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Making Changes in Your Life to Help Animals

By , About.com Guide

What kinds of lifestyle changes can I make to help animals?

  • Switch to a vegetarian or vegan diet.
  • Do not purchase items made of fur, leather, wool or silk.

  • Boycott companies that test on animals by buying only cruelty-free products.

  • Make sure your own cats, dogs and rabbits are spayed and neutered.

  • Adopt from a shelter or rescue group instead of buying animals from a pet store or breeder.

  • Boycott zoos, circuses and other types of animal entertainment.

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