Twitter provides a wealth of relevant, constantly updated information on animal news. Here are 10 accounts to follow for information on both domestic and wild animals, and for the latest happenings in animal rescue, wildlife conservation, and the fight against animal cruelty.
1. @ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. It has been operating since 1866 and works both to rescue animals and to help pass humane laws.
2. @HSUS
The Humane Society of the United States is the largest animal protection organization in the country and advocates against cruelty of domestic animals, farm animals, and wildlife.
3. @BFAS
Best Friends Animal Society is a no-kill animal sanctuary and an animal welfare organization working to create a world of "No More Homeless Pets."
The American Humane Association was created in 1877, and has been working to protect children, pets, and farm animals from abuse and neglect ever since.
5. @petfinder
Petfinder.com is an online database of rescue animals in need of homes.
6. @PAWSARK2000
The Performing Animal Welfare Society provides sanctuary to abused, abandoned, and retired performing animals and captive wildlife, and shares news and legislation on the fight to protect performing animals.
7. @NWF
The National Wildlife Federation is the largest conservation organization in the United States, and is dedicated to the protection of wildlife.
The World Wildlife Fund works in 100 countries, concentrating on the protection of wildlife and on promoting a world where humans and animals live in harmony.
9. @Defenders
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the preservation of America's native wildlife and habitats.
10. @nature_org
The Nature Conservancy works throughout the United States and in 33 countries worldwide to protect and conserve animal habitats and natural communities.
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