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Getting Involved in Animal Rights Issues

Grassroots community involvement is the cornerstone of animal rights activism. Learn about educational opportunities, jobs, volunteering, philanthropy and other ways to get involved in animal-related issues.
10 Things You Can Do to Help Animals
Yes, animal activism can be for everyone. Here is a list of 10 things you can do to incorporate animal rights into your everyday living.
Reporting Animal Cruelty in Your Community
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.
How to Go Vegetarian or Vegan
If you're considering going vegetarian or vegan or just starting out, this section will help you discover the basics. Here you'll find resources to help you with all aspects of the transition including reasons why people choose different types of vegetarianism and foods you may want to avoid.
Writing an Effective Letter to the Editor
The Sierra Club provides helpful information about how to write an effective letters to the editor about issues affecting your community. These tips also can be used to craft letters to elected officials about issues that are important to voters.
Donating to Animal-Related Nonprofit Organizations
Before making a charitable contribution to an animal-related nonprofit organization, donors can research the group's legal and tax status, as well as find out more about its mission, programs, leadership and finances through Guidestar.org's free searchable database.
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