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How to Become an Advocate for Animals
- 1). Get informed about the issues that affect the animal species of our planet and stay informed. Spread the word to family and friends. The first step toward helping animals is to know the issues and understand them.
- 2). Learn about laboratory practices and techniques used in scientific research. Do some research of your own to find out which companies use animals in laboratory research and which do not. Find out what these practices and techniques consist of regarding the treatment of such laboratory animals.
- 3). Lobby state and federal legislatures to pass laws to improve animal treatment and welfare for abused animals, such as dogs in puppy mills or poor farming practices.
- 4). Speak out against issues such as poaching and illegal whaling.
- 5). Donate money and time to organizations that are working toward the protection of endangered species and their natural habitat and to organizations that rescue domestic animals from their abusers.
- 6). Sign petitions to help protect earth's animals.
- 7). Do yourself and farm animals a favor by becoming a vegetarian.
