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There are many issues affecting animals and ways to help them. Animal Rights Awareness Week was created in 1991 by the Defence of Animals organization. It highlights important issues such as puppy mill awareness, animal testing, abuse, neglect, and harm toward companion and non-companion animals. From signing petitions to making phone calls, writing letters to politicians, posting on social media, and adopting animals from rescues and shelters, advocates and activists are making a difference for animals! I would like to take this opportunity to thank those animal activists and advocates who take a stand to speak up for the voiceless animals on a daily basis.
YOU can make a difference and stand up for animal rights too. Here are a few other ways to help the animal rights movement:
Social media can be a powerful tool to implement change.
The influence of every individual is important. You can share this post or others from animal rights activists and organizations. Sharing information on social media helps raise social awareness about animal rights.
Walk the walk.
For example, take individual steps such as: adopting your companion animals from shelters and reputable rescue organizations and spread the message “adopt don’t shop.” If you cannot adopt you can foster an animal and you can become a volunteer at a shelter.
Become a Conscious Consumer.
Buy cruelty-free products and do not support businesses that exploit or use animals. It takes some time but by doing so, you are playing a part in animal rights.
Go Vegan or Try it.
It is a personal choice and it might not be for everyone so at least minimize your meat and dairy. If fewer people consume animal products, there will be less demand. It is better for your health, and the planet, and reduces animal suffering. You can feel better about your food choices and know that you are part of the movement that will help more animals to be saved and not have to suffer suffering and get killed in slaughterhouses, on farms, and in the wild.
Become an Activist.
You can get directly involved and take action for animals as an activist. You can share and sign petitions and organize protests in your community, attend rallies where you can meet other activists, write to politicians, and know you are making a difference.
Be the change you wish to see in the world!
Thank you to each and every one of you for taking the time to read this blog. It is dedicated to those humans that stand up for animals and their rights to freedom and enjoyment of their lives. It also honors those innocent animals that lost their lives or live in suffering. Each animal is unique, and special, and deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion. Let’s honor animals during Animal Rights Awareness Week and every day for a better future for animals!