More about NAIA from their website:
"The National Animal Interest Alliance is an educational organization
of business, agricultural, scientific and recreational interests
dedicated to promoting animal welfare and strengthening the bond between
humans and animals. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1993, the NAIA
includes thousands of pet owners, dog and cat clubs, obedience clubs and
rescue groups, as well as breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research
scientists, farmers, fishermen, hunters and wildlife biologists. The
NAIA can be contacted at PO Box 66579, Portland, Oregon 97290-6579.
http://www.naiaonline.org ; email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; telephone
503-761-1139; fax 503-761-1289."
One of the founders, Patti Strand wrote the very interesting book "The
Hijacking of the Humane Movement".
Suze
"Susan A. Schlenger" wrote:
>
> Dear Patricia,
> In Massachusetts we have The Mass Federation of Dog Clubs
> http://www.massfeddogs.org/ , many all breed dog clubs, parent clubs who
> do a lot of public education and lobbying and there are also national
> organizations which are similar to Mass Federation of Dog Clubs that
> advocate for responsible treatment of animals. Often these
> organizations are specific to breed; dog, cat, etc.
> One National lobbying organization is THE ANIMAL COUNCIL, P.O. BOX 168,
> MILLBRAE CA 94030. They publish an online alert about legislative
> matters concerning animals and do a pretty good job of explaining the
> proposed legislation. I particularly like the NAIA Trust
> http://www.naiatrust.org/ because of their moderate stance on animal
> welfare. Unfortunately, they are lately spending much of their time
> fighting useless legislation such as the PPA. They are, from all I can
> see about them, believers in sustainable resources, i.e. they don't
> believe in banning hunting but rather in conserving species.
> (Personally, I don't like hunting, don't permit it on my land, but
> understand that starvation of deer populations is far worse than
> hunting).
>
> If you want to find a responsible and intelligent organization in animal
> welfare, I would start by asking your all breed club who they support on
> the state level. Then, of course, do your own thinking and digesting of
> their material and methods.
>
> Suze
>
> Patricia Powers wrote:
> >
> > Susan,
> > What organization in your opinion is an animal welfare advocate?
> > Thanks.
> > Patricia Powers Pratt Cavaliers
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Susan A. Schlenger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 5:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Chat: Re: PETA
> >
> > >> The Humane Society is one step behind PETA. There is a huge
> > difference
> > >between animal welfare advocates and animal "rightists>
> > >Suze
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