A.S.T.R.O.
Animals. Students. Teaching. Reaching Others.
"There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew."
~Marshall McLuhan
Canadian Philospher of Communication
(July 21, 1911–Dec 31, 1980)
"The future of our fragile, beautiful planet home is in our hands. As God's family, we are stewards of God's creation. We can be wantonly irresponsible, or we can be caring and compassionate. God says, "I have set before you life and death... Choose life."
~Desmond Tutu
"You forget that the fruits belong to all and that the land belongs to no one. "
~Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Swiss philosopher, writer
(June 28, 1712-July 2, 1778)
Inspiring, educating and empowering communities
to understand, love and protect our amazing animals and planet.
Animal World USA brings Benji,
once a MS shelter dog, who became a movie star, back home in style
arriving a the Memphis RiverKings Hockey Game in DeSoto, MS !
Memphis City Officials and MAS Advisory Board Chairperson Michelle Buckalew at MAS 2010 long awaited groundbreaking of new
Memphis Animal Services facility!
Animal World USA
Community & Pet Adoption Days!
Animal World USA
Weeks for the Animals!
Support local unchain-dogs organizations that are building fences for the dogs and on the front lines helping unchain neglected dogs in your local community and state.
"If We Can Put A Man on the Moon (July 1969), we can take Man's Best Friend off 5 ft chains."
~ Animal World USA
Love, Understand, Protect
We love you Art of Conservation, Africa!
Africa Weeks for the Animals
We love you, Art of Conservation, Africa!
Africa Weeks for the Animals
Michelle Buckalew
Founder, President
Research current bills , laws, sponsors.
Contact your legislator and Council members. Your Voice Matters.
Take Action Today
for the Animals.
Take One Action A Day to Help the Animals
and your Community!
anima-, anim- +
(Latin: animal life, a living being, living; breath;
soul; mind)
having a spirit, living,
“breath of air, soul, life.
Working with governors, decision makers and advocates around the globe to build strong communities....
as we save precious lives, forge relationships and build awareness. for the animals and planet.
Animal World USA
Educator of the Month Award. Memphis, Tennessee.
Humane Education and
celebrating educators.
Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption Festival
Shelby Farms, Memphis 2002
breakout event featuring the
Miami Animal Police
and 45 welfare groups.
AW USA Youth Leadership Award, Massachusetts
Earth Day: Boys & Girls Club
AWUSA, Tennessee
AW USA International
Week for the Animals
AW USA & Best Friends Adoption Days at Petco
Midtown Memphis.
St. John the Divine
Blessing of the Animals during
NY Week for the Animals
Africa Weeks for the Animals
Animal World USA
is putting
"Unity in the Community!"
America's State Parks!
Some of our country's greatest treasures. Visit and support your local state parks!
#FindYourPark
Boys & Girls Clubs
-Memphis-
Animal World USA adoption day
w/ Metro Animal Care
MACC
-Nashville, Tennessee
Visit our Weeks for the Animals websites on how to help shelters and animals.
We will resume our statewide celebrations in each state according to the respective governor's guidelines.
"Do everything in love."
1 Corinthians 16:14
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought and that
gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”
—Gilbert K. Chesterton
Break the Chains for Man's Best Friend
Cover by USA artist
Robert McClintock.
Cover by USA artist
Sinclair Stratton.
Animal World USA Education Days
at the Downtown Elementary School, Memphis, TN!
Animal World USA International
Weeks for the Animals
celebrations return in 2024!
Maricopa County sees a rise in Huskies in AZ shelters.
In partnership with BISSELL, MCACC is holding an “Empty the Shelters” event where adoption fees are waived thru Oct 15th!
India
Weeks for the Animals
returns in 2024!
A Celebration for Everyone!
Animal World USA
Helping Save Lives, Empowering Educators...
and Strengthening Communities!
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NEW YORK
Week
For the Animals
returns 2024!
Cover by USA artist
Angi Cooper!
Cover by Canadian artist
Marion Rose!
Animal World USA
Youth Leadership Award
Girls Scouts of
Ssouthern Appalacians
Tennessee
AW USA & Best Friends Adoption Days!
AW USA & Best Friends
Adoption Days
Wild Oats, Memphis, TN.
Tennessee Week
for the Animals
Girl Scouts Walk for the Animals
"Man is born free but
everywhere is in chains."
Jean-Paul Sartre
June 21, 1905 - April 15, 1980
"Poverty of goods is easily cured;
poverty of soul, impossible."
Michel de Montaigne
Feb 28, 1533-Sept 13, 1592
Celebrate St. Francis Day
October 4, 2023!
St Francis, who founded the Catholic Church’s Franciscan order, lived in Italy during the late 12th and 13th centuries. He is remembered for his generosity to the poor and his willingness to minister to the lepers.
He is also remembered for his deep love for animals and nature. St Francis died at Portiuncula, Italy on October 4, 1226.
St Francis is the patron saint of animals. Places of worship offer animal blessing services, usually held on or around annually on October 4th. The services may include a verbal blessing, gathering and holy water. They are usually held at a place where different animals can gather.
Some organizers ask people to bring animal food, treats or blankets to be donated to their local animal shelter at these events. Sign up to volunteer at your local shelter.