Cammisa, 2014)
  

• Sample policies and positions addressing the welfare of all animals for animal shelters (Heather Cammisa, 2017)
  

• Plant Based Food Policies for Animal Shelters and other animal groups by Food For Thought Program, Animal Place. 
  

• Can shelters and other 501c3 organizations lobby? (Alliance for Justice, 2018)