Companion Animals
For many of us, dogs, cats, and other animal companions are not "pets," but beloved members of our families. Born Free USA united with API is committed to protecting the companion animals with whom millions of Americans share their lives.
Although "pets" represent a lucrative business, too often companion animals are treated as disposable or as mere merchandise, and far too many are abandoned, exploited, abused, or killed. We are committed to bettering the lives of dogs, cats, and other companion animals, and to giving companion animal guardians and animal advocates the tools they need to make a positive difference.
We address the issue of companion animal well-being in a variety of ways, including fighting the abhorrent practice of pound seizure; encouraging spaying and neutering; opposing breeding and supporting adoption from shelters or rescue groups; educating the public about companion animal health issues such as seasonal safety and nutrition,; strengthening protections for animals sold in retail venues, and much more.
Learn More About:
- How Born Free USA united with API keeps dogs safe in hot weather — visit the My Dog is Cool website.
- The problems associated with treating wild and exotic animals like companion animals — visit the Captive Exotic Animals section of this website, which includes information about captive birds and exotic "pets."
- The issues associated with treating animals like "products," housing them in small display cages, and selling them as "impulse" buys to unknowledgeable consumers — visit our Little Shops of Sorrows campaign in the Pet Shops section.
