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Agency Information
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| Name: |
Animals and Society Institute |
Year Founded: |
2005 |
| Also known as: |
ASI, Animal Rights Institute. Former names: Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Animal Care Committee, Animal Rights Network, and the Animals Agenda |
IRS Designation: |
501(c)(3) |
| Address: |
2512 Carpenter Rd., Suite 201A2
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 |
Status: |
Active |
| County: |
Washtenaw |
| Phone: 734-677-9240 |
| Email: office@animalsandsociety.org |
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| Contact: Bee Friedlander |
| Phone: 734-677-9240 |
| Email: office@animalsandsociety.org |
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| Executive Director: Kenneth Shapiro, Ph.D. |
Mission Statement:
The Animals and Society Institute is a nonprofit, independent research and educational organization that advances the status of animals in public policy, and promotes the study of human-animal relationships. The ASI seeks to advance institutional change for animals by helping to establish the moral and legal rights fundamental to a just, compassionate and peaceful society. We are an independent think tank as well as a producer of educational resources, publications and events. |
| Geographic Area Served: National |
Service Areas: (primary in bold)
Animal-Related, Mental Health, Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy, Crime, Legal Related, Food, Nutrition, Social Science, Multipurpose Public Benefit |
Populations Served:
Entire Population, Adults, Animals, Mentally ill, Children/Youth, Seniors, Students, Victims/Survivors of domestic violence, Women
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Summary of Services:
Our objectives are to:
* Stop the cycle of violence between animal cruelty and human abuse
* Learn more about our complex relationship with animals
* Promote new and stricter animal protection laws
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| Number of Full Time Employees or Equivalents: |
1.5 |
Frequency of Volunteer Use: |
Occasionally/special projects |
| Approximate Number of Volunteer Hours Per Week: |
2 |
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| Number on Board of Directors: |
7 |
Board Chair: |
John Thompson |
| Annual Budget: $100,000 - $249,999 |
Additional Information:
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Wish List:
laser printer |
Additional Keywords:
think tank, animal advocacy, animal cruelty, human-animal studies, animals in public policy |
| Last Updated: 03/15/2010 |
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