The Animal Protection Institute (API) is a national, nonprofit animal advocacy organization based in
Sacramento,
California. Founded in 1968, API's mission is to advocate for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation. API's slogan is "Saving Animals Is Our Reason for Being". API was founded by Belton P. Mouras and Kenneth E. Guerrero, both former employees of the
Humane Society of the United States.API's primary campaign areas currently include animals used in entertainment, captive exotic animals, companion animals, compassionate consumerism, farmed animals, and wildlife protection.
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