The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) is a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit organization founded in 1991 that promotes animal welfare, responsible animal ownership, and the humane use of animals while strengthening the human-animal bond. The organization works to distinguish animal welfare from animal rights ideology and advocates for policies that protect the rights of responsible animal owners and animal professionals.
NAIA supports legislation and public policies that promote responsible and humane animal ownership and use, including animal husbandry, breeding, agriculture, hunting and fishing, animal research, and companion animal ownership. The organization opposes animal rights extremism and advocates for the protection of property rights and the ability of individuals and businesses to keep and work with animals.
Primarily funded through donations from individual supporters, along with sponsorships, grants, advertising revenue, and support from related animal and agricultural businesses and associations.
NAIA Trust (a related 501(c)(4) advocacy organization); allied relationships with groups such as the American Kennel Club; founded by Patti Strand.
Non-profit organization (501(c)(3))
