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 State Animal Cruelty Laws

ASPCA Report Animal Cruelty

Current Law and Suggested Approaches to Improving Captive Bird Welfare

by the Animal Protection Institute (API)

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

Center for Animal Law Studies (CAL) in collaboration with the Animal Legal Defense Fund – Legal Resources

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

AnimalLaw.com
by the International Institute for Animal Law

Animal Legal Defense Fund

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

Know Your Legislators Position on Animal Protection
by Humane USA

Project Vote Smart

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