Saturday Study: First Week of October: Animal Welfare Week & (AVMA) American Veterinary Medical Association

FIVE BASIC FREEDOMS for ANIMAL WELFARE:

1. Freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition
2. Freedom from physical discomfort and pain
3. Freedom from injury and disease
4. Freedom to conform to essential behavior patterns
5. Freedom from fear and distress

The (AVMA) American Veterinary Medical Association's Mission is to be the trusted leader in protecting, promoting and advancing a strong, unified veterinary profession that meets the needs of society. To lead the profession by advocating for its members and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.

Who We Are  The AVMA is a not-for-profit association representing more than 86,500 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. The AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession. 

Governance  AVMA members are represented by elected or appointed volunteer leaders serving in a wide range of positions. Have questions about the AVMA’s governance structure or strategic planning process? You’re in the right place.

AVMF  The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, the AVMA's charitable arm, is the national foundation for veterinary medicine and animal health. Its mission: "to embrace and enhance the well-being and medical care of animals."



Student AVMA (SAVMA)  The Student American Veterinary Medical Association gives a national voice to more than 12,000 veterinary student members from over 33 schools of veterinary medicine, both within the U.S. and across the globe.

Allied Organizations  The AVMA’s allied organizations are represented in the AVMA House of Delegates and provide representation for members of specialty groups (constituent organizations) and state veterinary medical associations (principal organizations).


AVMA Store (Products)  View and purchase client education brochures, veterinary practice resources, market research reports, and classroom/children’s materials. Many items can be downloaded for free; others require a nominal fee. AVMA members receive discounted pricing.

For more information: http://www.avma.org/

Throwback Thursday: 100th Anniversary of "Be Kind to Animals Week"

I've decide to focus on Pet things this month and since earlier this year (May 3-9, 2015) was the 100th Anniversary of Be Kind to Animals Week® – I decide to highlight it in my Throwback Thursday blog post. After all every day / every week is Be Kind to Animals!

The oldest commemorative week in U.S. history – one that taught generations of Americans the value of treating our animal friends with kindness and compassion, is turning 100 this May and is now looking to change the world for millions of animals still in need.

American Humane Association’s “Be Kind to Animals Week®” (May 3-9) is the longest-running, most successful humane education campaign in America, and has been supported by several U.S. Presidents, movie stars from Shirley Temple to John Wayne, Eleanor Roosevelt to Betty White, and even Dennis the Menace and Porky Pig. Look here for stunning facts, amazing photos, and an unparalleled list of VIP supporters who have been part of this iconic and historic part of our national culture and efforts to build a more humane world during the last century. A New Campaign to Recruit All Americans to the Cause of Animals.

Unlike most 100-year-olds, this historic, 100-year-old campaign shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, for this Centennial, it is ramping up efforts, launching an ambitious year-long campaign called “Kindness 100” to recruit all Americans to become animal advocates and help solve the remaining challenges still facing millions of animals in need. The campaign, which kicks off the first week of May, seeks to enlist a new generation to do four simple things that can make a world of difference to billions of farm animals, millions of animals abandoned to U.S. shelters each year, animals in entertainment, and disappearing and endangered species.  Kindness100.org – Where you can find “how to be kind”

To reach children and adults nationwide, American Humane Association is embarking on a year-long campaign starting with a national media tour, educational roadshow to schools with a traveling museum aboard its fleet of famed Red Star Rescue trucks that save animals in disasters, and a website www.Kindness100.org where readers can find a fascinating historical retrospective of “Be Kind to Animals Week,” a series of pre-K-5 curricula to teach children compassion in all areas of life, official downloadable proclamations for local, state and federal officials, and a Kindness 100 Pledge with four things people can do to improve the lives of millions – actually, billions – of animals. 1,000,000 Challenged to Take the Kindness 100 Pledge.

American Humane Association is challenging 1 million people to take the Kindness 100 Pledge online atwww.Kindness100.org. And in recognition of this advocacy, each person who pledges will become an honorary chair of Kindness 100, joining the long list of luminaries who have served in this position over the past century.

“The need has never been greater and the time has never been better to start a new Compassion Movement,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane Association. “To help all of the creatures of the world, big and small, we encourage every American to celebrate ‘Be Kind to Animals Week’ – not only for a week, but all year round. By teaching our children the value of kindness and doing a few simple things, we may together build a better world for our animals….and ourselves.”

To join the movement and celebrate the centennial of “Be Kind to Animals Week®,” please visit www.Kindness100.org

To Read more go to:

http://behumane.org/about-aha

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