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While many scholars who write about animals deal with animal agency in some way, this volume is the first to position the question of nonhuman agency as the primary focus of inquiry. Section I presents studies of actual animals demonstrating agency; Section II moves agency into new terrain while considering key representations of animal agency in literature; Section III analyzes animals as mediators and as conveyances of human-to-human communication;and Section IV investigates the agency of beings who defy conventional species categories. The Envoi demonstrates how the microscopic polyp is interwoven into notions of agency and mythical superagency. This volume's interdisciplinary explorations press hard on issues of agency to open up space for more questions about how we can understand relationships between the human and the nonhuman.

Animal welfare. --- Agent (Philosophy) --- Abuse of animals --- Animal cruelty --- Animals --- Animals, Cruelty to --- Animals, Protection of --- Animals, Treatment of --- Cruelty to animals --- Humane treatment of animals --- Kindness to animals --- Mistreatment of animals --- Neglect of animals --- Prevention of cruelty to animals --- Protection of animals --- Treatment of animals --- Welfare, Animal --- Agency (Philosophy) --- Agents --- Person (Philosophy) --- Act (Philosophy) --- Philosophy --- Abuse of --- Social aspects

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"Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random-Source Dogs and Cats in Research examines the value of random-source animals in biomedical research and the role of Class B dealers who acquire and resell live dogs and cats to research institutions. Findings include that, while some random-source dogs and cats may be necessary and desirable for National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research, there is no clear need to obtain those animals from Class B dealers. Several options for random-source animal acquisition already exist and additional options are recommended, which would further ensure the welfare of these animals and foster a positive public image for NIH. While the scientific community has recognized and responded to concerns for humane treatment of animals in research, government oversight has thus far been unable to fully enforce the Animal Welfare Act in regard to Class B dealers of live animals. Although the animals acquired by Class B dealers are destined for research--and NIH research in particular--the standard of care while in the possession of some Class B dealers requires an inordinate amount of government enforcement and is not commensurate with the policies of most NIH-funded research laboratories. This dichotomy of standards reflects poorly on public perceptions of NIH and jeopardizes animal welfare. This book will be crucial for NIH and other groups using random-source animals in research, including veterinary schools and research facilities. Animal welfare advocates, policy makers, and concerned pet owners will also find this a vital and informative work for reconciling the needs of research with the welfare of animals."--Publisher's description.

Animal experimentation. --- Animal welfare. --- Cats as laboratory animals. --- Dogs as laboratory animals. --- Electronic books. -- local. --- Dogs as laboratory animals --- Cats as laboratory animals --- Animal welfare --- Animal experimentation --- Animal Experimentation --- Animal Welfare --- Cats --- Dogs --- Research --- Investigative Techniques --- Social Control, Formal --- Canidae --- Felis --- Carnivora --- Science --- Sociology --- Felidae --- Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment --- Mammals --- Natural Science Disciplines --- Social Sciences --- Vertebrates --- Disciplines and Occupations --- Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena --- Chordata --- Animals --- Eukaryota --- Organisms --- Zoology - General --- Zoology --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Experimentation on animals --- Zoopery --- Abuse of animals --- Animal cruelty --- Animals, Cruelty to --- Animals, Protection of --- Animals, Treatment of --- Cruelty to animals --- Humane treatment of animals --- Kindness to animals --- Mistreatment of animals --- Neglect of animals --- Prevention of cruelty to animals --- Protection of animals --- Treatment of animals --- Welfare, Animal --- Abuse of --- Laboratory animals --- Social aspects --- Animals, Laboratory. --- Dogs. --- Animals, Laboratory --- Biomedical research --- Ethics, research --- Random allocation --- Research design