The Bond - Paperback

by Wayne Pacelle (Author)

"If the animals knew about this book they would, without doubt, confer on Wayne Pacelle, their highest honor."

--Jane Goodall

"The Bond is the best overall book on animals I have ever read. Brilliant and moving."

--John Mackey, CEO and Co-founder of Whole Foods Market

"The Bond is at once heart-breaking and heart-warming. No animal escapes Wayne Pacelle's attention; nor should his book escape any human animal's attention."

--Alexandra Horowitz, New York Times Bestselling Author of Inside of a Dog

The president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, the world's largest animal protection organization, Wayne Pacelle brings us The Bond, a heartfelt, eye-opening exploration of the special bond between animals and humans. With the poignant insight of Animals Make Us Human and the shocking reality of Fast Food Nation--filled with history, valuable insights, and fascinating stories of the author's experience in the field--The Bond is an important investigation into all the ways we can repair our broken bond with the animal kingdom and a thrilling chronicle of one man's extraordinary contribution to that effort.

How do we mend our broken bond with animals and build a more humane world?

• A New Humane Economy: Explore the industries and practices that can thrive by replacing old, cruel ways, proving that compassion is good for business.
• Confronting Cruelty: An unflinching look at the realities of factory farming, puppy mills, and animal testing, from the man who has spent a career fighting them.
• The Power of Advocacy: Learn from an expert how the power of democracy and the rule of law are being used to overcome systematic abuse and create lasting change for animals.
• Practical Steps for Change: Go beyond theory with dozens of actionable ways you can help animals in your daily life, your community, and the world.

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In countless fascinating ways, our relationship with animals is an essential part of the human experience. Now, one of the world's leading champions of animal welfare offers a dramatic examination of our age-old bond to all creatures. Wayne Pacelle explores the many ways animals contribute to our happiness and well-being, and he reveals scientists' newfound understanding of their remarkable emotional and cognitive capacities. Pacelle also takes on animal cruelty in its many varieties, as well as stubborn opponents of animal protection--from multinational agribusiness corporations to the National Rifle Association and even our own government. An instant classic, The Bond reminds us that animals are at the center of our lives, not just a backdrop, and how we treat them is one of the great themes of the human story.