Animal Humane Society's positions on animal welfare issues

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Animal Humane Society's positions on animal welfare issues

The following position statements have been established by the board of directors and staff of Animal Humane Society.

  • Animals in entertainment and competition
  • Animals used for biomedical research and testing and education
  • Breed-specific bans
  • Breeding of companion animals
  • Canine elective and cosmetic surgical procedures
  • Community cats
  • Declawing of domestic cats
  • Open admission
  • Pet identification
  • Pet population
  • Pet training methods
  • Rescue and relief
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