Introduction

Animals are an integral part of our world. For many people, animals are a source of love and companionship and may even provide aid to people who are disabled. Animals are also a source of food, fur and leather, making them part of a complex, living community of organisms that work together as a system in our environment.

Given the many roles animals play, it is no surprise that a variety of issues impact them. Browse this section to learn more about animals, the policies and progams that impact them and ways we can support animals in our communities.