01843cam a2200289 4500 1163965178 TxAuBib 20111115120000.0 110218s2011||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2011007582 9781442202146 alk. paper 1442202149 alk. paper 9781442202160 electronic 1442202165 electronic DLC DLC TxAuBib Phillips, Allie, 1966- Defending the defenseless : a guide to protecting and advocating for pets / Allie Phillips. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2011. xxvii, 278 p. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Animal welfare and animal rights : where do you stand? -- Becoming an animal advocate : where to start -- Staying strong and resilient : overcoming conflict and compassion fatigue -- Humane education : kids helping animals -- Advocating for shelter animals : ending outdated and questionable shelter practices -- Models for thriving animal organizations : saving more lives through innovation -- Saving a life : transporting shelter animals -- Preventing cruelty and neglect of animals -- Protecting feral cats -- Animal emergency preparedness : disaster response, search and rescue -- Attorneys advocating for animals -- Lobbying for animals -- Using your words to benefit animals -- Communicating with and healing animals -- Keeping people and pets together : everyone can help -- Conclusion : welcome to the journey. 20111115. Animal rights United States. Animal rights activists United States. Animal welfare Law and legislation United States. TXKIP