Global Resources and Networks

Humane Society International invites you to check out two terrific web resources designed specifically for individuals and organizations working for the protection of animals around the globe:

The HSI Electronic Library is an ever-growing collection of articles, papers, humane education flyers, and other information in Arabic, English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese designed specifically as an aid to those working for animals worldwide. Library materials are arranged in nine topic areas:

1. Animal sheltering and control
2. Animal care
3. Euthanasia
4. Exotic animals and wildlife
5. Fundraising and public relations
6. Humane society organization and operation
7. Public education
8. Humane slaughter issues

External Links

• World Animal Net Directory—This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date directory of animal-protection organizations anywhere. The World Animal Net Directory lists 10,000 contacts in 130 countries. The site also provides links to more than 2,000 web sites of animal protection organizations worldwide.

• Humane Society University—Through training and education, Humane Society University provides animal care and control professionals and others involved in animal care with the skills necessary to maximize their ability to help animals.

• Humane Career Toolbox—Humane Society University's guide to building a career working with animals.

• Animal Sheltering magazine

• Spanish-English materials from the National Association for Humane and Environmental Education (NAHEE).

• Materiales en Español/Ingles de National Association for Humane and Environmental Education (NAHEE).

• Jelly Jam—a humane and environmental education resource.

• Potcake: Dog Ownership in New Providence, The Bahamas—a systematic study of dog ownership in a Caribbean society.

• Temple Grandin—Designer of livestock-handling facilities and an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State, Temple Grandin is the expert on humane livestock handling and transport.  See also: http://www.templegrandin.org/ 

•  FAO—Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

•  OIE—World Organization for Animal Health-Initiatives in Animal Welfare.

• Bushmeat Crisis Task Force—The BCTF is a consortium of conservation organizations and scientists dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by the commercial hunting of wildlife for meat.