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10 MORE WAYS

YOU CAN HELP

ANIMALS11

KEEP WILD ANIMALS WILD

Wild and exotic animals are not appropriatecompanions.

12BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR COMPANION ANIMA

Meet their needs for companionship, exercise,and mental stimulation and make appropriate

arrangements for their care when you’re away.

13SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER OR

ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION

Contribute financially, volunteer your time, or donatitems such as bedding, cleaning supplies, pet food,

or toys.

14

DON’T WEAR ANOTHER ANIMAL’S COAT

Do not buy or wear fur of any kind and be careful nto unintentionally purchase garments with fur trimor lining.

15REQUEST AN ALTERNATIVE TO

ANIMAL DISSECTION

If you are a student, or the parent of a student, refuto dissect animals for educational purposes andrequest an alternative instead.

16WATCH YOUR WORDS

Refer to individual animals with gender as “he” or

“she” instead of “it” and when speaking about animuse “who” instead of “which” or “what.”

17ENJOY CRUELTY-FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Stay away from circuses that feature animals,dog-racing tracks, rodeos, and other venues that

exploit animals for entertainment.

18LEAVE ANIMALS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM

Discourage your teacher from introducing an anima

to the class and talk to classmates about the welfarissues of keeping animals in classrooms.

19BECOME A POLITICAL ANIMAL

Register to vote and research the voting records ofcandidates to ensure that you support animal-friend

lawmakers.

20JOIN THE WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTI

OF ANIMALS (WSPA)!

Become a member and help with animal welfareprojects and campaigns around the world.

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