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The Fund
for Animals was founded in 1967 by prominent author and animal
advocate Cleveland Amory, and for 37 years, spearheaded some of the
most significant events in the history of the animal protection
movement by employing hard-hitting advocacy campaigns and operating
world-famous animal care facilities, such as the Black Beauty Ranch.
The Fund's
historic victories have saved thousands of animals from cruelty
and suffering.
In 2005,
The Fund for Animals and The Humane Society of the United States
joined together to form an unprecedented
partnership for animals. Since then The Fund has expanded its
efforts to protect animals in the courts and at five direct animal
care facilities.
The Fund
has won landmark lawsuits to protect animals from hunting and
trapping, and the organization is fighting for animals in the courts
with the help of its
Animal Protection Litigation section. This group of full-time
attorneys, law clerks, and pro bono law firms are defending animals
in federal and state courts from cruelty and abuse. The Fund's
current cases seek to protect endangered species, stop the abuse of
circus elephants, keep national wildlife refuges safe for animals,
and much more.
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The
Fund's direct animal care operations provide medical treatment
and a helping hand for the animals under their care, while
training volunteers and supporting their local communities.
Renamed the
Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch to memorialize its late,
great founder, this flagship sanctuary is a permanent refuge for
more than 1,300 animals on 1,300 acres in the rolling hills of
east Texas.
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The
Fund
for Animals' Wildlife Center in southern California gives
24-hour medical care to injured and orphaned wildlife and
specializes in native predator species such as bobcats, coyotes
and eagles.
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The
Rabbit Sanctuary
offers "hope for the hopless" and a home for rescued rabbits in
South Carolina; it is supported by The Fund for Animals and The
Humane Society of the United States.
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The
Cape Wildlife
Center in Massachusetts provides emergency care as well as
long-term rehabilitation to wild animals from across the
southeastern corner of the state. The center also assists the
community with humane solutions to wildlife difficulties, and
along with other education programs, sponsors an externship
program for students interested in veterinary medicine and/or
wildlife rehabilitation.
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And
lastly, the
Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) program provides
important medical services to remote communities worldwide.
The Fund
for Animals and The HSUS enhanced their public policy work in 2005
by forming the Humane Society
Legislative Fund, which is working to pass laws protecting
animals in Congress and in all 50 states. Concerned citizens are
always encouraged to sign up for the electronic newsletter,
HumaneLines,
which has critical information and urgent alerts on animal
protection legislation.
As a
nonprofit charity, The Fund for Animals' work is made possible by
the support of
caring members and friends.
Employment opportunities are available occasionally. From
classroom to courtroom, from clinic to sanctuary, The Fund is
working to carry on Cleveland Amory's legacy "to speak for those who
can't."
The Fund
for Animals
200
West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
888-405-FUND |
