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The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a U.S.-based group for abandoned or abused performing animals as well as victims of the exotic animal trade. They claim 30,000 members. As a member accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS), the society follows guidelines stipulated by TAOS, one of which is that none of the elephants be ...
She and Stewart founded the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in 1984. [2] Derby's 1976 book The Lady and Her Tiger was a harsh expose of the entertainment industry's treatment of animals, and PAWS became a leading advocate for better treatment of animals in captivity. [1]
Performing and Captive Animals' Defence League (co-founder with Ernest Bell and John Galsworthy) National Society for the Abolition of Cruel Sports (co-founder with Ernest Bell and others) [10] Cats Protection League (now known as Cats Protection; founder) [15] Humane Education Society (Vice-President of the Council for Protection of Animals)
The Oakland Zoo recently shared a video of Lily's final moments with them on April 8 before heading off to her new home — the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in northern California.
It then shows an "elephant healing area" created in Northern California by Ed Stewart and Pat Derby, founders of Performing Animal Welfare Society. Derby tells the reunion story of Wanda, an elephant from Detroit Zoo, and Gypsy, from one of the circuses from Illinois, who were together in a circus in 1980 and bought together again in 2005.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund also works to expand the practice and understanding of animal law in the legal community by delivering presentations at law firms and state bar association events and keeping volunteers updated on the latest cases, animal law conferences, and continuing legal education opportunities.
The Craven Award was named in honor of Richard C. Craven, the first director of the Hollywood AHA. It recognized animals that would normally have had no opportunity to appear in a starring role. The TV and Movie Animal Walk of Fame was established in front of the Burbank Animal Shelter, honoring certain early recipients of the PATSY Awards.
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