Animal Families is a ministry that promotes the caring stewardship of animals as a biblical principle. It is a division of Russell Ministries.

The Homelessness and Housing Resource Center was established in August 2020 with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Operated by Policy Research Inc., HHRC works in partnership with national experts in homelessness, mental health and substance use services to be a centralized hub of easily accessible, no-cost training for health and […]

Shabkar promotes vegetarianism as a way of life for Buddhists of all schools. It is based on the teachings of Shabkar Tsodruk Rangdrol (1781-1851), a Tibetan yogi who espoused vegetarianism.

Coalition for Animals is an umbrella organization for several groups, some of them religiously oriented, that seek the “end of all animal domination.” It is based in Somerville, N.J.

Best Friends Animal Society is a nonprofit in Kanab, Utah, that runs an animal sanctuary and many programs that benefit animals. Its Best Friends Network is an online gathering space for people concerned about animals. It has an animals and religion section on its website.

Read a Nov. 17, 2001, Toledo Blade article about the Christian Deer Hunters Association.

Read a Sept. 4, 2005, Washington Post article about religious rites for animals.

Read an Aug. 22, 2007, New York Times story about changes taking place in the agricultural industry as increasing numbers of the faithful seek to reconcile their religious beliefs and the foods they consume.

Read a Nov. 6, 2007, Los Angeles Times article about the faith community’s growing receptiveness to animal-welfare concerns.