1.   Valentini, Laura. "Canine Justice: An Associative Account." Political Studies, vol. 62, no. 1, Mar. 2014, pp. 37-52. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1111/j.1467-9248.2012.01006. x.           

       In this journal, Laura Valentini argues that domesticated animals are entitled to the same amount of justice that is given to humans. Valentini explains that the same responsibility that humans have to treat other humans with respect, applies to animals as well, though throughout her article she addresses dogs in particular. She presents the argument that “non-human animals are objects of concern and social justice is owed to [them],” because we all share a common home, so it is only fair that all living creatures are treated equally. She specifies certain obligations that we owe to animals because they are “objects of moral concern” and so we should care for them as we would for a family member or a close friend. This source is important to my topic because it explains how the mistreatment of animals is unjust and goes against human rights, or in this case animal rights.​

     

2.     Greenebaum, Jessica. "I'm Not an Activist!": Animal Rights Vs. Animal Welfare in the Purebred Dog Rescue Movement." Society & Animals, vol. 17, no. 4, Aug. 2009, pp. 289-304. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1163/106311109X12474622855066.

            Greenebaum first offers statistics in her introduction that explains how many animals enter shelters each year and explains how pet overpopulation has caused such high numbers. With “six to eight million cats and dogs” being placed into shelters each year, sadly only half of these animals are actually adopted and able to have permanent homes while the remaining animals have to be put down (Greenebaum, pg. 289). Greenebaum’s paper explains the differences between dog rescue organizations, activist organizations, and purebred dog rescuers, and the different roles that they play in terms of bringing awareness to current pet owners and well as the new families that adopt. She goes into detail how there has also been extreme debate for the animal protection movement, for example the animal rights movement fights to “eliminate the use of animals for food, experimentation, and entertainment.” Greenebaum’s paper helps in my research because she is able to provide facts about the different types of animal movements, as well as give substantial statistics about the over-population crisis that is occurring in our nation today.

 

3.    "Curb Your Dog Sales." Newsweek Global, vol. 161, no. 35, 04 Oct. 2013, pp. 77-79. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=102111402&site=ehost-live.

            This article strengthens the “adopt don’t shop” slogan because it explains the horrors that dogs go through when place in pet shops. It explains of a situation in 2010, where an inspector from the USDA found dogs living in horrid conditions where they were living “overcrowded facilities” as well as being so underfed that the animals had to turn to cannibalism. This finding lead to many cities making it illegal for pet stores to sell animals unless they were “obtained from animal shelters,” (“Curb Your Dog Sales). Though this doesn’t completely eliminate pet stores, it’s a step in the right direction because it helps to decrease the mistreatment that many animals have to endure in these high-class pet shops that one might pass by in their cities. By making it mandatory for shops to receive animals from local rescue shelters helps to better the living conditions of these animals that have been mistreated for the majority of their lives.

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4.    Dale, Perri. Personal interview. 17 July 2017

        This is an interview that I had over the phone with Ms. Perri Dale. Ms. Dale is the assistant director at the Tallahassee/Leon County Animal Service Shelter. The Animal Service Shelter is city operated, and works hand-in-hand with animal control. She gave me information on how the shelter here in Tallahassee operates, and that one of their main goals is to decrease the number of animals on the streets. The shelter is an open admissions shelter, meaning that they accept every animal that is brought in. With that being said, they are unable to be a no-kill shelter, since there is limited amount of space, so if an animal’s health has deteriorated or they cannot get along with the other inhabitants, they sadly have to be euthanized. The animal shelter has a Facebook page, where they update followers on some of the animals that are either in need of surgery or adoption. The interview with Dale gave me specific facts on the local shelter, which is in a specific community that I hope to become a part of in the near future.

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5.     DeMeo, Ralph A. "Defining Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: A Lawyer's Guide." Florida Bar Journal 91.7 (2017): 42-7. Print.

       In this article, Ralph DeMeo writes about the animal rights and animal welfare debate from a legal standpoint, seeing that he is a lawyer. Just like Greenebaum, DeMeo is able to clarify the difference between animal rights and animal welfare, and the varying philosophies. Advocates of animal rights and animal welfare both believe that all animals are protected from cruelty and are entitled to food, homes, etc., but when distinct there are some differences between the two. Being based in Florida, DeMeo gave specific examples of cases that involved the lives of animals and their well-being. He gives background information on these cases, as well as the rulings that the court concluded to.

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6.   About Us.Web. Jul 16, 2017 < http://loveleorescue.org/aboutus/>

          Love Leo Rescue is a dog rescue shelter, and was founded by Sasha Abelson seven years ago, and is based in the state of California. Just like the Tallahassee Animal Shelter, the people of Love Leo Rescue work to reduce the number of stray animals, as well as help to control over population which contributes to these poor animals being left on the streets by their owners; though this specific organization only works with dogs. They use social media, Instagram for example, to bring awareness to the growing crisis, along with promoting fundraisers and showing off new adoptable dogs.
 

7.   Kenny, Krysten. "A Local Approach to a National Problem: Local Ordinances as a Means of Curbing Puppy Mill Production and Pet           Overpopulation." Albany Law Review 75.1 (2011): 379-406. Print.

       This article discusses the major issue with puppy mills and how these institutions lead to over population. Many state governments are working to decrease the number of puppy mills in the nation today because of how poorly the animals are being treated. Kenny explains that by banning retail pet stores it will not only lead to a decrease in supply of high-priced pet, but also help to increase the number of consumers that turn to more humanitarian organizations, such as shelters, to adopt new pets.