About Us

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. 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