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Through various resources and educational materials, AWI equips learners of all types to improve the lives of animals. Through education, we aim to foster an understanding of the positive impact that compassionate attitudes and behaviors can have on animals, the environment, and ourselves.

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AWI provides free, downloadable books, reports, lesson plans, and brochures on a variety of animal welfare issues. Many of our materials are also available printed and are provided free to those who can put them directly to use helping animals, and at cost for all others. Libraries, teachers, and research facilities may obtain one free copy of all publications. Place your order online through the order form or by calling us at (202) 337-2332.

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El Cachorro Pablo en Busca de la Persona Perfecta Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
En colaboración con la maestra Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI ha producido planes de lecciones gratuitos para el libro Pablo Puppy que incluyen tarjetas de actividades y hojas de trabajo (para usar solas o junto con un cuaderno interactivo), así como...
Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night Lesson Plan

Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
In collaboration with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI has produced free lesson plans for the Kamie Cat book that include activity cards and worksheets—for use on their own or in conjunction with an interactive notebook—as well as additional activities that...
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La Terrible Noche de la Gata Kamie Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
En colaboración con la maestra Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI ha producido planes de lecciones gratuitos para el libro Kamie Cat que incluyen tarjetas de actividades y hojas de trabajo (para usar solas o junto con un cuaderno interactivo), así como...
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Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
In collaboration with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI has produced free lesson plans for the Pablo Puppy book that include activity cards and worksheets—for use on their own or in conjunction with an interactive notebook—as well as additional activities that...
Animal Abuse Signs for Veterinarians

Animal Abuse Signs for Veterinarians

Poster Published 2016
Posters that remind veterinarians to watch for companion animal abuse, listing some of the most frequent signs of abuse and the steps veterinarians can take to address such situations.
Animal Cruelty Statistics FBI Report

Animal Cruelty Crime Statistics

Report Published 2012
First-time snapshot of whether and how states collect and report animal cruelty crime data to the FBI; by Lynn A. Addinton and Mary Lou Randour.
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El Cachorro Pablo en Busca de la Persona Perfecta Activities

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2010
En colaboración con la maestra Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI ha producido planes de lecciones gratuitos para el libro Pablo Puppy que incluyen tarjetas de actividades y hojas de trabajo (para usar solas o junto con un cuaderno interactivo), así como...
Book cover of Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night

Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night

Book Published 2010
Children’s book about the misadventures of a cat who gets lost and yearns to be home; reinforces kindness and responsible cat care; written and illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka. Recommended age K–2.
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Pablo and Kamie’s Companion Board Game

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2010
Download and play the companion board game inspired by the Pable Puppy and Kammie Cat books.
Book cover of Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night

La Terrible Noche de la Gata Kamie

Book Published 2010
Libro infantil sobre las desventuras de un gato que se pierde y anhela volver a casa; refuerza la bondad y el cuidado responsable de los gatos; escrito e ilustrado por Sheila Hamanaka. Edad recomendada: K-2.
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Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night Activities

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2010
In collaboration with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI has produced free lesson plans for the Kamie Cat book that include activity cards and worksheets—for use on their own or in conjunction with an interactive notebook—as well as additional activities that...
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La Terrible Noche de la Gata Kamie Activities

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2010
En colaboración con la maestra Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI ha producido planes de lecciones gratuitos para el libro Kamie Cat que incluyen tarjetas de actividades y hojas de trabajo (para usar solas o junto con un cuaderno interactivo), así como...
Cover of Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person Activities

Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person Activities

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2010
In collaboration with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI has produced free lesson plans for the Pablo Puppy book that include activity cards and worksheets—for use on their own or in conjunction with an interactive notebook—as well as additional activities that...
Book cover of Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person

Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person

Book Published 2008
Story of a puppy and an older dog living in a shelter, to educate children about the needs of dogs and the value of humane treatment toward animals; written and illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka. Recommended age K–2.
Book cover of Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person - Spanish

El Cachorro Pablo en Busca de la Persona Perfecta

Book Published 2008
Historia de un cachorro y un perro mayor que viven en un refugio, para educar a los niños sobre las necesidades de los perros y el valor del trato humano hacia los animales. Escrito e ilustrado por Sheila Hamanaka. Edad...
Article cover of Concentration Camp for Dogs

Concentration Camp for Dogs

Article Published 1966
Description of the conditions and suffering animals endured on the premises of an amoral dog dealer in Maryland; reprint from Life magazine.
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