At The Humane Society of the United States, we know how difficult it is to prevent cruelty to animals in movies because so many of the animal welfare problems occur behind the scenes in training, housing, and transportation, long before the animals get on the set.

Human care (of animals) is simply sentimental, sympathetic patronage.

We have no problem with the extinction of domestic animals.

China cares about its reputation and doesn't want to be known as the nation whose preferences drove the extinction of elephants.

The issue of xenotransplantation - such as transplanting animal organs into humans - is fraught with risks for animals, naturally, and for people.

The life of an ant and the life of my child should be accorded equal respect.

Media coverage of the legislative fights is overwhelmingly negative for agriculture interests. The impression left among consumers is that the proponents had something to hide.