7 ways to act for animals

the fate of animals has become an issue that worries many of us. However, a lotanimals still victims cruel treatment of 99% of animals used or exploited by humans, especially animals used for food. Fortunately, there are many ways to participate and fight against abuse. In this article, we offer 7 waysto take specific measures for animals.

#1 Get information and communicate

To support this work effectively and to hear the voices of those who cannot speak, one needs to be well informed and form one’s own thinking.

Then there are several ways to promote and educate about respect for animals:

connect with people around you;
increase awareness in social networks;
challenge elected officials;
participate in animal rights demonstrations;
For the youngest: start an animal protection club at your school or organize a class activity
and so on

Photo: Shutterstock – Pig farming in an industrial farm

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#2 Sign petitions to advocate for an animal cause

Signing and passing on petitions is a simple way to take daily action to protect animals. It allows public opinion to be heard and good practices to be promoted with political and economic leaders.

So make your voice heard on issues such as animal transport, chicken grinding and gassing, fur sales, hunting regulations, bullfighting or even intensive farming and industrial fishing.

Sign petitions to advocate for animal causes. — Photo: Unsplash – Act collectively for animal rights.

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#3 Support animal shelters

Adopting a pet from a shelter gives it a peaceful life and a loving home. But if such a procedure is not possible for you, you can become a temporary host family or offer voluntary help to the structures by walking, playing or bringing love to the residents.

Also get involved by collecting material and food donations or directly sponsoring an animal!

Support animal shelters. — Photo: Unsplash – Woman hugging a cat.

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#4 Choose a pet-friendly diet

Farming conditions in France are mostly intensive. In fact, 8 out of 10 animals killed for food spent their entire lives piled up in closed buildings without ever seeing a single blade of grass. Animals genetically selected to grow as fast as possible spend their (very) short lives there in conditions incompatible with their well-being. Either way, they all end up in a slaughterhouse, killed against their will in ways worthy of the worst horror movies.

It is possible to vegetate your diet for ethical reasons. L214 association accompanies you with many recipes, prepares meals respecting your beliefs while maintaining your nutritional balance.

Photo: Unsplash – Many vegetarian recipes are possible.

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#5 Avoid places where animals are present

Zoos, circuses and dolphinariums keep wild animals in cramped spaces that do not allow them to live as they would in their natural environment and do not meet their needs. Such situations lead to behavioral disorders and depression.

These animals can also be subjected to grueling training, and then have to perform unnatural actions. Opt for outdoor walks to discover fauna and flora in their natural habitat!

Avoid attractions with animals. — Photo: Unsplash – Tiger in a cage, zoo or circus.

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#6 Pay attention to the composition of your clothes

The textile industry can use dead animals to produce fur, leather and feathers, as well as live animals. For example, wool production can cause great suffering to sheep, as well as rabbits, whose feathers are plucked alive.

To avoid funding or endorsing these practices, one can consume responsibly by opting to buy second-hand clothing or plant-based alternatives (cotton, linen, hemp, Tencell, apple, grape or pineapple skin, etc.).

When shopping, don’t forget to learn about their origin and production method, trying to stick to proper purchases.

Watch out for clothing that doesn't respect animal welfare. — Image: Unsplash – Animals in cages waiting to be killed for fur.

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#7 Help animal welfare organizations

If your schedule is already full, but you want to help animals, you can join or donate to one or more associations to fund their actions. Your financial support is valuable and allows them to continue their activities. Having a large number of members also allows associations to carry more political weight.

If you have free time, you can also volunteer. The missions are numerous and varied, you will definitely find something that suits you! Whether in the field or online, your commitment will make a difference for animals.

There are many ways to protect animal rights and promote the development of these sentient beings. Either way, everyone can do their part to fight animal cruelty and neglect. Together, we can participate in creating a world that is fairer and more respectful of all living things.

Support for animal protection associations. — Photo: L214 – Street awareness campaign.

✊ Action for animals

It’s about animal welfare taking into account the physical and mental condition of the animalstheir Basic needs. Unfortunately, many are still victims of mistreatment. We can all help to improve their lives by educating as many people as possible about respect for animals and changing mindsetsto take concrete measures for this worthy cause.