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March 2nd, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I volunteer on a regular basis with Animal Acres, a farm sanctuary outside of Los Angeles. Nothing like cleaning poop and helping build shelter for rescued farm animals!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:27 pm
I took a car-load of supplies over to my local safe animal shelter this weekend.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Most recently I took my dog for a nice, long walk.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian for the past 6 (going on 7) years, and I’m proud of it! I save 2 animal lives a day by it, which adds up to a number thats just amazing…
I also helped save wildlife injured in natural disasters by donating to an art quilt– 100% of profits went to animals!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:40 pm
I recently rescued a stray kitten and had her immediately spayed so that there would not be any unwanted kittens.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I have recently taken on the responsiblity of making sure people that I know and my neigborhood stop using fertilizers that are not natural on the yards they have. Animals don’t need the stuff on there feet and we all don’t need it in our water supply. The chemicals kill the earth worms and make our ground water horrible. I also have made sure to help as many animals as possible by getting in touch with an animal shelter and seeing what they need in order to make the animals lifes better.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I pledged to start this month to make a monthly donation towards a ferret shelter in Kentucky. The shelter just took in 3 adandoned ferrets that were left in a home with no food, water, or human contact for a week. The medical expenses for the ferrets were very high. Therefore I decided to allocate in my monthly budget to cover the cost of vet care for one of the ferrets at the shelter once a month. I am going to continue to do this as long as I continue to have a job!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Iput the PETA bug in the ears of a dog owner in our community after their dog was murdered by an off duty police officer. I just pray that it helped. I also made it aware in my community that killing a companion animal is a class 6 felony in our staate. Hope it helps also in making people aware of the fact that you just don’t take the law into your own hands.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I attended a local protest against a bow hunt on our local deer population. The press came and we got coverage, and then I submitted an editorial that they published on the hunt. It was great!
Read the editorial here
http://www.app.com/article/20100223/OPINION04/2240309/1028/OPINION/Deer-hunts-are-useless
There was a rebuttal a few days later, to which I also responded. Hoping they publish that too! xo
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I have kept mt FB status always up to date with PETA announcements. I have always stressed to my familyand friends education and research about what they are eating and wearing. I constantly post on FB petitions. I know I am only one person but I always tell my family and friends we have a voice the innocent animals do not. SPEAK OUT!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
i have recently tried to convince people to adopt rather than buy from a breeder
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Recently I just began fostering animals, it has been very rewards helping animals in need!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I recently cleaned my house of all products tested on animals including my makeup. Right now I’m walking around with messy hair because I refuse to buy hair products that are tested on animals and can’t afford to replace the products.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
After being a vegetarian for 15 years, I have finally become a true vegan… & it feels so gooooood!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I volunteer at my local animal shelter.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I’m heading more and more to becoming a vegan. Leather’s been out for awhile as has other animal derived clothing. About only thing left is some cheese products. I also spread the word to all that there are very exceptional cruelty products and food and encourage them to try a more peaceful world! Thanks for all you do!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I foster for a rescue and am starting my own non profit soon to both raise funds for rescues and educate on things like the importance of spaying/neutering.
I am a vegetarian and buy only cruelty fee products whenever I can
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:43 pm
i have adopted a dog from a shelter
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I have convinced my family to eat less meat. This is great for me, since I have been vegan for 6 years, and the family has finally came around to try new cruelty free food.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I watched Food, Inc., and went vegan! I became a lacto-ovo vegetarian in 1991, at age eleven. Almost twenty years, and I’m still going strong!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Every single dog we’ve ever owned has been from the pound or a rescue dog that we’ve adopted, and we’ve helped an additional 15 pugs and other mutts to find new homes as their previous owners had abused them or kicked them out on the street.
Recently I found a kookaburra caught in barbed wire that I had to cut out, and took him to the vet. We had to cut his wing off which was awful, and I was unsure of his future, until a vet nurse took him in and he’s now a loving and affectionate pet, whom cannot fly but seems very happy with his new home and mum
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Something I have done for animals recently. Well, I haven’t eaten them in 1 month and I plan to never eat them again. Plus I have signed multiple petitions on their behalf. I just spent a fortune on my rescued pug due to his health problems, does that count? LOL.
I am anxiously awaiting my palm oil kit to distribute information. I post things on twitter and fb, just trying to urge others to help. I hope to do more.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
First thing every morning, I feed the birds who own my patio - bossy hummingbirds, bouncy juncos and fluffy warblers, and most of all Scrub Jays (some who have rehabbed at my house as youngsters) and the crows. By feeding the crows and jays in different places, we keep the peace. And neither bunch poops on my car. Also there is always water for them - really important when it hits 110 degrees here.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
I do care for animals but i would rather nominate a couple from Letterkenny Mary/Joey..whose home is always open 2 any animal in need..they have numerouse dogs and cats that they have re-homed over the years and foster ones that stay with them until they move on 2 other families..they also foster out dogs and cats 2 other homes and then they either get re-homed here in Ireland or sometimes they go to Dogs Trust in Britain..they are true legends in every word!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I have been a vegetarian for years, and have recently gone completely vegan. I’ve shared what i’ve learned with all my friends and loved ones, and now our whole household on the same track. My roomates are enthusiastic about learning new techniques and sharing with our friends that come over, so far 3 friends have joined us, we swap recipes, AND ALSO, attach receipts to the back of them to show how inexpensive it REALLY can be.Alot of people are worried about cost, we are an all organic, efficient, and very ECONO household. We make do with what we have, and utilize our resources. We run on considerablY less energy than most households, and are VERY happy on our HiLL.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:48 pm
My boyfriend and I set out for a walk on the beach, and turned it into a massive plastic clean-up! All the sea life in my neighborhood should be safe now
…this and being vegan, of course!
Please join my group on Facebook called Planet or Plastic?
Thank you for all you do!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:49 pm
I became vegan 3 years ago, purchase hygiene products that have not been animal tested or that include animal products. I have educated my family about being vegan and stopping animal cruelty and through influence, 4 members of my family are veg/vegan. We even went to the local animal shelter and adopted a rescue white boxer in British Columbia. I signed a number of petitions this week, on to release the killer whales at Sea World, and I boycott their park, and all other zoos. I started a facebook group called “Vegan vegetarian day” and informed friends about trying to do an animal cruel-free day, and not eat any animal products, and 49 of my friends joined.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:49 pm
i’ve done alot over the past few months for animals. At Christmas, I organized a Santa Paws Drive for my local no kill shelter, we brought food,supplies,and toys to them. Me and my sister have also just started a Humane Teen club called Animal Alliance. At Valentines day, i made cards for a charity called Dogs Deserve Better, and i have also been doing projects through the HSUS, and of course spreading some peta joy around!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I TRY AND USE ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND THAT HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED ON ANIMALS. I LOOK AND READ LABELS CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NOTHING THAT WOULD DETER ME FROM USING THAT PRODUCT. I ALSO DONATE WHERE EVER AND WHEN EVER I CAN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS. NEVER, EVER WEAR FUR!!DO NOT EAT RED MEAT AND VOICE MY OPINION ON THESE TWO SUBJECTS WHEN THE NEED ARISES. I ALSO GET IN TOUCH WITH PETA WHEN I SEE ANIMALS BEING ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. GOD GAVE US THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES AND WE HAVE TO USE OUR POWER TO SAVE AND PROTECT THEM AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Hello! The most recent thing I have done for animals is become a vegetarian. It was my New Year’s resolution and I am loving it so far. Should have done it a long time ago.
Thanks,
Sandi
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I recently gave up eating meat during the week. Its a first step for me but going well… I forget to eat meat on weekends because its been so easy.
Jamie Oliver the chef, challenged us to at least do it on weekdays. I came to you for recipes and advice. TVP is great! My husband is on board too!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
My family and I live in a wooded area so we have tons of wild animals in our yard. We don’t use any chemicals or anything on our lawn. We have rabbits who come every year to nest, as well as birds and even a wild cat. The cat has even had kittens and they to come back. Friends love to come over and enjoy what nature has to offer. We also have an organic garden. We have made everything in our yard safe for animals to come and live the way they were meant to be. Its great watching them in the summer.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
hello, well i took in a kitten that my boston terrier find outside just before winter. now bubbles loves on this kitten like its her. plus a few years ago i also took in a U2 (cockatoo). no one wanted him becauses he’s a picker. i just love animals. my pets r congo grey and 13 cockatiels plus a other cat. thanks for helping the animals of the world, Dena
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
We have 7 adopted cats and our most recent of which is deaf and can’t jump due to being in a car accident. Luckily
he came to live with us who don’t only give him all the love and attention he wants but also this means he can safely
go outside as our garden has been turned into a large cat-friendly playpen for cats who can’t be let outside due to injuries etc and who would risk being run over. Plus all of our cats are rescue cats, money can’t buy love!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
I became a vegetarian about 2 years ago out of respect for animals. Growing up an avid meat eater it was a challenge, but once I saw what it took to get that meat to my table I no longer wanted to be a part of it. And recently I started cutting out dairy and eggs from my diet. Personally I love vegan food so it hasn’t been a sacrifice, haa. I’m also becoming more aware of the products I use. I make an effort to buy cruelty-free as often as I can, and slowly making the transition to everything else. I live w/ 2 beautiful cats and every day I’m glad they’re in my life. They’re 2 of the most spoiled little beings you’ll ever meet and they love it. So I guess every day I make a conscious choice to not harm another living being with my actions. So far so good!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I recently convinced a meat eating (meat gorging…seriously I think he only ate meat!) friend to start eating vegetarian twice a week! I know it does not sound like much but he is trying new recipes and experimenting with eating vegan with me when we eat out!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Recently (every day, actually) I have provided food and blankets for the stray cats in my neighborhood.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
My husband and I were driving down a pretty heavily populated road recently when we saw an object laying in our path. Other cars were swerving around it or going over it, but we slowed down as we approached it and realized that a turtle had wandered into traffic. We put our emergency blinkers on and held up the cars behind us as we carried the turtle back into the woods. Other drivers were swerving around us and honking, but we didn’t care. Taking a few minutes out to help save the life of an animal overshadowed the criticism of our fellow drivers.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Due to the recent unfortunate accident at Sea World Florida, I took the opprutinity to talk to some coworkers about alternatives to such parks. Go to a state park and see a wild animal instead!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:04 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian for several months now, and have recently decided to go vegan!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
made the decision to not support/visit any zoo, park or museum that uses animals for profit.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Recently I told all my friends and family to watch the cove and I feel the movie really had a affect people who I never thought would care seemed moved and when they heard of tilly killed his trainer they were mad that at the situation but believed animals should no longer be captured and put in jails…I was like wow! I never expected that from them
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Donated advertising space for PETA in our New Jersey markets.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Other than being a vegan, I just gave my three dogs a bath with Nature’s Gate Shampoo. Now they are all soft and sweet smelling. Thanks for these great products.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I recently became a vegetarian!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Well, I was just thinking what I was going to write and while that thought was going through my head, my kitty cat puked. So, sorry, but cleaned up cat vomit!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:19 pm
I have signed countless petitions, shared info with friends on facebook and have gotten some of them to join causes like the fight against seals. I am especially passionate about stopping the seal hunt. I downloaded flyers to pass out to people. I refuse to eat at McDonald’s or Kfc as well.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:19 pm
This wasn’t very recent but hope it is satisfactory.
My mother borrowed my car one night to make a hospital visit. I got a call later on that she had seen a wild kitten in the parking lot that was proving difficult to coax to her. I woke my young daughter up, got my cat carrier and called a cab. I had a single can of sardines in the cabinet that I brought with us and after a couple of hours, finally convinced the hungry and very bratty kitten close enough to pounce. I’m glad to say, Jinks has been with me ever since that very hectic night and is still very bratty!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I have always believed in the rights of animals. Protecting and rescuing animals has always been a task that I have accepted willingly. While I have done many things lately for animals and their well-being, I consider what I do a lifetime task, unlimited by time’s boundaries. As long as I can talk, I’ll be a champion for animals.
Recently, my life partner and I were at the campus of a local college, running some errands. Something told me to walk over to a large rolling recycle bin; I’m glad I did. There was a little girl raccoon in the bin, sad, scared and ready to accept whatever fate was coming. We tipped over the bin and she happily ran out, scampering into the woods.
If I see an animal who has been the victim of irresponsible and cruel drivers, I remove it and bury it nearby. It deserves the dignity not afforded to it by those who don’t care. I feel as if I have been appointed the one who allows them the last act of respect and loving kindness. If they are not yet gone, I take them to the nearest vet to end their suffering.
I speak out to my acquaintances, relatives, friends and strangers on the importance of animal rights, and of the necessity to educate ourselves regarding which businesses and products support those rights. I speak out regularly against laboratory testing (which I abhor), dissection, vivisection, unethical farming practices and the fur trade. I will continue to speak out–loudly–against those things until the day I die.
When I encourage others to purchase cruelty-free products, I do so in a way that both educates and encourages. The majority of those I speak to admit that it was the first time that anyone has ever explained the issues to them in such a manner, and they are delighted to make the changes in their lives that are necessary.
I regularly encourage my contacts to adopt shelter animals rather than animals from breeders. While all animals are wonderful, those adopted from shelters are in need of a good, loving home TODAY. Each one of our cats has been adopted, either from a feral situation or shelter.
When Michael Vick was jailed, fined and criticized for having advocated dog fighting, I was one of those who was steafast in the position that his punishment was mild. Anyone who advocates dog fighting is beyond compassion already, and will do it again.
My partner and I regularly go on patrol in the various neighborhoods in our city, looking for abandoned and abused animals. We drive the streets and alleys of Richmond, looking in the yards that contain animals. When we see an animal being neglected in any way, we report the address and remain in contact with rescuers until the animals have been freed.
I am a friend to animals of all kinds, and am honored to accept my duty as such, and to educate others on how to be a friend to animals, too. I am not just an Advocate; I’m an Activist.
-Andrea L. Hale
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Fighting against a proposed monkey breeding farm (Bioculture)
in Puerto Rico
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I rescued a stray cat, she is now a much loved member of our family, although she’s rather aggresive to our other cat, hopefully given time she will feel more secure and settle down.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Last year I switched to veg/vegan. I take my time shopping to make sure nothing I buy is tested on animals. How can people be so cruel. My fur coat is on it’s way to PETA, and I am not buying any more leather. I also collect the newpapers from my office and donate them to an animal shelter for the indiviual pet areas. Helping and recycling at the same time! And when my “girl” is not interested in any of her doggie items anymore, they go with the newpapers.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Recently I made a donation to the Center for Biological Diversity’s Endangered Species Fund, and I volunteered to distribute endangered species-themed condoms to raise awareness of the dire consequences of overpopulation, the engine driving most, if not all, extinctions today.
[http://www.endangeredspeciescondoms.com/]
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I have just recently adopted a cat from the animal shelter. He is a new addition to the family which includes two rescue dogs and gets along very well with them already =)
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I have a house full of rescues. They are my babies now, my pets, my children whatever you want to call them…but I miss having a “baby” so I am awaiting the next adoption day with my local shelter. They have a little boy named Kit-Kat that I plan on adopting. He’s being neutered tomorrow and he should be able to join his new family on March 20th. What have I done with animals lately? LOL What haven’t I done? I have 4 dogs, two soon to be three cats. I do things with animals almost on a constant basis.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:45 pm
i donated to the Nevada SPCA…I also attended the Kandy Masquerade which was a fundraiser for the NVSPCA. I am working on developing a proposal for a program that will hopefully be granted govt funding and meet the needs of the NVSPCA for now and possibly be implemented nationally for other ‘no kill’ animal shelters.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:45 pm
I recently got back in touch with an old friend on facebook and she told me she has decided to go vegan! So I gave her some tips and encouragement, hopefully I can help her stick to her decision.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:47 pm
My 3 kids (age 7,5,3) and I work hard to clean up litter around our neighborhood lake to help keep the fish, egrets, herons and pelicans healthy and safe.
We are also vegetarian and my kids encourage their friends to do the same in order to help animals.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I’m a Fan of Free Tilly on Facebook, and I wrote on the wall about how all animals are God’s creatures and I believe they should be treated with respect and dignity.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I work as an adoptions counselor every Saturday at my local shelter and I eat vegan every day.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I called the Stop and Shop and told them that what they are doing is up surd and the customer care rep said, “people have different dietary need” hello… animals are not food and brought up the plant life argument… i guess the world is still flat to some, idk
A few years back my husband rescued a cat that was put in a microwave, her name was Oce and I miss her
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I am not that strong to ask all people to be vegetarian but no one can stop me to respect all creatures on this earth. I am sure my small contributions also have impact.
“I am vegetarian from birth, never eat any animal till date and will not for-ever”.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Last week my friend informed me that her cat was peeing on everything, the couch, the bed, all over the house. She said she couldn’t keep the cat anymore because it was costing her too much money replacing items it was peeing on. She said she was either going to lock it out of the house completely or give it to the animal shelter. I felt bad for the the kitty, neither of these options sounded good. I couldn’t take the kitty because I live in a tiny apt with a baby and a husband who is allergic (sucks because I looooove cats!) I did everything I could to find a home for kitty, even with the pee problem and just today, I got an email. I found a new home for kitty, my friend from highschool who now works at a vets office. She said she would love to take the beautiful cat and she will have him checked out to see why he is peeing and make sure he is not depressed. How awesome is that?! All I know is this is going to work out great for this cat. Thankfully there are people who care and work together to help all living being in need.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Posting fliers around my school, and working on starting up a veg fund in my town
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:07 pm
wow, reading these stories is so inspirational!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I adopted a retired racing greyhound. I am giving him a home with much love, care and attention instead of him spending his days in a crate with only one hour of human interaction.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I recently adopted a Shih Tzu puppy that no one else wanted because he was the smallest of the litter and his eyes are crosseyed. I figured he was friendly as can be and the eyes gave him “character”. He is now a valued member of our home!
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
I volunteer once a week at the animal shelter in my city.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I’m 13 years old and vegan. I volunteer at my local SPCA animal shelter weekly, and convinced one of my friends to be vegetarian. Also, my birthday is coming up and I asked all my friends to donate money to the Humane Society instead of getting me a gift. I love animals with all my heart, and one day I’m going to be a veterinarian.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
the thing i do most often for animals is play with my cat, Lilly. sure, it’s just for one specific animal, but we both love it.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I recently decided to go vegetarian. In the past, I’ve tried going vegan only to give up within a few weeks. I figure abstaining from meat is better than nothing, and eventually I might know enough vegetarian foods and recipes to make a lasting switch to veganism.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
My birthday was quickly approaching and I couldn’t decide what I wanted…the reason I couldn’t decide is because I didn’t NEED anything! So instead of a present that wasn’t necessary I asked my fiance to make a monthly donation for one year to the organization that we rescued our sweet dog from. I’ve never felt better about a birthday gift!
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
i am a foster mom for cats with a no kill shelter, i also have 4 cats that are the family pets and all have been adopted from shelters.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
When we had a recent heavy snowfall, I saw a mouse in my back garden looking for shelter. It didn’t look like there was anywhere dry for it to go so I got some old clothes and made a nest! I don’t know if it was a crazy thing to do or not, and have no idea if it used it, but I couldn’t bear the thought of finding it frozen and not having tried to help! Either way I saw it alive and well last week
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I got my friend into cruelty free products.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I am 21 and have been a vegetarian for 11 years now. I am finishing up my Bachelor’s degree and will be applying to veterinary college later this year which has been my life long dream. I am also a self-proclaimed animal rescuer and have rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed numerous animals over the past few years. And, most recently, I fell in love with my Wildlife Rehabilitation class at college, and will be working one on one with my wildlife rehabilitator next month and will be rehabing various wild critters in my home, starting off with baby squirrels and oppossums!
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Taught my 6 year old son to love all animals unconditionally! The future is in their hands!
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
I took in an abused lab mix with really bad behavior problems and have been working day after day to get her to learn that people are not all bad. She was found covered in motor oil and with head trama so trusting people is last on her list. My mom and I also Volunteer at our local no kill shelter every weekend. I have also started college with the major of marine mammal science. I hope to someday work with any animal that needs someone on there side. I have also been a vegetarian for a little over 5 years, and have worked to save horses from slauter and get them new homes for 2 years.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
I set humane traps for feral cats in my area and then take them to a no-kill shelter for rehabilitation, medicine and lots of love.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Besides having been vegan for almost 12 years. I make sure I drive carefully in the mornings on my way to work and watch out for the squirrls. Damn things, some times seem like they want to die. I also bring out nuts for the little guys whenever they are around.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I feed every cat I come across [: Also I placed “No fur” stickers on the desks at school
lol
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I decided last fall that being the animal lover that I am, I could not continue to support the inhumane meat industries in this country. I started out going from meatless mondays to meat occasionally and rarely. We have cut out pork entirely due to it’s horrific treatment to the animals and the effect the industry has on our planet and other living creatures around these toxic farms. If we do eat meat, we only buy meat raised humanely (free range, cage free, fed vegetarian diets, no hormones, etc.) and buy it from local farmers.
I now also stick to buying planet friendly cleaning products to protect the environment and its creatures. I keep a list of the cruelty free brands in my purse, and have decreased the amount of products (home, health and beauty) tested on animals I would say confidently by 75% since the fall and I’m working to make it 100%! For the pets in my neighborhood, I have swept up salty snow melt that is hard on the paws of my furry friends and use only a pet and environmentally friendly choice. I also make regular donations to the Humane Society. I know there is so much more that I can do to protect animals and the enivonment they live in, so I keep adding new ways to help in my life.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I have been a vegan for 4 years, so at the very least, I don’t eat them. I have turned many of my friends into vegetatarians (with the help of your website) and I am working to spread the word about factory farming. Most selflessly, I made the tough decision not to take my children to Sea World. I LOVED it as a little girl and I wanted to share that joy with my children, but I can not bring myself to support them and the captivity of those magestic marine animals. We are actually going to a protest instead!!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Most recently, I boycotted the Canada olympics to show my disgust with the fact that the Canadian government supports the clubbing of baby seals to death.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
I have changed the lives of animals and myself becoming a vegetarian and cooking only vegetarian meals for my family and friends!
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:20 pm
I saw on the news the animal shelter was going to have to start putting down a bunch of cats because they had too many to care for. I ran down there to adopt a couple and ended up wanting a mom and her two daughters. I lady working there was dicouraging me from adopting them because she said they were really skittish. I told her FOR SURE I want them. If she told that to everbody then for sure they would be destroyed. She seemed very upset with me. I couldn’t believe she worked there! I now have 3 adorable cats who have overcome there skittishness and I just love them!
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I have recently become a full fledged VEGAN!! I also regularly email my friends and family Vegan recipes, cruelty-free products I’ve tried, tested and recommend and I volunteer at local pet adoption events in my area.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I wrote my representatives to thank them for supporting a bill banning devocalization. I emailed friends asking them to call their reps to ask them to support the bill as well.
I have been vegan for two years.
I fed the cat!
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:54 pm
I post Peta on my facebook page every day to raise awareness about current events and animal rights!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I rescued a cat slated for execution/// now up to 6 cats and 2 dogs, mostly rescue/// also treat my school kids where I work to a choice of Vegetarian foods for lunch, showing them that meat is not a treat!!!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:01 am
i am a makeup artist and i buy loads of cosmetics and skincare products. i ONLY buy my cosmetics from companies that DO NOT test on animals! i volunteer for a non profit called homeless pets atlanta and help out with pet adoption days. i also write a blog about beauty-skincare and cosmetics-that endorses a no-animal testing policy at kireibeauty.blogspot.com
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:18 am
I like to visit the city animal shelter with a ten pound box of dog biscuits and some rawhides, and walk around and hand them out. There always seems to be just enough to go around, and while some of the dogs, heartbreakingly, don’t know what to do with the biscuits, some of them take them anyway. Others just wag their tails at having a person walk by and stop to say hi. Always, I take my leave a little more amazed that we are allowed to share this planet with such noble creatures. Dogs RULE!
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:33 am
I use my voice and talk about animal abuse to an extent, stopping animal mills, stop eating meat, sign petitions on the net, ANIMALS are at our mercey, we need to HELP stop animal
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:33 am
I started walking elderly peoples dogs for them so that the dogs are not cooped up all day in their apartments for free a couple years ago and I still am. I have been a vegetarian for 25 years. And I feed the stray cats in my neighborhood. I love all animals with all my heart especially my rescued kitty Tigerlily.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:12 pm
the most recent thing i’ve done was taking five bags of stuff to the local pdsa (people’s dispensary for sick animals) shop last weekend.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I recently purchased an animal rescue pack from Red Cross. It’s got all sorts of medical supplies in case I come across an injured animal. Since I live out in the country, it’s important to always be prepared.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
shop cruelty free…made purchases that donate food…petitions..no meat..but look for items like cage freetry to pass this on…every little bit a person can do times how many people can make a BIG change
March 4th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I have been vegetarian/vegan for 2 months now to make a stand against using animals for food. I also created a blog a few months ago called Taking the World On about living a healthier, more compassionate lifestyle. I constantly keep up to date with PETA news and spread the word as much as I can. I love animals and am doing everything I can to end the abuse of all animals.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I co-host clothing swaps every season at work, and we donate most of the leftovers to a thrift shop to benefit homeless cats and dogs. I love not contributing to the production of new products - and finding stylish vegan threads - at my local charitable thrift shop.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I help everyday by being a vegan
March 4th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
I’ve been adopting and fostering numerous animals over the years from people who can no longer care for them or wish to have them.
I love all my animals that I care for as if they were my own children, and are always number one in my life.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
I volunteer my weekends by showing adoptable dogs at area Petsmarts for 2 rescue groups.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I am a vegetarian who volunteers 4-5 days a week at the local animal shelter. I also take in strays, have them neutered/spayed, socialize them and help find home for them. Most recently, on vacation, I found a dog who was chained up day and night in the heat without water. Although he was a guard dog and would attack, I managed to get some fresh water to him and worked with locals to track down the owner.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I constantly spread the word about cruelty-free shopping to as many people as possible.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Everyday I do online activism for the animals- promoting cruelty-free products, veganism, and the adoption of cats & dogs vs. “buying” them. Every one of us has the ability to help end animal suffering if we speak for them!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I donated food to a local animal sanctuary and my choice to be a vegan saves animals lives everyday.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I adopted and love a retired greyhound. They make wonderful additions to any family.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I have been vegetarian for 11+ years & have recently been transitioning to vegan. I also speak out to my local Congressional & Senate leaders on behalf of animals on an ongoing basis.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
No matter where I live or move to, I always advocate and volunteer with the local Humane Society. And all of my cats were rescues!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Last week I adopted a beautiful Blue Russian kitty named Layla from a local animal rescue. They found her and her kittens starving in the streets. All of her kittens were adopted, so I got to take mama home!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I’m always looking for “not tested on animals” labels. I have also been a vegetarian for 8 yrs now.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
I am a proud vegetarian for 2 years and counting!!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I have been vegetarian for 17 years and vegan for 3. I LOVE animals. I have a pet kitty and pet pup - who I cherish and spoil and love. I help sign pledges and send emails on behalf of animals as often as I can =) LOVE Natures Gate — I use their products often!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
My elderly neighbor was sick so I took her dog for an afternoon at the park. We both loved it.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
While in Ohio ( As well as anywhere I may be) I removed numerous animals Racoons..Possums…Cats..Squirrels off the roads where they had been hit & killed by cars, I put them under trees or field to go back to the earth as opposed to others just running them over.
I informed police in Milwaukee about a dog abandoned in a forclosed home they broke in and rescued the German Shepard…Please tell everyone this is going on everywhere!I spoke recently with the D A regarding the horrible situation with dog foghting in Milwaukee.
I sign petions with Peta always and Sierra Club and other Wildlife Groups. Just to name a few.
We can all make a differance. Thank you
March 4th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
While in Ohio ( As well as anywhere I may be) I removed numerous animals Racoons..Possums…Cats..Squirrels off the roads where they had been hit & killed by cars, I put them under trees or field to go back to the earth as opposed to others just running them over.
I informed police in Milwaukee about a dog abandoned in a forclosed home they broke in and rescued the German Shepard…Please tell everyone this is going on everywhere!I spoke recently with the D A regarding the horrible situation with dog foghting in Milwaukee.
I sign petions with Peta always and Sierra Club and other Wildlife Groups. Just to name a few.
We can all make a differance. Thank you Natures Gatefor your great products.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
While in Ohio ( As well as anywhere I may be) I removed numerous animals Racoons..Possums…Cats..Squirrels off the roads where they had been hit & killed by cars, I put them under trees or field to go back to the earth as opposed to others just running them over.
I informed police in Milwaukee about a dog abandoned in a forclosed home they broke in and rescued the German Shepard…Please tell everyone this is going on everywhere!I spoke recently with the D A regarding the horrible situation with dog fighting in Milwaukee.
I sign petitions with Peta, Sierra Club and other Wildlife Groups. Just to name a few.
We can all make a differance. Thank you Natures Gate for your great products.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I always feed the neighborhood feral cat population! We had 16 at one time!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
We have had some major snowstorms here in the Northeast this past month…every outdoor surface was seriously covered with heavy, icy snow. It’s not much, but I made sure to have lots of organic birdseed out there in my birdfeeder every day so all of these wild birds and squirrels and my neighborhood, who must have been having a terrible time surviving these storms, could at least have one easier food option to get through these few very difficult weeks.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
recently i left food for a stray animal.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Along with attending animal fundraisers as much as possible, I was a foster mom and have rescued all my pets. I also use igive.com to do all of my online shopping and they then send a donation to animal rescue.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I found and adopted a stray pit bull.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian for almost five years, take in all the neighborhood’s strays and find them homes (sometimes they’ve gotten separated from owners), and even though my senior project is long since over, I still volunteer with Caldwell Humane Society every month. ^.^
March 4th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
I have adopt a little cat!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
I will defend a dog who is being hurt by talking to the aggressor and asking them how in their right mind can they be doing what they’re doing what if the show was on the other foot , would they like it.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I’ve been involved in cat rescue, TNR, and feral colony maintenance on a grass roots level for years. During that time frame, I have rescued and re-homed many wonderful cats.
I have also TNR’d - live trapped, spay/neutered, and returned many to their outdoor homes, where I continue to care for them 365 days a year… providing food, water, outdoor shelter, and lots of love.
On occasion I have had the opportunity to rescue friendlies from the colonies I care for and find them wonderful loving homes as well.
As a result of my efforts, no kittens have been born into colonies I care for since I first began this effort in 2006.
It’s a lot of hard work… but a work of the heart that I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world.. except the opportunity to help even more
>^..^<
March 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
I keep 3 different types of bird feeders filled with seed and a fountain with re-cycled water filled in my courtyard. Needless to say it is a very popular place for all types of birds to hang out, sing, chat and have a generally good time…however, I recently discovered that it has also been a popular spot for neighborhood cats to sit and watch the birds, sometimes sitting on the other side of my front gate or sometimes on the wall surrounding the courtyard. I love all animals and would not want to hurt any one of them but I have been spraying the wall and around the gate with home made “cat repellent” (all natural & not toxic)and this seems to do the trick. Now the birds can eat, drink and bathe in peace.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I have taken in a wild cat, took it to the vet, got it shots and neutered and am now trying to get it to feel more and more safe in my home. He can still go out but will not get any cats pregnant or catch or give any diseases. He’s so sweet. I named him Lama kitty because he looks like he has a lama face!!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I am a animal reiki practioner, belong to Peta, get my animals from the shelters and and advocate banning fur and animal cruelty.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Every Saturday I drive dogs to adoption clinic for a local, foster based dog & cat rescue organization. Also, my whole household is vegan.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
A female cat has been hanging around my house and you can totally tell she’s pregnant. I’d keep her but the whole family is allgeric. Two weeks ago she gave birth and abandoned the litter, seven newborn kittens were left to die. By the time I found them, one had already passed and the others were barely hanging on! I took them to the vet and they told me what I should do. I called every shelter and humane society in my area and there were no lactating mothers. So you can say I was forced to be a serogate mother. I’ve been bottle feeding each one waking up every two hours (thank god I’m a stay at home mom!) feeding them. When they’re old enough, I’ll make sure they get a good home!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I care for 2 Golden Retrievers.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I have already saved a dog from being taken to a shelter and am in the process of adopting another dog.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I volunteer at the Wildlife Rehab Center twice a week and raise orphaned baby animals at home every Spring. I also have 5 cats and a dog which are all rescues. I’m a vegetarian and feed and water the wild animals in my yard huge amounts of seed and corn year round!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I became a foster mom for kittens! I work with my local rescue group.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
We have a school at the location where I work. Each copy PETA magazine I receive I bring to work to share with the youth. I also have taught the youth to let me know if there are any creatures in the building, typically mice or bugs, and I will catch them and put them outside. I feed the pigeons, seagulls, crows and starlings in the mornings at work and this always allows me an opportunity to share with the youth the intelligence and beauty of these animals.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I ate a vegan pizza. No cruetly involved. Yum. And then I told others so everyone can enjoy.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
The last best thing I have done to help animals is get one more person to become a vegetarian.
I also write everyday in support of all living beings rights.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
My friend’s dog had 2 puppies a few months back. Recently my friend had to move so she gave one of the puppies to a friend and one puppy to me. I brought the puppy home to my elderly mom and dad house because I live in apt and already have a cat. My parents fell in love with the puppy and named her Lulu. Lulu brings a lot joy to their lives and is a great companion to them. I have a cat named Lucy whom I rescued a few years ago. She is a great cat and curls up next to me when we go to sleep.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I recently adopted a cat from a young woman who lost her husband in the Afghan war. She could no longer take care of her, so I took her on and now we’re friends to boot. All of our cats were adopted from shelters and we regularly contribute to local animal charities and lend our support in a variety of ways to animal causes. Thanks.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
I rescued a dog that had been hit the hwy. Everyone could see him but not one other person stopped.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 
March 4th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Having recently moved to the country to enjoy the “simple life” and it isn’t so easy!
many farms mistreat their animals and I realize it is my duty to report this issues. So I am always checking out the conditions looking for potential animal cruelty. I have always been passionate animal rights and recently saw the HBO documentary on local farmers “the wiles” and was mortified to find that the wiles farm is ten miles from my house!!! I cannot stand to think these pigs are suffering so close to my home sweet home!!
Anyone who hasn’t seen this movie – should do so. My mom says she will go to their house with me and protest. Anyone else in?
March 4th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I am a foster mom for Green Acres Boxer Rescue of WI. I also work with local Law Enforcement getting out flyers about stray animals found in our area. If the owners are not found by the 7th day, I will transport the animal to a local shelter, saving the animals from disposal.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Vegetarian since 1987! I TNR feral cats in my neighborhood, rescue/foster stray cats, and educate others through my blog about spay/neuter and caring for feral cats.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
I am an 11 year old kid and I have been trying to get my friends to be vegan and getting them to help animals. If you really love animals, go to http://www.wehelpanimal.webs.com because they have been petitioning to help save animals. If you become a member, you will be notified of abuse free and ways to save animals. Thankyou.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I take time to read and respond to PETA’s emails. I make my voice heard.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I adopted a dog from the local animal shelter.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I rescued two baby Feral Cats from a colony in my backyard and had them spayed. I adopted one of them and an aunt adopted the other.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I volunteer at adoption events through Petsmart Charities and foster for a no-kill non-profit rescue in Southern Indiana called Rescue Farm. Rescue Farm pulls animals from shelters that would otherwise be euthanized for space. Some of these dogs and cats are older or have medical issues (such as heartworm positive). Rescue Farm finds loving homes for over 700 animals every year!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I have given info about the shuttle bus that provides discount spay/neut. services. i also adopt and encourage others to adopt from shelters.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I send many letters and emails every week to my elected officials, asking them to pass strong animal welfare legislation.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I always look out for animals wherever I go. When people had their black dogs out in the hot sun on black top pavement at a festival this past summer, I bought bottles of water, went over and kindly asked the owners if I could give their dogs water. They said yes, and as I pet their dogs, I mentioned how hot it was for them, and the owners finally moved their dogs into the shade. I’ve volunteered several times at a local shelter, and I’ve made calls to authorities to help dogs who are neglected and left outside in the cold for hours. I’ve adopted a turkey at Farm Sanctuary for Thanksgiving and I do all that I can to help animals of all shapes and sizes!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I bring in vegan baked goods to my office every few weeks to show that delicious treats do not need eggs, dairy, honey, or any other animal products (and they are always eaten much faster than the birthday office cake). I’ve shared my recipes multiple times and have convinced two co-workers to use egg replacer instead of eggs, and several others to buy earth balance instead of regular butter.
And I just celebrated my 2 year vegan anniversary in January with a trip to Dama Restaurant in Virginia for some celebratory vegan cake. Yummmy!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
My daughter and I volunteer for animal rescue. We are vegetarians.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I wanted to get another cat(my cat of 12 years died a year ago)and instead of going to a reputable breeder to buy a purebred kitten,I went to my local shelter and got a kitten-a little male(neutered)grey tabby,5 months old-PLEASE if you are looking for a pet-CHOOSE THE HUMANE THING TO DO-GO TO YOUR LOCAL HUMANE?NO KILL SHELTER to find a new friend!
March 4th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
I baked vegan brownies and cookies for a bake sale for the animal rights club I am in on campus to raise money to help build the peta dog houses that protect dogs in harsh weather conditions.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Cruelty-free shopping is the way to go!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
I have been vegan/vegetarian for over a decade and i always bring in vegan treats for my coworkers!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
I helped a friend get her barn cats spayed and found homes for the kittens.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
i volunteer for 2 animal rescue groups. we take in abandoned and stray animals. we give them veterinary care and find them loving homes. i also care for a feral colony of about 15 cats. they have all been neutered. i built 7 shelters for them to stay warm and dry. i visit them everyday to feed them. one more thing- i have 9 indoor cats which have all been rescued from the street. they mean the world to me.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
I just joined Greenpeace; a group came to my college and wanted to talk about environmental and animal rights to the student body. I’ve been vegetarian for almost two years, and this is just another way I can help animals.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I have been a proud vegetarian since December 2009(I don’t eat any meat[which of course includes "sea kittens"-I love that campaign!], I don’t drink milk, or eat eggs)! I use ELF and organic wear make-up. I also spread around animal friendly ideas, for example: I’ve gotten some free stickers, which I stick on my school assignment book(which comes with me to every class so that I can write down homework), and I also share them with my friends
Last week, I brought in a flyer to school about the seal slaughter and gave it to my reading teacher who read it to all of his classes. Also(this would be the most recent since it was assigned 2 days ago), in home ec. we have a project to make a menu for our own restaraunt, and I’m making my restaraunt menu completely 100% vegan and vegetarian!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I took some blankets that we were not going to use to my local animal shelter.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Myself and my roommate rescued a Snowshoe Siamese kitten from certain death living on the streets. He had a pulled muscle in his leg also, probably from someone pulling on it. We nursed him back to health and is a welcome addition to our family.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I’ve worked at a veterinary hospital for the last 3 years, we work with speciality and critical care cases, before that I worked at the spca doing adoptions. I have been vegetarian for 15 years, and vegan for 7 now. I have a deaf rescue dog, who I’ve had for 6 years, and every year on his adoption day, I send a big gift pack to the rescue group who saved him with treats for all their new rescues, its my way of saying thanks for letting me have my baby!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I helped a stray puppy find a loving home in January!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
my furbaby and I go to the dog park and visit all the other dogs there and keep them company/play with them (c:}
March 4th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
One easiest way I’m saving animals is by not eating them and adopting pets from local shelters
March 4th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
When I found out my roommate’s cat was declawed, I did a little research and was able to give her some concrete information about why declawing is cruel to kitties. When her boyfriend got a kitten, she said no to declawing!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Hello,
I’m a huge animal lover.. I adopted 3 rescue bunnies from Long Island Rescue and 1 guinea pig from a run down pet store in Brooklyn. They were going to get rid of the guniea pig. I drove over 2 hrs to pick her up and I love her so. They are my children. It hurts me so to see people treat animals like they don’t feel or have feelings.
I don’t eat chicken nuggets anymore and I’m trying hard to become a vegan. I would love to work for Peta but I live in NY and would have to move to Va. I donate what I can to Peta especially to stop the slautering of the Seals.
Keep it up Peta! Love you guys!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
I became a vegan this past summer and I convinced a friend to go vegetarian! Yay!!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I add a Peta Leaflet in every letter or package I send out!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I helped organize an event called “Gimme Shelter.” Volunteers went to a low-income neighborhood with a high number of outdoor/chained dogs and outdoor cats. The volunteers went door-to-door to educate the residents on proper pet care in the winter (proper shelter, extra food and non-frozen water) as well as urging them to bring their pets inside. We also offered assistance with extra food and referrals for veterinary assistance. A local news team covered the event, so the information reached a lot of people beyond the neighborhood we targeted!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Hi there,
I wanted to share the things that I have done for animals recently.
Most recently I sent a letter in to our local paper speaking against the killing of beavers in our creek which was shamless and unnessecary and also about the lack of staff in the local animal shelter ( government run ). Both of these articles upset me greatly and I felt very strongly about them.
I have also not eaten meat in about 5years now and my husband has finally given up some of his meat eating ways , thank heavens!!!
Would love to try your wonderful products!!
thanks,have a great day
March 4th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I’m donating to one of animal-companion sitting client’s surgeries for his dog!
Patty Bowers
March 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I’ve ceased purchasing products that are not cruelty free, and politely inform companies of the business they have lost.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I spread the word every day about the injustices of the world known as animal cruelty. It seems as though few people truly understand the plight of our furry and feathered friends, so I make it my duty to tell the world and let them know what they can do to help, too.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I adopted 3 kittens (6 months old, all brothers), who were likely to end up in separate homes or a shelter if not adopted soon. This is in addition to the 8 cats I already have. It’s a great feeling to know that you are saving 1 life and even better knowing I saved 3! Of course, they are spoiled rotten and have a forever home where they loved and well cared for. Thanks PETA for all YOU do!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I have rescued 5 dogs,8 lizards,3 cats, 4 turtles and a bird from abusive/neglectful owners. I gave the dogs and cats shots and adopted them out to awesome families. I also adopted out the lizards,turtles and bird to good families. I checked out there home and had them give me references before any animal went to a home. I also run for animals at charity events and volunteer at shelters. I do all of these acts frequently. I do what I can for animals of all sorts.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I have been signing just about every petition when asked to sign that helps animals on this and other sites (I do not know how many I have signed, but it is a lot).
I also make pro comments for animals. Especially when it involves BSL, or horses.
I have videos to support animal rights on myspace site at http://www.myspace.com/pianovocals
I have taken the pledge ASPCA and to save seals.
I have been a vegetarian since December 1981 (yes that is almost three decades!).
I am the creator and webmaster of a site called pet homes. This site helps pet owners, find homes, apartments, and condos in Orange County, Ca. that are pet friendly. I do not make any money with this site. I know how hard it can be to find a home for dogs (especially big dogs). This site will hopefully keep pets and owners together, especially during this tough economic times.
I also rescued a Golden Retriever mix named Honey from going to the dog pound. The landlord was going to take Honey to the pound, that the last renters (who were evicted)left behind. I told him no, I will hold on to the dog. I was going to give the dog back to the last renters. They did not come back and claim Honey. I ended up keeping here. Which is fine by me, because I am in love with my dog.
If you want to see Honey’s picture it is featured on Pet Homes site.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I organized and recruited people for the recent Ringling Brothers protest in Tallahassee Florida! Heather from Peta contacted me when she saw that I lived in Tallahassee and said that there was nobody who had volunteered yet! Obviously, I jumped at the chance to help the poor and defenseless animals from the creeps at Ringilng! Me and 6 of my friends protested along with other volunteers in the area and together we passed out pamphlets, held signs, and gave stickers to the kids. A lot of the people were rude, (one guy even assured me “but elephant meat is delicious!”) but we communicated to them that there were much better ways to entertain your children that to take them to a circus where elephants are abused and die every year. It’s sad to see how many people turn a blind eye, but I know if we at least convinved one person to not go to the circus next year, that it was worth it!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
i took in a stray cat that was pregnant,now i have 3 little cuties that i never thought i’d have,simply because i’m allergic.i suffer,but it was worth it and all the stories that go along with it
March 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
I volunteer with a small rescue called rescue me yorkie and I foster dogs that are waiting to be adopted. I also delivered food and supplies to my local shelter over the weekend!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
I rescued a young mourning dove whom I found on my patio; she was unable to fly and had difficulty hopping about. Because predator animals tend to visit my yard, out of concern for her safety, I took her to the Pasadena (California) Humane Society,
where I was informed that she would receive good loving care
and then, when she was able to do so, be released back into the wild.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
I recently saved a dog. He was in the median on the highway with another of his litter mates who had been hit by a car. I picked him up, took him to the vet, and found him a home. He was 10 weeks old, had a collar mark, and had been well taken care of, so it looked like he was dumped. I could not take him to a shelter (there are not any no kill shelters near my home). It is never too hard to help an animal in need and you can never think that someone else will help.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I did not mention I also found a pigeon laying on the street, full of ticks. Left on it’s own it would have died. I took it home and removed the ticks. I noticed on my roof it’s mate was waiting for her mate. After two days, this pigeon was strong enough to be released and go back to it’s mate, patiently waiting mate. I like happy endings
March 4th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I have been vegetarian for 20 years and a vegan for 12 years. This summer, I will be adopting 2 kitties from the local animal shelter.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
My wife and I take care of a feral cat colony that live behind a dumpster at a restaurant. We provide shelter, food, and have had several neutered at an animal clinic. I also volunteer at cat adoption center. In addition, we donate to several animal organizations.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I have been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years and no longer use leather. I no longer use products which have been tested on animals and sign every petition that comes my way.
Valentina
March 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Aside from becoming vegan over a year ago, every animal I have owned has been a rescue. My family adopted two stray pregnant cats when I was in 5th grade and we kept all but two kittens. I only buy cruelty-free products and volunteer for two shelters, one dog, one cat. I brake for animals, post ideas and thoughts on facebook/twitter to inform others about how they can go cruelty-free, and sign petitions/make calls to local legislators concerning animal bills. I make sure my babies are always spayed or neutered. I walk my friend’s rescued greyhound during the week. I make reports to the MSPCA and local police if/when I see any mistreatment (hot cars, tied to a post, physical harm). If I win the lottery, someday I would love have my own sanctuary.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I helped co-found a vegetarian/vegan club at the college I just transferred to. We welcome meat-eaters as well as vegetarians/vegans so that people can become better informed while they’re enjoying good food!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I recently found a small white mouse running around the sidewalk at night on a street where I feed several feral cats! I was amazed that the cats had not found him. I took him home and he now lives with me in a Habitrail. I play with him every night. He’s wonderful! I think he escaped from someone who bought him for snake food because we don’t have wild white mice in our neighborhood. I also have several rescued parrots that live with me. I have been a vegetarian since January 1. It’s difficult in some ways but so easy when you think of the alternative! If everyone could do one nice thing in their lives for an animal, it would be such a better world. Thank you.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I deliver food to elderly persons through our “Animeals on Wheels” program who receive Meals on Wheels for themselves. One of my favorite persons passed away and left her handicapped mixed breed in the hands of neighbors who left him outside to fend for himself. I took him in and raised the $1600 it was going to take to get his right leg amputated, 10 teeth extracted, current on shots and a neuter. He has joined my Boxer Rescue Group as our “wannabe Boxer” as well as became a permenant member of my own family of Boxers and rescue cats!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Stray cats are a problem in the neighborhood and I put out hard food so they have something to eat on a daily basis. I also donate to a number of organizations that assist the majestic Thoroughbreds who end up unwanted and abandoned by owners and trainers…after the finish line.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
We built a pond in our yard when local developers destroyed the frogs habitat near our home. They are thriving now & great to listen to at night
March 4th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I MAKE CASH DONATIONS TO ANIMAL CAUSES.
I ALSO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ANIMAL ABUSE.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I’m a volunteer/foster mom for Italian Greyhound Rescue. Our current foster we’ve had for nine months. This weekend I’ll be at a rescue rally for dogs at a local mall promoting adoptions.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I opened my home to special-needs dogs to keep them from certain death. I’m not perfect so who’s to judge who lives and who doesn’t?
March 4th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
My mom loved and took care of many animals. When my mom died in december, I decided to volunteer in her honor at the local No More Homeless Pets.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
I took my cats Christmas toys and gave them to the cats that were up for adoption at the local animal store. They never used them, nor were interested in them so now the toys are being used and the kitties have something to play with.
My self and the rest of my family (hubby and two kids) recently rescued two dogs from getting hit on the main road outside of our subdivision. They were darting in and out of traffic so we used our car to corral them back into the subdivision where we then found their family.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
I spent an hour trying to catch a cockatiel in my neighborhood that was clearly lost or abandoned. He’s now with a cockatiel rescue group who will find him a new home.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I volunteer at my local animal shelter and humane society. I also put up fliers and talk with people about spaying/neutering their pets. I also volunteer with different animal organizations around me. —and I’m a Vegetarian, too.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
I help animals by not eating them. :0)
March 4th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Besides my own four dogs and three cats, I feed a colony of feral cats in town. I am a member of all kinds of animal organizations, such as IDA, IFAW, PETA, PETA I & R, PAWS, North Shore Animal League, etc. I love it.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I foster for a dog rescue and to date have helped about 50 dogs find their forever homes.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Hey!!! I have switched from Vegitarian to Vegan last month!!! I’ve never felt better and would like the prize pack!!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
i reused a dog from the dog pound and i luv my new puppy
March 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Adopt our pets, use only cruelty-free products (yes, including Nature’s Gate!), I don’t eat meat! Educating family and friends about leading a cruelty-free life. These are small things, but look at everyone here doing small things… it adds up!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
when needed i take in my friend’s toy terrier, who needs alot of attention. i make her feel very welcome by putting out her peddipads, toys, blankets, water dish, food dish, and i boil meet because of her liver.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I try to provide food and medical care for stray animals in my neighborhood especially for cats that i spay on my own budget since there is no program providing care or sterilizing for cats in my country
March 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
I became vegetarian three years ago and have helped many of my friends do the same! Also, I rescue and neuter/spay every pet I own.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
My husband and I are about to adopt our first dog together. I have one already and there hasn’t been anything better friend wise in my life. I wish I could adopt them all
March 4th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I recently left some Peta2 leaflets at a local youth drop-in centre.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I went vegan and also started my 15 year old dog on a vegan diet! The two of us couldn’t be healthier.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I feed the birds, rabbits and squirels in my front and back yards! When we need a new addition to our family, I always adopt
March 4th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
I have been a lacto-ovo vegetarian science i was 6.
I became a vegan about a month ago. It has been a success, YAY!!!!
All of my dogs and cat are spayed or neutered and are from animal shelters or are from a friend who needs a place for them to stay.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I have been eating healthy for a while and have been a vegan for two months. I love telling my adopted husky Jack that “I will never eat Him”
Or any of his backyard friends. Adopt!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
We re-use Natures Gates Shampoo bottles
to feed Kid Goats at the Farm !
March 4th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I love animals and I have rescued many from near death. I went back to school to be a veterinary assistant and I will go back to school to be an animal behavioral specialist . This is pretty good since I am 58 years old. I love animals and I will do whatever it takes to help them!!!!!!!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
My recent good deed for animals includes stray dogs in our city. We were on our way to pay our electric bill when 2 beautiful pitbulls were spotted weaving in out of traffic and generally looking lost. We thingk they were abandoned at the animal shelter nearby hoping they would stay put but we opened our car door and they jumped right in and sat down. we fed them and took them to ananimal rescue vet so they would not be automaticly put down which is our city’s policy for pitbulls.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I help dogs by rescuing them. I am never lonesome when I get home.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
It has been 4 days since i had meat..so far so good..
March 4th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Me and my husband turned pure vegetarians. We donate every month to an animal welfare locally and urge people in our group to adopt a pet. I recently also found a stray pup which was very sick, I took him to a vet and treated it.. and gifted it to a friend who loved it
Small things go a long way. We really love animals and cannot stand cruelty towards it.. I hate all the animal races and slaughtery to eat them and not to mention hunting. All this should be banned. Animals have feelings too. I dont think we would like to be treated that way. If every humanbeing felt this way, it will make a difference. Please treat animals the way you would like to be treated. Thanks.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
My husband and I recently adopted a dog from our community. This dog was malnutritioned and deeply ignored by his owners. He was boxed in on a patio and left there rain or shine. He would escape often, and we would find him curled up next to our door in the middle of the night. One night it was only thirty degrees outside, and we finally said “that’s enough!” We went to his house and banged on the door until we woke the entire family. We told them they needed to take better care of their precious puppy or give him to some one that would. Of course, they yelled at us, but the next day they approached us and asked us if we would like to keep him. We took hin in that day, and he has made our lives so joyful. We love him dearly!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I have been getting signatures for the Peta stop seal slaughter in Canada.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I have been looking after my 2 cats faithfully for the last 13 and 8 years respectfully!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
i have not done anything too incrdible lately , but help at the shelter as much as i can , and try not to buy products that are tested on animals , im just trying to help animals have a voice .
March 4th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
I recently wrote an research paper on why Animal testing is wrong and should not be done. Also I presented a Power point on this topic to show my classmates why this should not continue.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
I have been a vegetarian since the day 2010 began. I am preparing to go vegan. I am beginning to stock my kitchen and bathroom with products that do not contain animal products nor are they tested on animals. I am a member of my local zoo to make sure they keep the animals out of cages and in large habitats, and I have adopted a manatee. I am also a teacher who teaches all my little ones the value of animals and the environment. My four year old rescue doggie thanks me every day with kisses
March 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
i quit hunting animals after 31 years
March 4th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I have been a vegetarian for about 13 years now (since 5th grade), and I recently became vegan. I explain the many benefits of being vegetarian as well as protecting the rights of animals, to loved ones and others around me.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I take every opportunity to educate my son on the many ways we can help animals and prevent their exploitation. He recently came home with a ticket to a circus that uses animals and we had a great discussion about what a horrible, hard life this is for these poor animals. He really understood and took the conversation to heart. No circus for us!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
I recently became vegetarian. Once I get use to it I plan to become vegan
March 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
I took several large bags of cat and kitten food, as well as toys to my local animal shelter who had expressed an urgent need for cat food.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
I always rescue dogs and my own pets have come from adoption shelters. Recently a bird was wounded outside my house and I took it in from the cold and the next day took it to the vet hospital that accepts all animals in need. I always recycle and and reuse products. I try to use personal care products that are good not only for me but for the environment but most products are out of my budget range.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
For a week I have been seeing different animal rescues in Houston with Second Baptist School’s interim Term Animal Rescue. I helped clean the kennels at the poodle rescue. I brushed, walked, and cleaned greyhounds at a greyhound rescue. I got to feed baby squirrles that will be freed back into the wild once they are big enough at Wildlife Rehab and Education Center. Tomorrow i go to BARC and special pets.
I just love all of theses poor creatures and am now going to volunteer that these places consistently.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
GO VEGAN!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
I rescue, crosspost needy/urgent homeless pets, pick up strays and try to locate their home if possible, and foster. I have my own rescued pets as well. I’m vegan. I donate to rescues and animal charities. I educate others on spay/neuter, rescue/foster, puppy mills, dog-fighting rings, factory farming, fur farms, etc. I petition, protest and boycott. I do whatever I can to live a cruelty-free lifestyle.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
My husband and I are volunteer drivers in transports that bring at-risk dogs up from high-kill “shelters” in the south to forever/foster homes in New England.
I also use that as a first step in talking to people about how imporant it is to spay/neuter/adopt.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I am a vegetarian, working on going vegan. I do not buy or use products that are tested on animals. Also, I educate many people about animal cruelty and sign petitions daily.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
I made valentine’s day cards for people who keep their dogs on chains outside in the cold. The cards said “It would be great if you brought me inside this Valentine’s Day so we could spend time together. Love your doggie” and was accompanied by a pamphlet from and organization called Dogs Deserve Better.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
As of November 2009 I went from being vegetarian to vegan. I have noticed such a difference in myself, from feeling happier and having more energy to losing weight. It’s been an amazing journey thus far and my success has inspired my Mum to become vegan as well! Now we share recipes and have fun trying new vegan restaurants!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I only use animal cruelty free bath products and make-up. I also saved my new puppy.
I love my animals, I can’t ever imagine someone hurting them.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
It has taken me a lot of work to really get to know and appreciate Peta, but I do. Five years ago I went veg. and have been sending Peta videos and writings to friends more and more. To the point that 2 have turned to become vegatarians also.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
I have been a vegetarian most of my life, I only use Earth / Environmentally friendly products and try to shop socially conscious companies (not as easy as it sounds), I have an online specialty pet retail site, which only carries Earth / Pet / People friendly products, organic, natural, recycled / recyclable products and other cool things from socially conscious companies and donate the proceeds to animal rescue, nature conservancy and law enforcement, I volunteer for the Humane Society and other worthy organizations, I donate gift baskets and other pet items to fundraisers, I don’t buy anything leather, suede, fur, etc. and use only cruelty-free products, I conserve energy and recycle, reduce and re-use as much as possible and I harass others to do the same
So many are still in denial and just don’t get it. It’s sad.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
I saw a homeless dog and I came into my apt and made himsome food.whenhe saw me coming to him he look scared and I look himin the eyes and told himI would not harm him. it made me feel so good.it was food for my soul .
March 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
This week I’ve written letters to Proctor and Gamble and Johnson and Johnson urging them to stop inhumane and unnecessary animal testing.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I am a proud parent of my rabbit named Tommy, had him for 3 years now. I also use cruelty free products and cosmetics Mac Make up ladies!! I also forward every email to my friends and family I recieve from Peta, and make donations!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
This week I spoke up for some dogs that I saw were being mistreated and positive corrections were made.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I volunteer every evening at a Riding for the Disabled assosciation, feeding, watering, grooming, excersizing and bonding with the horses. At the RDA they take in injured animals and most recently I rescued my beautiful red setter Libby who was running about the woods starved and beat up. I campaign outside KFC, cause they’re Kentucky Frying the word Cruelty. I’m a vegetarian, and I’m about to start my training on training guide dogs
March 4th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I Founded Soul Harbor, Inc. a nonprofit charity to help save the lives and spare the suffering of animals. Most recently, this past week, I got the website up and running by hiring a website design firm, to help be ONE MORE VOICE for animals, who need help but are unable to ask for it themselves!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I have three dogs whom I devote my life to almost as much as they devote theirs to mine.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
I am always doing something for animals, but most recently, I took in my uncle’s cat while he became homeless, even though I have a house full of my own pets. I also am 8 months pregnant and recently trapped 2 feral cats in my neighborhood and took them to the APL to get spayed and neutered to prevent more unwanted cats roaming the streets. (I still have 2 cats from a stray I took in last year who had kittens!)
March 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
I feed two stray cats that always come around my apartment every night, I’m planning to give them flea baths and adopt them out when I can catch them. I also noticed a lady shopping for Maybelline products in a cvs pharmacy recently and decided to convince her to purchase a Revlon product instead since Revlon doesn’t test on animals!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I have donated some food to the local shelter recently, I have not been able to donate much time this past year, so I try to contribute what I can. All of my family’s pets are rescued animals, strays, or adoptions.
And I recently called the law on the local hunters who let their “hunting dogs” (atrocious i know) run free and also have been reporting the hunters who use spotlights (illegal where i live). Unfortunately, I have not been able to catch the awful people who are tossing deer carcasses on the side of the road, but I can’t wait til I DO catch em!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
we just rescued a dog from our local shelter and we had her spayed!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
I’ve recently gone vegan and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done, most importantly for the animals. My husband, a carnivore to the bone, has recently turned vegetarian too, after having to listen to me tell him all about all the awful things that are done to the animals. It was worth it and he’s feeling great and losing lots of weight, plus, he’s much more passionate about the whole topic and how his actions have such a huge impact. Together we’re going to make a huge difference. Other than that, I always speak out for all of the animals whenever I can, take care of our little menagerie or critters at home, and feed the deer, squirrels, birds and outdoor critters all the time, ensuring that they’re well taken care of, especially with this harsh winter we’ve had here in the Northeast.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Want to win
March 4th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
The most important thing anyone can do - eating ahimsa (VEGAN) each day.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
I encouraged a friend to go vegetarian — and she has!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
I have been vegan for going on two years now. I will not support the way animals are made to suffer for our benefit. And, I will continue to educate people about my choice and why they should consider doing so.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I rescued two feral kittens and gave them vet care and kept them as pets!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Eat vegan/vegetarian; refuse to buy leather products, wool, or feathers; use cruelty-free make up and beauty products; feed the outdoor wildlife at my home; appreciate all animals and advocate for them; teach and inspire others to honor all species with respect
March 4th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I recently went Vegan!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
I will be a vegetarian for 2 years this month!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I have recently adopted a stray female cat.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I became a vegetarian for 3 weeks already and I was once a carnivore and cheese addict.
I even ate duck brains in massive servings.
anyway. I am working on wirting a huge report on why everyone should become vegetarians=)
I was also adopted a random homeless kitten near my house instead of pet shops, that makes me soo happy
=)
March 4th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I recently became vegan, and I’m giving my non-vegan family as much vegan food as possible;)
March 4th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I adopted an dog from the animal shelter
March 4th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
i am currently working on informing the public of the tragedy currently going on in canada concerning the killing of baby seals.
i am very close to getting my petition filled.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I’m a bird lover, so I feed wild birds in my yard. I’ve got different feeders with various seeds and nuts- and I even have seperate feeders just for the squirrels. The animals feel quite comfortable.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
I rescued a lost mourning dove nestling and brought it to a wildlife rescue ranch.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I pledged to be veg in December, and haven’t gone back since. I love it! I got most of my volunteer hours at the local ospca - walking dogs, cleaning cages etc. I have also been slowly but steadily cleaning out my stash of animal experimented products, I’d love this gift pack because it would help me out so much!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Well you guys all know how PETA providesus with awesome pamphlets, posters, andsickers to make supporting animals easier. I”m a student and I’ve started just handing out a couple pamphlets here and there and covering my belongings with stickes and people notice. All the time my peers ask about the message behind several different PETA campaigns and I’m always glad to oblige. I’ve found that people are actually interested and moved by what information I provide. I never knew it would be so easy to raise awareness and help animals!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Im not sure which part I should say, I passed out all of the literature I received about the seals being slaughtered in Canada during the olympics, I cried and so did other family members, I have sent people to this web site to help as much as possible and have totally pushed everyone I know to get thier animals fixed. We have SO many stray cats in my area, I try to feed them and keep them in my garage during the cold winter months in Michigan, but my garage isnt that big. I have found a few of them good homes, but some are to wild to help, which breaks my heart. Thank You PETA for all you do !!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I keep mice as pets. I know that sounds small, but people think of mice as vermin… they’re not. They’re lovely, curious, and intelligent creatures.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I take care of my in-law’s cat who is outdoors..
March 4th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I donate to the local shelter
March 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I submit this for my sister. She keeps dog and cat food in her car, and driving home stops to feed several feral cats and any homeless person with animals. Everytime she sees a loose animal she stops and chases it down and makes sure it either gets home, to the vet (out of her pocket)or to a shelter with the instruction they are not to kill it, but if no one adopts it, she will take it and finds it a home. She is compassionate and loving to all animals and even though she would never say so…she’s a hero to them (and to me). She’s a vegetarian and keeps trying to convert the rest of us too. Sincerely, Kevin
March 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I’m helping my sister and brother-in-law become vegan. They are very hesitant about it, but want to make the change, since reading The China Study.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Recently I have written to many companies. Telling them that I will get the word out on the cruel treatment of animals they facilitate! I have been telling people every day many reasons to not buy from certain companies or use their products in anyway. I wish there was a website that tells you if they test on animals, or use animals, or animal products. I wish our government would wake up and protect our animals and our food supplies!
Maybe if enough people knew about where their food comes from they would demand higher standards. As for the people that would still eat the meat that is.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I got my friends and family started in discussions about why SeaWorld is or isn’t cruel, and what can be done about it. If I hadn’t brought the topic up, they might not even have been aware of the recent SeaWorld incidents.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I switched my family of four to a vegan lifestyle! I am also advocating for animal rights amongst my friends, family & pretty much anyone who will listen!
March 4th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Recently choose to purchase mostly products that are cruelty-free
March 4th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I leaflette with vegan literture downtown on Saturdays. I also protested the circus in Charlotte, NC with some PETA people.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
I recently put some flea medication on a stray cat that lives in my neighbourhood. I also gave him some food.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
We recently had a tuxedo cat show up on the doorstep who had obviously been beaten up. I cleaned his wounds but since he did not belong to me, I put him outside in a cage with the door open. The next day I witnessed another beating by a large cat who almost killed him. I took him in to the bathroom and a hematoma on his head exploded all over the bathroom. He also has skin ripped off to the bone. I took him to the emergency hospital. They stitched him up and said with care he would be okay. After paying about $600 for that and the follow up I wasn’t sure how we were going to eat and pay bills (still recovering from that) but we took him home and kept him in the office. We have three old lady cats and could not mix them together, especially not knowing the health of the cat, but also because he was too rambunctious for them. By coincidence, a repair guy who came to my house that day told me his cat just died. I told him I had one for adoption and he said all his cats have been siamese. I asked him to just look at the cat, so I brought “Wesley” down and laid him on his back in “Gary’s” arms. He looked at the cat, looked at me and said, “I’ll call my fiance’” So, love at first sight…. and they are living happily ever after.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
If I win a loto ,I will by land and build a rescue and adoption ranch for all animals.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
I try my best to educate and inform everyone I know how to be kinder to the enviroment and all animals, big and small. You don’t have to make huge lifechanging diffences in your everyday life, I have though, but everything helps.
Shop organic, cruel free and fair trade.
I really truly feel everyone makes a difference and if we unite, we make the world a better place.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
I’ve been hanging informational posters around me school that I got off of Peta2. For almost ever poster, every tab with your site address has been pulled off!
March 4th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
My husband and I recently started a animal rescue of our own. There are so many abandoned and neglected reptiles in our area, and they always seem to get overlooked. Reptiles need love too!
March 4th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
I own a recue dog,Toby, I do fosters for DRNA,Dachshund Recue North America. I just made a large donation of suppys and food to Animal Haven Soho NYC. I order t-shirts from Peta and donate cash evey Dec. to 5 different animal organazations.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I recently changed my dog’s diet to a vegetarian diet. I know he’ll enjoy the life of eating fresh healthy foods.
<3
March 4th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I help domestic animals everyday because I am a veterinary technician.
I help homeless animals because I have been an animal welfare worker for 9 years.
I help farm animals because I am a vegan.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I just got rid of all my leather made clothes, shoes, and accressories. Now my sisters and neighbors are following, and come for advice before shopping. They are becoming more conscious.!.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I am a Vegan and am conscious of the products I buy. I never buy products tested on animals. I also invite questions about my beliefs by putting stickers etc. on my binders, bags and books at school and explain them to people to peak their interest to find out more.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
I feed the birds and squirrels around our home and take good care of my kitties. We use cruelty free products for our pets and ourselves. I donate food and supplies to our shelter and encourage others to adopt too.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
As a vegan and animal rights activist, I think I do what I can for all living beings. I buy cruelty free, sign petitions, join demonstrations, donate when I can. But I recently had the opportunity to do a little more for one special dog.
On my way home from work during a recent snowstorm I saw a large dog lumbering in the street. He appeared cold and dazed. I thought maybe he’d been hit. I pulled over and he came right up to me. It was evident he wasn’t in good shape. I managed to lift him in my car and wrapped him in my coat. He was very weak and kept almost passing out. I rubbed him warm and sang to him as we waited. I called 911 and brought him home with me when the town dog warden told me she “didn’t have four-wheel drive” and couldn’t come for the dog. My husband and I fed him and kept him warm until the dog warden could get to the town line, since we lived in the next town over. The dog was returned to his loving owners the next day. We found out his name is Charlie and he is blind and deaf. I took him almost two weeks to recover and his owners thought he might not make it. But I’m happy to report old Charlie is back to himself. It wasn’t even a question whether or not I would stop and help, it’s just what you do. (No one even pulled over to ask if a woman and a huge dog were ok in a blizzard!) I just wonder how many people drove past Charlie that night and didn’t give another thought. But I know I did the right thing and would do it again.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
I’ve persuaded 5 of my friends to become vegetarian, and passed out flyers for the Canadian seal slaughter. (:
March 4th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Saved a female chinchilla from an awful breeder who kept her in a foot squared cage, never let out, with nothing to chew on to keep her teeth filed and forced to breed every time she went into heat. She is very happy now
Wish i could save them all….
March 4th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
I’ve been vegetarian for five years and just recently became vegan; I always do my best to keep my family and friends informed about any animal rights issues and I provide them with many alternatives to their current diets. These are some of the things that I do on a daily basis and I really feel that I have helped animals by simply letting the public know the facts about eating animals or using animal products.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
I am trying to capture and spay a pride of cats roaming my neighborhood.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
I volunteer for a local animal shelter; my passion is to socialize terrified and feral cats that in most other shelters would be ignored. I go to the shelter during 3 - 4 lunch hours per week and all day saturday to help make the unsocialized cats “adoptable”. I also will consult with anyone who adopts an animal or calls the shelter about behaviour problems to educate people how to communicate with their cat or dog so that everyone’s needs are met; I do housecalls for behaviour!!
March 4th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
i constantly educate my friends and family regarding animal cruelty and the benefits of being vegan.
most importantly, i teach my 6-year-old daughter daily through example. it is important to pass on our compassion for the animals, so that they have future voices too.
last summer, at the age of 5, she came with me to coney island to leaflet against ringling bros. at first she was shy, but when she understood the information on the leaflet, she joined in, handing circus-goers leaflets, saying “are you going to the circus? here is some information on how they treat the animals.”
March 4th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
I walk dogs every single day and make sure that they behave! I also do some training.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
This past week I discussed with all my high school students in every class why I choose to be a vegetarian. I also provide literature on vegan and vegetarian life styles and various books that inform students of the cruelty animals experience and have died from in our library center in my classroom.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
My husband and I have three terriers and two cats from our local animal shelter. I’ve been a vegetarian for more than half my life and am working toward a vegan lifestyle.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I volunteer at the Humane Society Pet Adoption Center, helping care for the dogs and cats in the facility. I also volunteered at a cat rescue called Cats In Need for three and a half years, cleaning litter boxes, the “messes” left around, gave them clean water, gave them fresh food, and of course, plenty of love.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
I am a vegetarian trying to make vegan choices as much as possible. And, we have a most wonderful lab-rot mix that was a stray.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Being a vegan saves animals and the planet and I’m proud to have made a decision that contributes to our environment and saving animal’s lives.
I also work with a local rescue shelter fostering dogs until their permanent homes are found.
As soon as I am finished with school (Fall 2010!), I plan to work for a non profit company saving as many lives as possible!
March 4th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I encouraged my friends and family to support Spay Day, so that there would be fewer homeless animals on the street and in shelters.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
I take my dog for a walk every day to keep both of us healthy and happy! I’m vegan and have been educating my students (I teach 3rd grade) about why it’s so important to eat a plant based diet.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
i recently helped a dog that had bad fleas,i jumped my neighbours fence & flea combed out hundreds of fleas & their eggs,dont use non friendly flea treatments they are horrible.dog is heaps happier.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I feed my cat all natural foods because I’m worried about the additives that are in the mix of food he eats.
I also take care of my neighbor’s deaf dog at times when watching their children. Working with Chloe who is deaf is a challenging even because she’s old and she doesn’t comprehend human contact until you show her where to go.
In the mean time with ensuring that animals are well taken care of I’m all about ‘Reduce/Reuse/Recycle’ In my spare time I reuse plastic water bottles and fill it with filtered water and recycle my cans to put the money towards AIDS/HIV research.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I respect the rights of all nature’s creatures including insects. I have been feeding birds in my area, so that I can study them closer, though they have had a break for 2 days, so that they can continue to search for food with their natural methods.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Yesterday I saw a woman drive into a hospital parking lot with a dog in the car and I knew she intended to leave him. I followed her and confronted her and made her take the dog out.
It was hot (80 degrees where I am) and it was a black car parked in the sun. She couldn’t see my point, so I had to be very persistent. It’s pathetic, but I find I have to do that with some frequency.
I wish everyone would speak up when they see something like that. It’s horrible.
March 4th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
I make my boyfriend vegetarian and vegan meals. He’s not veg but always loves them and has become less interested in eating meat. We cook together a lot too. Even his friends love our cooking now in our very not-veggie-friendly town!
March 4th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
At work we have stray cats that I buy cat food for and got a few people together to help me feed them. Today, I toook in a stray kitten and tomorrow I will be taking her to the vets. I,also plan to drop off cat litter that I bought,but my cats don’t like to my local shelter. I use a steam mop to clean with, so don’t have to worry about chemicals on my pet’s feets
March 4th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
i’m vegan, recently adopted a rescue dog, and took in a stray to give a good home. recently signed up to volunteer at local no-kill animal shelter.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I’m not a veterinarian or anything I’m just an 18 year old girl that love animals(:
In my backyard their were these two cats that came by every once and a while. They would be so scared at first and then slowly I gained their trust by feeding them. Untill finaly I could see their condition. One was so skinny and the other had a mange on her head and ears..The skinny male cat began I fed for him to gain weight until he was healthy again. I gave the nickname tiger. The female cat with mange looks like a diffrent cat now… I would clean her up with a medicated shampoo until it went away. Her nickname is “viejita” which means old lady in spanish.lol Their my two loves now. I continue to love and take care of every single that passes by my backyard.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I volunteer at a no kill animal shelter in Avon Lake, Ohio called Love-A-Stray.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I just signed up to give PETA 5 dollars every month =) I know it isn’t much, but I’m sure my 60 dollars a year will help at least one 4 legged friend out there =)
March 4th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
I feed my street dogs almost every day.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
I held a protest against McDonalds. We got a ton of signatures!
I also just rescued a dog from the pound! I got her fixed as well.
I will have been vegan for a year in march, and I just convinved 2 friends to go veg ^^
March 4th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
There was a dog running around and across the street while my little boy and I were taking a walk. We caught the dog, read its tags, and took it home.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
I switched to cruelty free products 20 yrs ago, became vegetarian 15 yrs ago and vegan 8 yrs ago. All of the cats I have had were adopted from shelters. I have been a foster parent with a local shelter for the past 4 yrs. I take part in monthly protests against a local Petland store.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
I do not want to nominate myself, but my sister and her husband. Their house is always open to strays. Not only for a home, but a place to collect themselves until they can be found a new home. Not long ago, my brother in law found a dove that had been hit by a car and whose wing was broken. He wrapped the dove in his coat and brought it home. Jess and Brad redid their bathroom in torn up newspaper to make it comfortable and mended the wing. The kept the bird in the bathroom until she could fly again and then introduced her to the guest bedroom until she felt strong enough to fly out the window and rejoin the other birds in the air and the trees. This is one of many great things they have done; from breaking dying dogs out of window boxes to puppies left tied to trees.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Someone dropped a cat off at my farm and I adopted him into my family, (assuming all the responsibility and cost that goes along with it; even though I do not have alot of money to spare), rather than giving him to a shelter or (another) adoption agency. We took to eachother, and I would rather pay the extra vet bills, then have him feel abandoned again if I had the choice.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
I help out at my local animal shelter on my days off.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
We recently adopted a cat and are keeping her claws right where they belong.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
I just forwarded Dave Navarro’s ad to my sister since her mother in law actually still wears fur! She claims to be an animal lover, hopefully his video will encourage her to longer support such a horrible industry.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
I’m a college student living paycheck to paycheck and I donate whatever I can to the Seattle Humane Society every year. <3
March 4th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I recently bought a device, to give my dog a bath with, that hooks up to the showerhead pipe, has a circular motion water nozzel and has the soap right in the holder pod. Now I can keep my little girl clean & comfortable much more often, with more comfort for both of us. The cost was less than two groomer’s baths & that included lots of extra soap. I’m somewhat stoveup from an accident years ago, live on disability, have adopted 5 cats & the dog, so $ is an issue - but we’re set for a long while now. Doubt the cats would appreciate the ease & luxury much though. We can all make at least a small difference in the creatures we share our earth with, can’t we.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:03 am
I dog sit, which includes massages.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:07 am
We rescued all three of our little chihuahua’s, two of them from Craigslist and one from a family member. Our cat was a rescue too. They are all spoiled and we love them.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Wow , PETA i love you =]
March 5th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Every moment of every day I am mindful of my goal of a peaceful planet. I have shifted from vegetarian to vegan life and embrace my fellow creatures as beings who exist for their own magnificent reasons. Happily, so many people are curious about my choice and that gives me the opportunity to create further positive change. I love animals, the planet, and living light and clean.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:20 am
I am a long time volunteer at a rabbit sanctuary.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:25 am
This past year I’ve been really proud of myself because I’ve cut out all meat except fish. After reading much on fishing and what it does to the environment, I’m working on cutting that out too. Also, after hearing Ingrid speak at my local Borders about her new book, I pledged to change the milk in my coffee to soy milk which I have done ever since and have concentrated on cutting out as much dairy as I can from my diet. I am certainly a work in progress, but I know I’ll ge there.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:29 am
i went vegan 2 months ago, convinced my dad to go vegetarian, and adopted a dog from the animal shelter.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:39 am
I volunteer every weekend at my local shelter.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:41 am
A few months ago, I took in a little kitten that someone had discarded along the road near my home. He had a broken leg, fleas, earmites, and worms. He is healthy now and such a great cat! I also recently switched from using Iams (which my veterinarian suggested) to cruelty-free products for my cat. We are in the process of finding which ones he likes best. I took the Iams to the local animal shelter so that it would not go to waste.
March 5th, 2010 at 1:13 am
I agree with the whales at Sea World an animal in captivity is not ment to be trained for human entertainment and completely side with the animal.
March 5th, 2010 at 1:45 am
First of all,everyday I pray to GOD(the higher power?), to please ease the suffering of our fellow living creature that ain’t so human. And I pray hard.
Secondly, with in mind that people are not bad just ill inform, I try to explain the pros of healthy vegetarian life style!
March 5th, 2010 at 1:50 am
I had a mature chat with my aunt encouraging her to adopt dogs rather than get them from breeders.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:00 am
I just joined PETA and have quit eating meat since watching the gruesome videos, which helped.
We also adopted a kitten from the Dumb Friends League. This particular spunky kitten has a deformity in one eye so she needs extra care.
I sign petitions to stop animaml cruelty, and pass them to a large email list so others can do the same.
I plan on getting more involved as I hear about new ways to prevent animal cruelty.
Thank you.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:25 am
I have been a vegetarian for 21 years. My son recently turned 4 yrs old. I raise him as a vegetarian, but more importantly I show him the reasons why its important. Compassion Love and Understanding - Lessons that will last forever
March 5th, 2010 at 2:26 am
I printed out a few of those animal cruelty-free Valentines Day cards from the Peta2 site and gave them to my friends and my mom and encouraged them to buy cruelty free!
I also went to the Best Friends animal sanctuary in Utah and volunteered there with my mom, my cousin, and my aunt. We took two dogs Bauble and Widget out for a drive and a walk out in a park.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:28 am
I must really be honest that I don’t have a pet of my own as I am allergic to fur. So I just wrote a letter, composed by me, for Tilly killer whale. I read the news and I felt compassion for Tilly and the trainer. Amazing that they could not find the answer to the incident, why? It is because it is in their hearts..Let the animals have their real homes. If we keep them, they will be evidently be smart enough to say to us, “Hey if you don’t release me here, I’ll do…such crazy things?” Dangerous? Yes. It is crazy to be in an empty room for humans AND for killer whales like Tilly, being in the same small pool for years is the same. One can really be crazy! So I believe, I am proud of my contribution to save Tilly.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:35 am
in 1974 i save my dog (who was just 4 years old) from an abusive family who after using him for stud services was abusing him until a friend had visited them and observed the treatment they was giving the dog, they took the dog away from them…I found him from the Hawaii Dog Foundation and learn his fate and adoptd him…i will never forget how i met him…He is a very sweet dog and i still have him to this day/2010. He is 10 years old now.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:35 am
I have been a vegetarian for 2 years and no longer use leather. I no longer use products which have been tested on animals and contain animal products. I also sign every petition that comes my way.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:36 am
Sunday, I was in a demonstration against a rodeo in Tucson, AZ.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:39 am
I work at a petstore and get as many people as possible every single day to pay to feed a dog and cat for a day. My co-workers aren’t very proactive, but I try to ask every person who comes through the store every day I work. I can’t afford to donate that much myself so I’ve made it my personal mission to give these shelter animals as much as possible. I encourage people to adopt pets instead of buying them bc there are soo many animals that need good loving homes. I try to reinforce love and positive reinforcement for dogs instead of violence and punishment. I refuse to sell shock collars to anyone. It’s inhumane, cruel, and torture!
March 5th, 2010 at 3:02 am
I have shared my home with animals since I was a small child and all have either come from a shelter or been strays. I recently adopted my 20th - a 5 year old Golden Retriever Cross called Candy. Her gentleness and friendliness have won over both my cats - Smudge (once a stray) and Dusky (from the same animal shelter as Candy) - and they are now all firm friends.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:07 am
my 2 companion animals are both rescues. in addition to that i have been vegan for the past 10 years.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:20 am
Both of our “babies” are rescue dogs. We have a Jack Russell named Sparky who was neglected, & is now in wonderful shape.(and my best friend!)
She is still going through heartworm treatments, but vet says it looks good.
And an English Bulldog named Sophie. She was neglected & abused
I don’t know how anyone could have mistreated her; she is the most loving & gentle creature.
We LOVE our rescued animals and will probably have more in the future.
P.S.
Both girls are spayed
March 5th, 2010 at 4:06 am
I adopted a neglected dog, she is just adorable. I have also sent money to an organization which supports castration projects for stray dogs in Romania.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:24 am
I have been getting in touch with companys like simple and telling them all me and my friends wont buy there products if they are tested on animal or the ingredients inside it.most of them reply back saying they dont test on animals.but alot dont reply back at all.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:28 am
I’ve adopted stray dog as my pet & always ensure to sterlize all the dogs for everyboy’s safety. I’ve also turned vegeterian for the past 7 years.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:50 am
My list:
~I’m a vegan, as is my entire family. I do my best to educate those who are willing to listen (or just join us at our dinner table for a lovely, delicious vegan meal). Consequently, I’ve successfully converted at least 6 carnivores.
~I’m a certified veterinary technician.
~Myself, my children and my husband all volunteer at a local shelterhere in Italy where the animals literally will spend the rest of their days in absolute filth and virtually starving, becuase the Italain governement has such ridiculious laws regarding animals and the “shelters” who “care” for them.
~We are working hard everyday to bring awareness to our military community about the shelters in the Italian community where homeless animals can be adopted, rather than buying from a breeder. We do this by posting flyers with the facts and adreess for these shelters and we go every few weeks to take photos and tell the stories of these animals.
~We donate monthly to PETA and the HSUS.
~My pets always have been and will be rescues.
~My husband and I are diligently working to change the laws/regulations in our community to help stray/abandoned/neglected animals (we live overseas on a military installation). It may even cost my husband his military career, but he’s an honorable man and doesn’t care as long as he can say that he always advocated for the most humane treatment for these helpless creatures.
~We used to foster sick/wounded animals until the military told us that we were not permitted to do this. We are working to amend those rules as well.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:59 am
I START TO USE PRODUCT TO CLEAN MY HOUSE THAT ARE CRUELTY FREE ( AND I AM VERY HAPPY TO DO IT!!!!!)
March 5th, 2010 at 5:00 am
My all 3 cats are from the street.In my bag I always have animal food, if I see hungry animal.
In the future I will have animals refuge.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:03 am
I have recently organized a beach clean-up group in hopes that we will pick up the trash and prevent it from getting into our oceans and hurting the sea life as well as our water fowl. Hundreds of sea gulls die every year from starvation because their stomachs are filled with plastic and other indigestible objects as do other sea creatures. We go to different beaches and so far have prevented a lot of plastic and trash from entering our oceans. I also donate what I can, whether it be blankets or food to animal shelters to help provide for the animals. I am always signing petitions and sending letters that are fighting for animal rights and emailing friends to increase their awareness of how they can help save animals lives.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:47 am
I am attempting to help a friend find a rescue collie to adopt instead of going to a breeder.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Hi,
I for starters, am trying to go fully ORGANIC by hunting out stores in Bangalore, India, that sell organic, chemical free and cruelty free products.
I just hope more such stores could be opened here!
Jyothi Lakshmi
March 5th, 2010 at 6:08 am
I have just turned 50 years old and I have been a vgetarian since I was 9 years old,thats 41 years. I have inspired many people to cut back on meat and some to be vegetarian.
I am seriously dedicated to the cause driving my friends crazy on facebook etc.
March 5th, 2010 at 8:27 am
taking cat food to shelter
March 5th, 2010 at 8:57 am
I recently returned from a 6 week work stint in Paris. While there I took every opportunity to speak out against the wearing of real fur and eating of animals to my co-workers that were forced to eat in restaurants that offered cruelty-free dining options the entire time.
March 5th, 2010 at 9:00 am
I attend a buddhism class every week where I am learning to be even more compassionate towards our animals friends (although my cat would say I’m already the best mum in the world!)
March 5th, 2010 at 9:03 am
I donated gifts for the animal shelter’s thrift
store. In April my whole family will be volunteering at a drop off for donations for an animal rescue organization.
March 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I have three dogs. And all of them have been strays that people have dumped out here in the country where I live. They make me smile each day with their unconditional love that they give.
March 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am
at least once a week I feed the wild ducks at the local park.usually a 5 gallon bucket of food.. they need it to help keep up their fat stores for winters here. It helps them keep warm and helps me relax. I have signed and asked friends on Fb to sign petition regarding the whale hunts, the dolphin hunt, the seal hunt and a few puppy mills. I look for petitions to sign and promote. I can only hope they help.
March 5th, 2010 at 9:44 am
I provide seeds all winter long for the birds, and I put out corn for the deer who venture in my field.
March 5th, 2010 at 9:58 am
As a veteran vegan, I save lives everytime I go to the grocery store. I’m modeling the ideal life affirming lifestyle. I also recycle, reduce, and reuse everything possible, which reduces harmful, toxic substances in their environment.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:08 am
I work at a local no kill shelter, Lifeline in Avondale Estates, GA. I also have 4 rescued cats and one dog rescued from Lifeline. I tell people all the time about the cruelties of eating meat, and buying animal tested cosmetics and cleaners.I buy only cruelty free products for me and my animals.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I have just switched to a vegetarian diet. Last night was actually my first (that I can remeber) meal I have had without any meat.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I’m a vegan. I’ve been so for almost a year.
I take great care of my 2 cats, my dog, and my rat.
I pick up trash I see outside, so any animals won’t get hurt or sick.
I stood up to dissection this week, also. I told my teacher I refuse to take part, and that it is extremely against my morals and is very disturbing. I urged other students to follow me in demanding an alternative assignment. I may have a 3 page paper to write, but I know it’s worth it.
I plan to adopt another kitten from a shelter, and give it a nice home with other cats to play with.
I work hard to make money and spend a lot of it on my pets to make sure they’re healthy and happy.
I urged my school to offer more vegetarian/vegan friendly options for lunch, and they actually came through.
I never wear fur, leather, wool, or anything else that doesn’t belong on me. It’s not mine to wear.
That’s about all for now, but every day I make sure I do something to help animals and the environment. <3
March 5th, 2010 at 10:19 am
I am a minister, and after worship the other day, I walked into my study and saw a large beetle sitting on my desk. I put a cup down for him to walk into, then I brough him out and showwed him to the children, telling them that he was one of God’s creatures and that I was going to let him outside. They agreed and told me stories of creatures they had let out of their homes.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:19 am
My mom and me have rescued 21 dogs, which are in our house very happy. All of them are spayed. We are very proud of it and we really want to help more dogs. We also have given many others in adoption, but there are still many dogs in the streets. Please help, adopt, don’t buy! We first think in them, in their needs, their food, medical care, the responsability that an owner and all the love that have to be given to their pets!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:20 am
I just took in a 3rd dog as a foster. First time fostering. He was next in line to be euthanized at a very rural pound. Turns out he had mange and cost us a few hundred dollars but he’s worth it!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:25 am
foster kittens!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I donate food to abandoned animals in my neighborhood, quit eating meat, and I am planning to protest the upcoming Ringling Brothers in my city. Free Tilly!!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I was at a business and they had captured a lone baby skunk in a trash can. They were going to kill it! I convinced them to wait until I called for help to try and rescue the poor thing.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Our pets are rescue pets abandoned by others, other than our rabbit who was a gift. We changed their diets to grain/cruelty free products and use natural/organic products for them and the environment. A couple of times a year we collect items we no longer need towels, collars, beds, carriers and donate them to SPCA and local shelters to use. We also give them our old towels to bathe and comfort rescues. We frequently call about runaways and have a buttlerfly/avian pestcontrol free backyard. We gave our neighbors plants and ideas to do the same.
Have a great day!!!!!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I have been talking to local restaurants and food service companies to try to encourage them to offer more vegetarian and vegan options.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
The most significant thing I have done for animals (and for myself) recently is to become vegetarian. Most days I am vegan, and seem to be transitioning more and more to being fully vegan. I have also been becoming more aware of, and active in animal welfare through PETA. These changes have not only helped animals, but have helped me to grow as person as well!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I have become a vegetarian! One week so far, and feeling GREAT!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:06 am
had muskrats destroying my garden and lawn, 12 of them to be exact (who knew there were so many near me when there was no rivers nearby), all the neighbors told me to poison them but instead we bought a humane trap and relocated them to a park area, not without first taking a picture of the cute furry troublemakers, so they were happy and we were the heros of the neighborhood!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:08 am
I am taking care of my own 18-year old cat by helping her with her kidney disease and having her teeth attended to.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I volunteer with a dog rescue here in Atlanta and I held dogs at adoptions last weekend. We had several get adopted!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Most recently, I have stopped on the side of the road when I had seen 2 dogs, obviously lost. I found their tags, and called the owner. The owner came and was soo thankful.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
i just registered my team “applause for paws” for the animal humane society’s walk for animals in minneapolis. i donated $100 to kickstart my fundraising!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I have been an avid vegitarian since i was eleven years old. My teacher took us to a local meat market and i was able to see first hand how the animals were put down and treated before hand. I went home that night, after looking into the many eyes of innocent animals waiting to be killed without a second thought, and told my parents how i felt, and the way i wanted to live my life. My parents were supportive of my choice. Once i was on my own i really began looking into cruelty free products and the benefits of using orgainic products. I was so surprised at how our country became so ignorant, and that nobody was strong enough to admitt that its wrong. I believe that people dont want to know the truth because they are too lazy and ignorance is bliss, right? I am a teacher myself now and make it a point to teach respect for all living creatures. I want my kids to know the truth and hope that they will make a stand in their lifetime as well.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:40 am
I have been volunteering at a rescue ranch weekly for 6 months. I not only clean up the animals and their living spaces, but I hold and love them, and talk to them. Especially the chickens, whom I love dearly…they love their waddles massaged, and their toes. I also love to hug the horses and brush and hug the donkey.
I absolutely adore animals and believe in being drug free in all areas of my life, so our water supplies and trash bins are rid of these chemicals that can harm ALL life.
Thank you for letting me be a part of PETA.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I recently found a little dog wandering in my neighborhood. He was very defensive and wouldn’t let me get close to him, but I was afraid he was going to get hit by a car if I didn’t do something, and it was very cold out, so I called the humane society and waited as near to the dog as he would let me get until they arrived. I was very late for work!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
All of my pets are rescues. I have a sheltie/border collie dog that’s 6, a tuxedo cat that’s 9, a bunny from the Humane Society…
even some of my fish are rescues!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I gave a speech on animal right at a Toastmaster’s meeting.
March 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
I make sure every person who cannot keep their animals take them to a non killing animal sanctuary instead of a shelter where they might kill them due to lack of homes. I also am a vegetarian and very happy that I know I do not kill animals for food and I encourage everyone I know to be a vegetarian. I also donate anything I can do animal organizations and keep everyone up to date with the latest animal cruelty news and if there is something I can do I will do.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Most recently, I’ve been sticking PETA stickers all over town, including on sign posts, the sides of buses’ etc. Along with that, I’m in the middle of organizing an animal rights demo to take place in mid April, while, of course, continuing to eat only vegan foods, avoid wearing animals skins, and using only cruelty-free products.
Anytime I get a chance, I always inform people about the different cruelties induced to animals in places like factory farms, the circus, clothing companies, and even sea world, and hopefully, am helping to change some minds.
I try my best to support companies who do not exploit animals, and in return, boycott the companies that do. I live an entirely vegan lifestyle and try to promote that to others in as many ways as possible.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
-In December i rescued a chihuahua that had been run over by her owner, not once but twice, and the owner knew she was hurt but left her to die in a dog house. Her spinal column was severed and she will never be able to walk again. I took her to a sanctuary in Texas, SARA Sanctuary, were i volunteer ALOT. And to improve her odds of being adopted, i built her a custom doggie wheelchair.
-I help out low income families by helping them get their dog or cat spayed or neutered. I give them a ride to the vet and everything.
And over the summer i rescued a mexican hairless (dog) from his cruel owners who were going to shot him just because they didnt want him anymore. He too had been run over, but his broken leg was never treated, so it had to be amputated.
-I also rescued a kitten that had been left in a bird cage in a back yard with no food or water for three days in the hot texas summer sun! And in his attempts to escape he rubbed all the skin off his lower jaw and nose.
-I also gave a under weight dog water and food, who was tied up with no food or water to a tree, and helped the owner get her spayed and take care of her better.
I love animals and have rescued several animals from their abusers and im only 18 years old. i have been vegan since i was fourteen and LOVE it!
March 5th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
As a matter of course I’m vegeatarian (gradually going vegan), I gently share the benefits of this with my carnivore friends (usually by preparing lotsa yummy veggie soups for my non-veggie coworkers), only use eco cleaning products and personal care items, no fur,leather, silk, wool, etc, support animal charities, feed feral cats and volunteer with trap-neuter-release prgrams, etc… hey we all know its a lifestyle. BUT…
What warms my heart the most as a recent good deed for the animals… last fall a pregnant free-roaming (homeless) kitty took up residence in a bug brush pile by the labyrinth at our nonprofit children’s center. The kids and I fed Mommy Cat and her new brood of five adorable kittens as we tried to befriend them so we could find them forever homes. Mommy Cat was skeptical of all of us but did accept our food.
A nasty cat-hating neighbor threatened to have Animal Control come get them if we didn’t “get rid” of them. Faced with the prospect of this looming death sentence for them, we ramped up our efforts and called a wonderful all volunteer cat rescue organization who came out on New Year’ Eve and New Year’s Day to help humanely trap them all (talk about dedication). I paid to get Mommy Cat spayed and all of the kittens are now being fostered and socialized to humans so they can get forever homes. Mommy Cat is back free-roaming and is a bit friendlier but we still are trying to earn her trust. Aside from saving these five beautiful babies, this was an intense lesson for the kids at our center– learning first hand about the plight of animals and developing keen empathy for them. One young boy in particular took this all to heart and still talks about how anials have rights and how can people have such hard hearts that they’d want to kill kittens. I see this fabulous young boy (9 yrs old) blooming into an incredible animal rights activist. His heart overflows for them already. So that’s the best– saving the kittnes, freeing Mommy from future broods, and mentoring my young buddy into unfolding into the animal rights person he already is. Namaste!
March 5th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
We were able to keep our bird feeder full during the heavy snow storms this winter - I know the birds appreciated it because they eat and sing here all day long.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
There was a parvo outbreak in the Bay City Texas shelter and my husband and I donated enough vaccine to save ten dogs.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
After 5 1/2 years of being vegetarian, I switched to a vegan diet and lifestyle.
March 5th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
I donate two nights a week to help out at a local cat shelter, New England Society for Abandoned Animals. I also care for and feed outdoor feral cats and have two of my own.Inside, only. I have alwo become a vegan this year as a protest to industrial farm cruelty.
March 5th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I donate money to the ASPCA every month, I’m currently trying to get involved with volunteering at a local animal shelter and I just recently went vegetarian and want to eventually go vegan!
March 5th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I adopt animals all the time from PetCo and animal shelters. I want to adopt more once I get my own place. I saved a domestic bunny that someone just turned loose on the highway. I also adopt and treat birds of all types with various deseases. I really love all animals and I really only help them because of them.
<3
March 5th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Collected towels and bedding for a
tiny independent shelter for cats and drove two hours to
donate them and some monies also donated.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I donated old towels and blankets for use at my local humane shelter.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Among our dog and rabbbit both from our local Humane Society shelter; our family recently adopted a rescue cat from another rural shelter where dumping of cats and strays had been a problem over the summer months. She fits into our family purrfectly!
March 5th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
i have 10 cats and all of them are rescues, i have had as many as 13 at a time. my mother also has rescues. i recently got my college criminal justice club to donate 150 to the local shelter
March 5th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Some pet owners just don’t have time to walk or play with their pets as much as they would like to, or they may need someone to take care of their beloved critters while they’re away on vacation. That’s where you come i come in… i volunteer to be a pet walker or sitter. i’m a stay at home so when i get the chance i do volunteer or whenever my neighbors ask me to. i may not be be donating money wise but i think for the animals welfare im contributing some. and my daughter and i enjoyed it a lot.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
We rescued a ferral cat, he still won’t come indoors, but we kept him fed and watered and he allows us to pet him
March 5th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I convinced my boyfriend’s sister to not put a shock collar on her dog for his barking. I told her how cruel and un-natural that would be for the dog and asked how would she like it if I did that to her for her talking. I also said I would never talk to her again if she did. So now she says she wont do it.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Live a vegan lifestyle!
March 5th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I alerted the SPCA to a dog that was being starved. She was so thin that all of her puppies died soon after birth. The dog’s owner actually threatened to sue for being reported, although the SPCA took the dog away from him.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I joined PETA and am making more changes to have a more animal/earth friendly lifestyle for myself and family everyday.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I volunteer at the local humane society here every week. Plus, i just adopted a new kitty :)!
March 5th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I bought new makeup and made sure to buy only products that are not tested on animals
March 5th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
We are about to become Fur Parents…Thanks for the chance.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I had 2 german shepherds, when I got third dog in my home from the street. 9 months before I got the second cat. I feed almost every day some stray dogs in the park. One of them comes every morning outside my office and stands by my car, till I meet and feed him. I`m thinking bringing him home, because one of my dogs died. I tried once puttiing in my car, but he didn`t wanted to. I`ll see..
March 5th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Recently I presented friends with a housewarming gift of various cruelty free products ranging from household cleaners to personal care items. I’m happy to report they love kiss my face toothpaste and will be purchasing it. Hopefully they’ll love the rest as well!
March 5th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I became a monthly donor for the WWF (World Wildlife fund) to help the last 3,200 tigers left in the wild.
March 5th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I am taking in a cat that someone thinks is unable to be rehablitated and should be put down. I will work with her until she is able to be around people without fear.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Last year I rescued a starving kitten from the snow and took her in and nursed her back to health and decided to name her Madeline (Maddie for short). When I took her to the vet I learned that she had many infections and was severely malnurished. Very soon she became my best friend and was always at my side. She got healthier very soon but before she reached adulthood she was ran over by a passing car and her spine was broken and paralyzed her two back legs. She didn’t survive that night and it broke my heart. I’ve rescued many more animals than just her but she was the one that made the most impression on me and I thought her story was the best to write about.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Most recently I switched my cat’s diet to raw so now she’s happier and healthier, and I also helped raise money for animal shelter by voting for them and spreading the word.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
I recently adopted a pregnant stray and have found homes for her kittens and have gotten her spayed
March 6th, 2010 at 8:07 am
I usually join PETA by sending messages to urgent alerts that need action to stop the cruelty against the ”earthlings” and this can be check up.
March 6th, 2010 at 9:47 am
I help with fund raising for our local low cost spay-neuter program.
March 6th, 2010 at 10:49 am
First of all i think every1 here who has done something has made a big difference so keep it up guys!! I truely appreciate the effort
As for me, Ive been a vegetarian all my life and educate other ppl around me also to be a vegetarian.If not stopped my friends have atleast reduced eating meat/fish drastically. I have volunteered, donated and will keep donating to stray shelters were they vaccinate, treat and sterilize dogs. If i get to keep more dogs it’ll definately be adopted from shelters. I recycle and use recycled paper as much as possible. I try and reduce the usage of paper to save the forests and the animals living there. Ive tried to resuce monkeys that are captured and made to perform on the streets. Rescued some cats and dogs in need and got them treated.
Apart from all this I want to nominate my friend and his father who recue birds and animals and treat them and give them shelter at home and in their hearts if they cannot be released. His father is so compassionate that he has applied cream(medicine) to open wounds of a dog everyday without fail and done it with immense love for the animal wen everyone would push the dog away because of the fowl smell of the wound. He has rescued birds (phesant, hawk/kite), monkeys, horse, camel,etc and fed them n taken care of them.
March 6th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
We have rescued all five of our animals and wouldn’t get a pet any other way.
March 6th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I have made sure that all my friends watching the Olympics are made aware of all the suffering Canada allows in their seal hunts.
March 6th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
i most recently saved a cat from the streets and successuflly brought her back to her home.
March 6th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
The day after the big snowstorm in NYC, Saturday in February, in the COLD weather, I stayed for 6 hours ( I did take a short break)at a demo for carriage horses. The carriage horse drivers hurled insults as only they can do but I stayed my ground with a few friends.
I also on the following Tuesday attended a Canadian seal demo in front of the Canadian embassy for two hours.
Go vegan!!!
March 6th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian for 14 years. I only buy cruelty-free products. And I click daily at theanimalrescuesite.com, and care2.com’s click to donate.
March 6th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
I agreed to take in two more homeless bunny rabbits, even though I already have one bunny ,34 cats, 4 dogs 7 pot bellied pigs ,one commercial pig, two ducks and a rainbow lory. All our animals are pets ( vegetarian for 10 years now)and all are spayed or neutered.
March 7th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I taught my boyfriend that you don’t need meat to have a meal, and that vegetables are great. His most recent addition to his vegetable repetoire is courgette, he surprises me more and more all the time!
March 7th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I have recently vowed to never wear fur,plus I have been passing out fliers to help stop seal slaughter in Canada and I have told my friends and family about mcdonalds and how cruel they are.I just got fliers today about mccruelty and plan on passing them out everywhere.I have also been telling people for years to never buy puppies and kittens from pet stores,in fact the last time I was at the mall I saw a family in the pet store about to but their new Lab puppy.I walked up to them and told them about puppy mills and the cruelty that goes on and I suggested they go to the local Humane Society.They thanked me for the help and left the pet store then and there oh man was the owner of that store mad or what.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
I gave up red meat a while ago, but I just started limiting chicken and fish last month. It’s not so hard. I also donated $ to help animals impacted by the Haiti earthquake.
March 7th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I have worked v. hard on stopping the inhumane BlM roundups of wild horses and with the anti horse slaughter group to try and get horse slaughter banned forever. Lots of letter writing, phone calling and passing the word on twitter and facebook. It is up to us as humans to be more responsible in caring for our animals until the end of their natural lives!
March 7th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I lent a book about plant-based diets to a friend thinking of making the switch.
March 7th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian for almost a year and a half, and as a cosmetology student, i make sure all the products i use, in and out of school, are non-animal tested, and are free of any animal trace ingredients. (I get organic and recyclable whenever possible too)
March 7th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
The best thing I have ever done for animals is to go vegetarian in 1987 and to eliminate to the best of my ability products that cause harm to animals (fur, leather, cleaning and personal caer products). I learn so much more all the time about how much more there is to do in this area. I have heard earth called “a prison planet” for animals because of how humans treat our fellow creatures. That was a real wake up call.
March 8th, 2010 at 12:50 am
I have recently adopted 2 kittens from a shelter that takes in feral cats and I always donate my time and money to my locale animal shelter as well.
Gabrielle
March 8th, 2010 at 2:41 am
I play tennis with my dog on a regular basis and visit with my Red Angus when the weather is nice.
March 8th, 2010 at 2:42 am
I’ve been a vegetarian for 3 going on four years. Recently I have gotten 3 people at my school to turn to vegetarianism and also am try to start up a vegetarian club at my school.
March 8th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Sunday, I put a banner atop a bridge leading the way to San Diego Sea Wolrd, as for it not to be missed by anyone who travles the highway. It read “Boycott SeaWorld, Animals are not outs for enatainment!”
March 8th, 2010 at 7:49 am
I have stopped using any products that are tested on animals and encouraged friends and families to do the same.
I recently rescued a dog left on too long a lead outside a shop and sitting in the road where it could have been runover.
March 8th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Always writing letters to the editor of our local paper in support of animal rights. Also feed and care for a feral cat colony.
March 8th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I went vegetarian for a few months, although it was hard to keep it up and i started eating meat again, I limited it to only meat once a week and banned restaurants like poeyes, KFC, and McDonalds from my diet. I also help by picket up dogs and taking them to a shelter where there is no euthanasia. I also have a doggy of my own at home and i take care of him and pamper him like if he was my child! GO PETA!
March 8th, 2010 at 11:22 am
I took in and fostered a stray cat that showed up at my door recently. I paid for his medical bills and had him fixed. I had hoped to adopt “Lester” myself but my other cats thought differently of that, so he is now at a terrific shelter and they are working hard to find him a forever home.
March 8th, 2010 at 11:48 am
I have stood my ground to those who mock me for caring about animals and being a vegetarian! I have spread the word about animal cruelty within McDonalds and KFC after studying the Peta website and have also been giving my kitty lots of cuddles
March 8th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I feed the wild birds everyday, seeds, seeds and more seeds!
March 8th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
hi…I am always educating people that to adopt at an animal shelter is the way to go….also alert people that having puppies is seldom a money making venture…thanks
March 8th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
i picked up dog poop (i dont have a dog) on my block so that the neighborhood kids wouldnt step in it
March 8th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
i put out birdseed with my daughter everyday!
March 8th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I dropped off 2 large bags of sheets and towels at my local animal shelter.
March 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I’m a vegetarian and I do whatever I can to help animals. I also am an animal advocate and teach others at every opportunity, how to make product choices (whether for personal products or food) that are humane. It’s surprising how many people just are not aware of how cruel many companies are to animals. There is a far better way!
March 8th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
i saved bird from one hungry cat i transported the bird in special place where they take care of such animals found on the streets
March 8th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I have been a vegetarian for 6 years and this weekend I got my fiance and sister to go vegetarian.
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March 8th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Eight days ago, I started our family on a Vegan Lifestyle. I reinforced our decision by having my girls watch Food, Inc. The longer we live as a Vegan family, the more information we find on cruelty to animals. We have explored link after link of information on farm animals, animals used for entertainment purposes and clothing. I am disgusted and hope that my children continue in with the endeavor to treat animals with kindness long after they move away from home.
We appreciate all the efforts of the PeTA Organization!
March 8th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
I adopted 2 cats that had been abandoned at my vets office.
March 8th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I neuter and fix all the ferral cats in our neighborhood, and get them checkups, feed them etc. Also, I don’t wear leather!
March 8th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I have just adopted a baby cat.
she was very sick when i found her on the street but since then she has improved.i also have another cat that is 2 years old -whom i also adopted from the street- and they begin to get on well with each other!i’m glad the baby is now safe with me and i love both of them ver much 
March 8th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I volunteer at a wildlife center in Lynnwood, WA called PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society). There I help with the feeding of hurt wildlife that is brought into the center by the compassionate public. There we try to rehabilitate all the animals that come to the center so we can release them back into the wild. Some of the animals that come to our center are bears, bobcat, beavers, raccoons, opossums, all types of songbirds, seabirds, eagles, hawks to name a few. PAWS is truly an incredible organization.
March 8th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I recently donated to a local no-kill animal shelter. I’m a teacher and a student’s cat accidentally got pregnant and had kittens. We’re currently finding homes for all of them and helping her get the momma cat spayed.
Adopt, don’t buy!!!!
March 8th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
I decided to become a vegitarian at age 16, I’m now 18 so 2 yrs. I love animals so much i thought why would i eat them!?!? I used to catch the stray cats in my back yard when i was younger, and I would tame them and my parents would pay to have them spayed and then we would find good homes for them! My dog i own now actually is one who came to my back door and we kept her, she had been abused as a puppy but now she is the best dog ever… even though she always steals the covers at night, she is spoiled.
Im never going to eat meat again! i also just convinced my best friend to become vegitarian!!
March 8th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I am a huge animal lover and advocate. I’m a strict vegetarian (vegan), I answer peoples questions about vegetarian diet, and I inform people about the horrors of the intensive industrialized farming of animals and other ways they’re abused. You may be surprised at the number of people who have no clue about it, and how quickly they decide to make changes in their lives to make a difference.
March 8th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I have adopted and cared for until passing from this world at least 30 dogs and a few cats, rabbits and rodents, most of which were abandoned or on death row. I long to see those that have left me for now and are waiting on the other side of this world. As for the 8 dogs and 1 cat that I currently share my world with…I will see them when I get home today! Yea!
March 8th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
I did a homecheck for a group that adopts rescued wheaten terriers to suitable homes. And I give my dog and cat tons of love, teaching my children the value of caring for our animal friends.
March 8th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I wrote a letter to President Obama and to Michelle Obama telling them that Health Care starts with eating a healthy diet that should ideally be Vegan. I told him that prevention is everything and that Vegetarians and Vegans live a healthier, longer life and that Insurance companies should consider this and give Vegetarians/Vegans a discount. I also sent them Artwork I have done about NO OIL DRILLING in Alaska and SAVE THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
(ANWR)
March 8th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I saved my 6 month old puppy she was starving and being attacked by older dogs so i picked her up at the animal shelter she is doing great now. I also volunteer at spca and i donate money.
March 8th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
The best thing I’ve done recently for animals is to rescue a litter of feral kittens and their Mommy, get the Mommy spayed and to help find forever homes for the kittens. Sharing the experience with a young boy who is already very devoted to animals helped him learn an important lesson about how tough life can be for animals. He knows that he can do something to make a difference for them. I see an animal activist blossoming and it warms my heart.
March 8th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
For animals, most recently, I have taken my cat to be neutered ..as animal over-population is a serious concern in the world! and then I took in a kitten(we named Blanket)((a la Michael Jackson)) for a few months because a family did not want her. When I decided to put her up for adoption, I charged $30, because a Free Cat could have meant the end for her! I text msg the lady who adopted her and we regularly communicate and she most recently sent me a few picture messages from her cellphone. I not only made sure the cat was going to be looked after and taken care of..I am STILL making sure!! : D Also.. When my mom’s 2 dogs (J-J and Buddy) escaped from her yard, about a month ago..I made SURE that they address the problem with their fencing immediately then-after… *They live in Reading and the roads are big and they were down at the park, down the block..but it’s a very dangerous thing!!!–not to mention I rounded up my siblings, whom I was watching that day..and we alll took the walk quickly downhill to find them!! I ALSO ordered a few Peta comics for my son, for free, under the KIDS section of your website that I am expecting any day now. If allowed..I’d love to be able to order more for his class at school… = )
March 8th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
i have recently educated myself, with help from PETA, on how factory farm animals are treated and went vegan immediatly (after being raised by meat-eaters), refusing to buy any animal by-products since then (thank you PETA) or anything that was tested on animals or wearing fur, buying organic whenever I can, as well as signing countless petitions on PETA on whatever i can help with. I have also added PeTA videos to my myspace for all to see =]
I have always cared about animals and it always has been common sense to me that it is our job to protect, rescue and nurture nature and animals, that being from others who are willing to do just the opposite… so thanks again PeTA, your links and websites really made it happen, and thank you Nature’s Gate, for your devotion to natural, safe, cruelty-free products!
March 8th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Well, first I am vegan. I am close to my one-year mark and by not consuming animals and animal by-products, I am doing a small part. I also encourage others to not eat meat and try to serve them vegan meals.
Directly, I have been trying to adopt a stray cat from our area shelter. In addition, I have been trying to seek help for a cat in my basement that my neighbors are neglecting.
March 9th, 2010 at 2:53 am
i sign many petitions to help save animals from cruelty.
March 9th, 2010 at 3:38 am
After learning the cruelty of animals being slaughter for our everyday food i have finally became a vegetarian a year ago and knowing the suffering that the little animals go through in labs testing i have cleared out any products in my house that were animals tested and now i am only purchasing animals friendly products. I am a monthly donor for both PETA and ASPCA, for the past 7 months i sheltered 2 cats by providing them food and a place to keep themselves warm and away from the winter snow.
March 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
I became a vegetarian and am spreading the word!
March 9th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
I do what I can by making informed decisions when shopping. Not buying clothing made with animal products, not buying items tested on animals. The best thing for me was to go vegan. Never felt better. Using Facebook is also a great way of informing others on what they can do to.
Jay
March 9th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I have got a bird nesting box and bird feeder in my garden. I have also got a hedgehog nesting box although I don’t think anyone has moved in to them yet. I also donate a monthly fee to the Dog’s Trust.
March 9th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
For many years i have donated by direct debit to RSPCA and Cats Protection. I am also a member of the RSPB.
On holiday recently in Southern Ireland we came across a sheep very distressed because it’s horn was caught up in the fence. With some difficulty we managed to disintangle it and it wondered off much happier.
March 9th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I am now looking after a stray cat that was in my garden and saved her kittens.
March 9th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I go jogging with my dog every day. It benefits Woody, and it will raise money for cancer as I am in training for The Race for Life.
March 9th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I save worms and snails from the pavement, I even leave the house 10 minutes early if its been raining because I know there will be more around. It gets funny looks but its worth it knowing they wont be squashed
March 9th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I rescued a black Persian cat from an animal shelter!
March 9th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
What I have done for animals lately is donating money to the animal rescue teams that are currently in Haiti trying to help with the large number of homeless pets on the streets.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Every time I throw away the plastic pop can holders, I cut the rings so animals feet, beaks, mouths, or anything else won’t get stuck if some how it happens to get into their habitat.
March 10th, 2010 at 12:40 am
I have been encouraging others to not go to the circus, or wear fur. Also, I am planning to hand out fliers when the circus comes to town.
March 10th, 2010 at 5:49 am
I just bought a birdbath and also I had a go at making some bird fat cakes. The blackcap in my garden loves them
March 10th, 2010 at 5:54 am
we always put food out for the birds all the way through the year.
March 10th, 2010 at 10:12 am
I recently adopted a lovely female Dutch Shepherd from a great local shelter (Ulster County SPCA). Pasha loves her 2X daily walks in the woods and her new, healthy Vegan diet, featuring v-dog kibble and home-made soft food. I also volunteer at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary whenever possible.
March 10th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I just signed up to volunteer at the PETA HQ’s!
March 10th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I work at a humane society. i strive everyday to educate people and make the shelter better. we are not getting an addition and a lot of rules have been changed. i live my life to spread the word. after work i go home to learn more about products and testing. we have rescued a pit bull (Jonah), and Shep mix with no back hip sockets (Hades), 3 cats (Cora, Murderface and Mr. Meowgi), and 3 birds…. my next step is to sneak into the new dairy farm built by my dads.. i never see them outside.. but they will see grass and daylight soon.
March 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
i TAKE MY OLD NEWSPAPERS TO THE LOCAL CATS HOME AND WE MAKE THE BIRDS SEED CAKES EVERY WEEK.
March 10th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Created my own Spay/Neuter video on Youtube. Check it out here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq-3CcnD0GY
March 10th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I help support good causes
March 10th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I helped a stray cat get adopted!
March 10th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I worked for 4 years at an animal shelter and ended up with 5 dogs and 5 cats. I spend my time loving these incredible animals and feel so blessed to be able to do so. When I walk my dogs I pass by a chained dog that doesn’t get enough to eat. I toss him food and have reported this to animal control. They claim there is nothing they can do as the dog has a dog house. We have no anti-chaining law here and this dog is inspiring me to get one on the books. I try to live my life for the critters in every way I can. They have given me so much. It is the least I can do and it is never enough.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I send a brochures of Cruelty-Free Companies and Products to all my friedns, and went from vegetarian to vegan. its not a lot, but i’m happy
March 10th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
I have given my lab some tender lovin’ care with a bath and doggy message!
March 10th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
VEGAN!
March 10th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I found a dog out on the streets and returned it to it’s owner.
March 10th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Great to win this!!!
March 10th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Do your part in our World!!!
March 10th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I’m growing parsely for my bunny:) I recently sent a pledge to SHISEIDO through a Japanese website to stop testing on animals for developing their products and be a caring company.
March 10th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
I STOPPED patronizing KFC immediately upon hearing about the chickens’ abuse from your org!! I feel ashamed I was so naive, but! I learned the truth & now they have 1 less customer!
ps: in addition, I am more & more vegan every day!!
March 11th, 2010 at 12:34 am
I have been a vegetarian from past 28 years… im really proud to be one. And i have managed to inspire my fellow friends to be a vegetarian. i help animals in every possible tiny way i can!
i have lot of stray cats, orphaned ones which keep roaming around my home and in the lane where my house is located… so, i look after them by feeding them food. At first i just leave the food in a bowl in my corridor and wait for these cats to come and have the food, when they pass by my home. At first they are very hesitant (cuz these orphaned cats are really scared of humans), but as days goes by,,,, they gain so much confidence that they visit daily to have food from the bowl i have placed…. im surprised that if the food gets empty they stand at my doorstep and “meow” (asking for more food). also they allow me to groom them… and give medicines when they are ill…. i feel really happy about this.
i feel there is no need to spend huge amount of money… and buy a pet. We can make a difference by just taking care of the orphaned animals right next to us….
March 11th, 2010 at 3:48 am
I have become a Vegetarian. I ve been thinking about it for a few years. It’s no hardship, BUT, I am really proud of myself :):):)
March 11th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I recently picked up a stray cat from the gas station who looked hungry and sick. I took her to the vet, got her all healed up and found her a home. Sometimes you just have to do what’s right and not turn away, because its easier and doesn’t cost a thing. Animals need us!!
March 11th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I have adopted 2 dogs from a kill shelter within the past 2 years! I have begun reading information on the Peta website and have immediately changed my eating habits! No more animals and no more meat! Today is a new day in my life!
March 11th, 2010 at 11:18 am
I let a spider outside, without harming it, teaching my daughter that even the small and ugly creatures deserve our help if they are stuck or in danger
March 11th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
I donated to the local humane society
March 11th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
We adopted a rescued dog, for Christmas, that had been abandoned-found wandering in the streets. This morning, 3/11/2010, I heard Walter Leonidas Raphael whimpering and found he had thrown up in his crate. I cleaned out his crate, put his pillow in the washer and put a clean blanket in his crate for him. This was at 5am!! Walter is taking a nice, cozy nap as I am writting this.
I always use environmentally safe products that are not tested on animals.
March 11th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I regularly keep writing to various companies who ct cruelly towards animals through peta’s newsletters and practice vegetarianism.
March 11th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
My husband and I are in the process of becoming vegetarians. We no longer eat red meat, but are working on cutting out the chicken and pork. This is a HUGE deal for us because we were major STEAK eaters!!!
We also moved to the mountains so that we and our doggies could have a better life away from the city. Our dogs now get to run and play in the fresh air!
We are members and give monthly pledges to the ASPCA, use the Western PA Humane Society as our vet and are also donating members there as well.
We feel that all animals should be treated like we would want to be treated, like we would treat our own kids!
I have also volunteered for Angels for Animals shelter, helping victimized and stray animals find loving homes, raise donations so that vaccines and spay/neutering can be completed and provide love to the animals.
WE LOVE ANIMALS…. what can I say??
March 11th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Oh we also do NOT buy any products (cleaning, makeup….) in which animals were used as test subjects or which the products were made from animal products. We spread the word about companies like clorox who test on animals… DISGUSTING!!!
Our dogs even eat all natural, organic, vegetarian food!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I went vegetarian over three years ago and this year have started hosting Meatless Monday dinners at my house for family and friends to discover how yummy and awesome eating meat-free meals can be!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:09 am
My boyfriend and I are both vegans and donate money to PETA every year. I recently adopted a feral cat and got him neutered. I also take in rats from rescues and rehabilitate them. I’m also starting a program at my church where I cook vegan delicacies for shut-ins and bring it to them- there’s nothing like sharing veganism with the world!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:34 am
My wife and i aren’t as “extreme” as some of these other people…but we do take care of our animals…with our dogs it’s regular trips to the vets. Our horse has her nails trimmed every 6 weeks. We have a birdbath with bird feeders in our backyard, as we are always planting trees, shrubs, and bushes to give them a natural environment to live in. And we put corncobs out for our family of squirells.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
I have several pets and always take care of them and help out with my friends and neighbors. But back in the fall a poor baby bat fell out of a tree and got hurt, i kept it for a few days researched what the type eats and fed it until i got a call back from a rehabilitator in my area. I grew fond of my adorable night time friend, but after a few days we did what the expert said to put it back in a tree and he should be fine because he couldnt fly while laying on the ground. It felt nice to take care of something most wouldnt have touched because of disease
March 13th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I tame & feed all the ferrel cats in my neighbourhood and then take them to shelters or find the cats a nice home to live in where they are loved.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:44 am
My dog is a rescue from a shelter. We also help wildlife by planting trees and flowers in our yard that will give birds, butterflies & bees shelter, food and water.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I adopted an older dog. I do research on products before i buy them. I am a vegetarian and have recently re-committed to a vegan lifestyle.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Our daisy troop recently baked dog biscuits for Stray Rescue and donated $100 to the cause. We had a person come in and talk about the rescued and fostered dogs and the girls asked wonderful questions and now we have a great group of 1st graders who are eager to help out a no kill shelter and their furry neighborhood canines.
March 15th, 2010 at 8:50 am
My cat Smokie was abandoned five years ago. He is a wonderful cat. He is such a joy. I encourage everyone to adopt an animal.
March 15th, 2010 at 11:09 am
I always buy products that are not animal-tested, and I campaign for animal rights locally and globally.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I have been vegan for two years and counting! I rescued both of my dogs, only use products that not only do not include animal products but also have not been tested on animals.
I also help friends, family members, and sometimes complete strangers with tips on how to make this world a better place (for us and the animals). I have a blog were I post about living the most planet friendly vegan life possible.
My two dogs were both rescues, as were the 3 my mother have (I rescued them for her).
March 15th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
This may not sound like a huge step, but two weeks ago I decided to stop eating meat and animal bi-products! I took PETAS 30 day pledge and I feel amazing! Because I’m forced to read the labels on everything to avoid eating poor animals I am more aware of what I am eating! I usually have stomach issues and haven’t in two weeks! I love telling everyone about my new life style and how simple it is to find alternate sources of nutrition. No animal deserves to die, when humans have other alternatives! Hunting and slaughtering are no longer needed for survival, now its just cruelty!
March 15th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I recently saved a kitty from a nasty man who hardly fed her. He told me he had to move soon and he was just going to leave her outside, so i snatched her! I’ve also been a vegetarian for two and a half years. My best friend just planned to be vegan for a month so she’s coming over this week and I’m going to cook her a nice, multi-course meal.
March 15th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I have recently adopted a beautiful cat from a local humane society, which by the way has a no kill policy! I try to use organic cruelty free products as much as ican, and i am obviously a vegetarian…i want to eventually be 100% vagan
March 15th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
I gave to PETA and other animal groups too
March 15th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
I am a vet tech. I love working with animals. I am also a proud mom to a german shepherd I adopted 9 years ago from a rescue group.
March 15th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Why, loved on them and petted them, of course!
March 15th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I recently adopted my dog Maggie from the Humane Society, am about to volunteer on a weekly basis with animals, and have recently switched to a vegetarian diet! (I’d like to eventually go vegan, but struggling to forgo my favorite local cheese)
March 15th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
I recently turned Vegan from vegetarian, plus i volunteer at my local humane society and i volunteer at the local rabbit rescue and rehab here in town!
March 15th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
I have been a vegetarian for 20 years. I do eat dairy, but buy only products from organic and/or grass fed cows and free roaming chickens. I also do not purchase products tested on animals. I also try to take care of the environment in general, which, of course, benefits all animals.
March 15th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
I volunteer at the animal shelter down the street. I am also a vegetarian and am trying to be vegan now
March 15th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
I adopted a cat from the shelter on 12/22/09 and had him fixed, paid for Dr visits and meds for diarrhea and “kitty cough” and totally and completely fell in love with him. Unfortunately, the most loving thing I could do for him was to put him to sleep last Monday because he was born with FIP. I know that doesn’t sound very good, but he was suffocating and I loved him enough to do that.
March 15th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I found a stray dog, took it home, found out who its owner was and returned him 4 days later and two pounds fatter. (I bought him milkbones.)
March 15th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I recently changed to be a Vegan from Vegetarianism!
March 15th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
In four years time I have rescued and had most fixed, 42 cats. I trap them, tame them if they are feral…have the scars to prove it! Then I find homes for them.
March 15th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
As an artist, I’ve begun working on a project where I will be painting animals from our local no-kill animal shelters and donating part of the proceeds to those shelters. I’m writing the proposal now and the project should be in full swing within 2 months.
March 16th, 2010 at 6:04 am
In India,our stray dogs and cats are subjected to a lot of cruelty.Whenever possible,I protest.I give shelter to stray cats only as I don’t have space in my home for dogs.I try to defend animals and be their voice because I know that they are no different from us.I am involved in online campaigning for animal welfare.Animal sacrifice in the name of religion is what I hate!I am trying to improve myself everyday so that I can be strong enough to help the animals in need.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:01 am
As VP of a club my friends and I started at school called TIWI (Teens Involve in World Issues), we do causes each month to help raise awareness in school and our community about different issues. This month we chose animal cruelty as our cause. We’re sharing information to raise awareness about puppy mills and how they should be stopped and we’re doing a pet toy/ pet food drive. We will donate everything that we collect from the drive to local no-kill animal shelters.
March 16th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
I am a vegetarian and I try my best to educate others on the mistreatment and abuse of animals. We also adopted out sweet maltese/poodle mix from the humane society last August.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I don’t eat meat!
March 17th, 2010 at 11:50 am
I feed and care for a colony of about 12 feral cats as well as the four rescue dogs and 7 house cats we have. We also donate food to the local humane society. We recently rescued one of the ferals that had a badly abcessed leg from a cat fight and took him to the vet to be treated and neutered. We have been keeping him in the guest room of our home until he is healed. He has one more doctor appointment, so hopefully he can go back out soon. He is truly a feral cat and does not wish to be tamed in any way! The scratches on my hands and arms just from doing his litter and feeding him has told me that. We really haven’t been doing anything any different from anyone else and we do use Nature’s Gate products. We don’t believe in washing our hair or body in cruelty and suffering. Thank you.
March 17th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
I found an abandoned pair of kittens in the park last week. They were dirty, hungry, and so cute! I took them in and cleaned them up. I have four animals already and the city code won’t allow me to keep more animals than 4. Luckily, I found a home for both kitties together and they have a happy ending!
It’s important we make choices that impact animals in not only what we eat….but how we treat those animals that are here now and need us.
March 17th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I recently posted a link on Facebook for my friends to watch the documentary “Earthlings”
I think people need to be more educated in what exactly is going on in this world and where there food is coming from. If this was shown to me in school growing up I would have changed my ways much earlier in life rather then living in the shadows of denial! It’s truly important!
March 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I volunteer with a service group at my daughter’s middle school and we just had a huge collection drive for our local humane society, the zoo and a local bird sanctuary and delivered all of the donations to the three animal organizations.
March 18th, 2010 at 6:31 am
I work as a volunteer for Cats Protection - treausuer and fundraiser for my local branch and recently back from holiday in Sri Lanka where my husband and I fed and watered the stray dogs living at the hotel and also a cat and 3 kittens even though the hotel had signs up not too - the animal were starving and very thirsty - no water for them to drink apart from the swimming pool - made sure when we left we “handed over” the animals to other British people to keep feeding and looking after. Wrote to the Sri Lankan embassy in the UK and the British Embassy over there on our return to register our disgust at the treatment of the animals - breeding everywhere no neutering programme!
March 18th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
In one of my classes, I recently gave a speech on the benefits of a vegetarian diet & lifestyle -such as helping the environment, preventing animal cruelty, and a healthier body overall. This was a really great opportunity for me to help some of my classmates realize that it’s really easy to be vegetarian, and it feels really good to make a decision that you know will do your body, the animals, and the universe a better place. A few students even came up to me after class and told me they planned to try it out!
March 18th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I foster kitties in my home for Friends of Strays, a no-kill animal shelter in Saint Petersburg, FL. I tend to get the pregnant mommas or newly born litters, so my house is usually a zoo! meowwwwwwww!
March 18th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I recently inspired a friend to go vegetarian by keeping leaflets on my table and not being pushy!
March 18th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
My friend and I went vegetarian last year!:D i did it initially for health but then I started looking at the animal rights aspects of it. I feel better and I’m a better athlete! I’ve filled a page and a half of petitions to stop seal slaughter. I’m actually mailing it tomorrow! The big thing is, we went vegetarian(and actually eating much less dairy, it just doesn’t taste good anymore..)
March 18th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I adopted our dog Domino from our local shelter.
March 18th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I’m taking care of my professor’s dogs for a week while she goes on a vacation so they don’t need to stay in a kennel!
March 18th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
I take my dog for walks everyday down the street, pick up his poop and feed him twice a day. And even though it’s not recent, when I see an animal in need I take care of it. So far, I’ve helped 5 dogs, 3 cats, and a humming bird. And I’m only 13!!! Plus I’ve been a vegetarian since 4th grade.
March 18th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I pledged to be a vegatarian for Lent this year. I have not missed meat for a moment. As I get older, my conscienceness is growing at leaps and bounds for our animal friends. Yes, it does make me feel that “warm fuzzy” down deep inside for doing what is right, but this isn’t about me. I feel that as living beings, it is our duty to protect and help other living beings!
March 18th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Its simple. I believe in living my life by what Machaelle Small Wright said— “behaving as if the god in all life matters” …. because it does.
Do I slip? You betcha. But I keep on trying, and little by little get a little better. And I try not to be obnoxious about it… just do it quietly.
March 18th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Since December I have been helping my local No Kill animal shelter by providing food and water to a colony of feral cats a few days a week. I also brought a “care package” to another No Kill shelter (where I adopted my newest addition) which consisted of 50+ cans of cat food, blankets, and toys.
March 18th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I adopted my amazing dog, instead of buying from a pet shop!
March 18th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
I like to donate to an animal charity every year. My favorite is Oregon’s Feral Cat Coalition http://www.feralcats.com/
March 18th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 10 years old. I’ve recently donated to the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY. They do amazing work rescuing and rehabilitating factory farm’s many animals.
March 19th, 2010 at 3:26 am
I took in a dog that was on her way to the pound. She is a 3 year old pitbull and the person was moving to a place that didnt allow animals. I can love her and give her a proper home so she is part of my family now. Ive also sent numerous emails to different people about ending cruelty to animals namely, against seal hunt, DOT Bunnies, Hamster cruelty.
Happy Cruelty-Free Easter!
March 19th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I walked dogz at the local animal shelter. unfortunatley they are a kill shelter but i’m writing letterz and talking to everyone to try and change that.
March 19th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I am going to Africa for a month in August to help save endangered animals of the African Wildlife.
I am also vegan and volunteer at animal shelters weekly
March 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 am
I regularly Trap-Neuter-Release stray cats in my neighborhood, adopted 1 to a vet’s nurse, and have taken inside my home 3 adorable cats that rule the roost! I am currently going toe-to-toe with my homeowners association (a.k.a. Nazi Club), as they recently sent out a newsletter instructing homeowners who are experiencing “nuisance cats” to trap them and turn them over to Animal Control (a.k.a. the Death Panel). Also, I have been a vegetarian for 2+ years and well on my way to grown-up Vegan. (Darn the yummy ice cream!)
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:49 pm
I eat mostly vegetarian, but when I do have a hankering for meat or dairy, I buy only organic and/or free range products and research the companies so that I know the animals are treated humanely. I am also going through all my cosmetics and household products to ensure they are all cruelty free. Thanks for the useful consumer lists and iPhone app, PETA!
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
last week with the help of people at work a man was convicted & sent to jail for cruelty to his dog after we reported him to the rspca!
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Most recently, I sent the link for the Vegetarian Starter Kit to six friends that are misinformed about how easy it is to convert to a meat free lifestyle.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
I am a vegetarian and give my love to all animals I come across. I also go to the animalrescuesite.com to maximize donations to help animals : )
March 24th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Put lots and lots of food out for our resident squirrels, mice, foxes and birds that live in my garden. Do it every day and it’s always gone withing minutes.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I am vegan and I also love and spoil my pup Gwen and kitty Trouble
March 25th, 2010 at 10:41 am
I haven’t eaten an animal in 44 years.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I became a vegan, and, adopted a cat that was abandonded on my farm instead of taking him to the humane society.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I’ve been a vegetarian for 12 years, vegan now for 2. My three cats are all cats I’ve rescued. I take care of the homeless cats in our neighbourhood, feed them and take them to the vet when they are sick of injured and constructed a kitty condo on the patio! They were all so scared of people when they showed up in my back yard. But I have to say they love me now! It makes me happy to give them love and some joy in there often brutal lives!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I donated homemade treats to a rat rescue to help with spaying and neutering
March 25th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I run a one-woman TNR program for stray cats out of my apartment. In addition to my own 7 cats and 1 dog, I’m presently caring for 5-6 cats that “live” on my porch and several more at the front of my apartment complex. Once the weather stabilizes, probably in the next week or two, I will pick up the TNRs where I left off before the holidays. My goal is to TNR every stray cat that lives at my apartment complex, and so far, I’ve done one side of the complex. My goal this year is to focus on the opposite side. Once I’m done with my complex, I plan to extend my operation to the apartments next to mine and keep going.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I am sponsoring a baby bunny from Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen for Easter!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:46 am
became a flexitarian!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I helped find a dog a home with the Humane Society!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Being a vegetarian and rarely using animal products! (trying to go mostly raw lately) And loving my cats (rescues) each and every day.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I volunteer with our local SPCA. Most recently I helped with a seizure of 30 horses, assisting my vet (who also volunteered her time) to pull coggins on each and every one of them before loading them on trailers. They were frightened and nervous and dangerous at times. They were starving, covered in rain rot, some could hardly stand. One was dead in an old manure filled barn. One more died after the seizure. Two mares then had miscarriages. It’s heartbreaking.
All are in the care of a local vet clinic now, slowly regaining strength and vitality, and eventually will be adopted.
I also volunteer my time and services to produce their quarterly newsletter along with other promotional printed pieces. I wish I could do more!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I sent letters to NASA protesting their plan to use monkeys in radiation experiments.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:54 am
I took some old blankets and towels to my local animal shelter for them to use in cages for the dogs.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:54 am
We live near a farm and are thus in proximity to a few stray cats. We have personally trapped and neutered 2 females and found homes for 3 kittens that arrived unexpectantly. We put food out for a cat we call our yard cat, who while she is not tame, she’s not quite feral either. We currently own 6 cats, all of which walked into our house and stayed! I swear we have a sign outside that only cats can read that says “cats welcome here”!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I have been raising funds for a local Walkathon benefitting animals in my town.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Hello: I’m a animal loving VEGAN and only support cruelty FREE companies! I also spend my off time volunteering at my local no kill cat shelter. I’m currently putting together a protest to take place in June against Cirque Estival - A circus that uses live animals in their act. ANIMALS ARE NOT OURS FOR ENTERTAINMENT! (This will be the second year for this protest, hoping to make a larger impact this year. I want to make my city on NO return zone!)
March 25th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Gone vegetarian!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Vegan. Support cruelty FREE companies. Help out at the no kill cat shelter. Organizing a protest for a live animal circus for the second year.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I have been a vegetarian for the past six years and have recently gone back to being vegan! I insist that all of my family’s toiletries and cleaning products are cruelty free and have no animal ingredients. I’m raising my daughter to be vegetarian as well. I cook often and post my results on facebook to encourage people I know to eat less meat and to show them it’s super easy! All of my four cats are rescued from shelters and we plan on getting more in the future. I have become very informed on the contents of vaccines and let all the vegan/veg people I know that these contain fetal chicken material and are not animal friendly in any way! I believe I live by example for many families that are nervous about raising their children vegan/veg. I know there can be a lot of pressure from others and the medical community to feed your children unhealthy amounts of dairy and meat and I show families how they can raise healthy and happy vegan/veg kids, stress free!! Our neighbors often leave their cat outside in the middle of winter for too long. We’ve started bringing him inside with us to keep him warm and I’m happy to report they got the message and have stopped leaving him out all night!!
I think one of the biggest things we can do for animals is to live by example. We can shout on rooftops all we want, but I really believe in the end you have to truly live what you believe and show others how much better of an existence it really is:D
March 25th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I have three cats, one hamster, and a ton of fish. I take the time to go on our local website ALL the time because If I honestly could I would adopt every single animal that people were just “getting rid of” and it seems to happen more often then not in my community which is really sad to me. I think people need to be far more aware that if you take on the responsibility of a pet such as a cat.. they depend on you to be there for them and love and nurture them. When you abandon them or just give them away… it hurts your animals…. Just as much as you would be hurt if the same was done to you :(… please.. take care of your animals….
March 25th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I left some food for a stray animal.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:03 am
I recently tried to recue a lab mix pup that was hit by a car but his injuries were too extensive and he had to be pup down.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:03 am
I share my home with four cats, all rescues, often foster stray or sick cats and kittens, and manage Paws For Purrs Cat Rescue, an all volunteer non-profit rescue in southeastern WI. In just the last two years, I have helped a cat found lying beside the highway with three broken toes, saved the eyesight of a kitten with a very serious eye infection, and spayed/neutered, treated, and found permanent homes for over almost 100 cats and kittens. So helping animals is, always has been, and always will be part of my daily life.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:03 am
I became vegan and I influced several people to give up some animal products!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:03 am
I love my pet every single day!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:05 am
I have helped turn at least six people vegetarian, and convinced someone that his doctor isn’t telling him the whole truth about not eating meat…soon I want to find out how many doctors don’t find a vegetarian/vegan diet healthy and try to convince them that it is!!!!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:05 am
I became a Vegan 2 months ago to help animals and encourage my friends to do the same (and ask them to watch The Earthlings with me). I also volunteer with our local parks to clean up liter and waste. I am a co-organizer of the Earth Day events here in Richmond for the James River. We are up to 150 volunteers for that day to clean up the islands in the river!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:06 am
We are now taking care of my mother inlaws dog Mandy.
she was so much over weight that she had no energy.
Now she is healthy and has lost of energy.So she is part of our family now. Also my neighbor’s brother is out of work and his elderly dog is sick and should be put to sleep. So sad. But I made some phone calls and found someone to help him..
March 25th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I have been vegitarian for 3 months and have decided to make this a life style. I also volunteer at the AARF which is an animal shelter and refuge where I help out with daily chores. I also send out messages on facebook to all my friends on facts and videos from the PETA website!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Signed up to volunteer @ the gorilla sanctuary in two weeks
March 25th, 2010 at 11:10 am
I’m doing voluntary work at the ‘SPCA’ near my town. I’ve done nearly a hundred hours taking care of the animals (dogs and cats, actually), toilet them and give them some love
(sorry for the english, I’m a french Canadian)
March 25th, 2010 at 11:11 am
I am starting a pet food bank to help people with HIV/AIDS care for their companion animals.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:11 am
I put together a weekly list of dogs in need in the high kill Southern Cal shelters ( even though I live in PA) that I send to rescuers.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Advertising vegan food for all, including doggies, etc. Started a small mobile business selling vegan food for public & private occasions
March 25th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I am a Vegan and cat rescuer. I work to Trap Nueter Return managed feral cat colonies in my neighborhood and volunteer with my local shelter.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I regularily volunteer at a no kill cat shelter in my town. There are so many cats that need homes and this shelter does an amazing job with finding foster homes and forever homes for these cats. My boyfriend recently adopted one from them.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:15 am
I have recently become Vegan and am so excited to be a part of helping to save animals! My body feels great and my heart feels great that I’m doing something so positive!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:16 am
i hosted christmas this year and made a totally vegetarian dinner. i also recently started baking vegan. oh yeah, plus i made a few catnip toys for some friends’ cats
March 25th, 2010 at 11:16 am
I make my own dog food
March 25th, 2010 at 11:16 am
I adopted a turkey from Farm Sanctuary and brought the adoption card to a dinner at someone’s home who was serving turkey as the hostess gift
March 25th, 2010 at 11:17 am
I haven’t taken any isolated or specific action, but I try to live my life in the most animal and earth friendly way possible every single day. I’ve been a vegetarian for years, now working toward vegan, and am making an effort to green everything I do. The changes in my body and attitude have also inspired members of my family to take similar steps. I’m a member of The Kind Life website and every week I help my job promote a shelter animal that is up for adoption. I know what I’m doing makes an impact, however small.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:17 am
I’m almost vegan! (been vegetarian for 10 years) My husband and I have lost the whey protein and cheese. Now it’s working out the egg replacer in the baked goods. Also, we adopted a house rabbit from a friend who no longer could take care of the little bugger. We also volunteer at a donkey rescue here in Colorado. They are absolutely wonderful animals. Check it out here longhopes.org.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Going for a walk with homeless dogs every day (:
March 25th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I live in a rural, ranching community where dogs and cats are rarely fixed. I began a spay/neuter campaign by posting low cost options on the post office bulletin board (our cracker barrel!), providing my name and phone number for assistance and questions, loan crates and humane traps, etc. Although progress is slow, about 20 dogs/cats have been ‘fixed’ over the last several months.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I have recently (November 2009) read the entire “The Kind Life” by Alicia Silverstone and began seriously integrating vegan practices into my ten-year-long experience with vegetarianism.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:21 am
i volunteer at my local aspca when i can, i have supported saving the seals, and i have done my most major one in saving the animals, starting my new vegan diet!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:23 am
I have been a vegetarian for 13 years and I have recently become vegan. I have a nine year old pitbull that I adopted from someone who was ready to drop him off at the pound.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:23 am
We’re restoring habitat in our community by replanting areas that have been cut to provide shelter.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:24 am
I took in a stray cat and found out she was pregnant and had 4 kittens that I adopted out to good homes!!!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Besides eating vegan I just bought some great new PU shoes! Saving someone from being worn on my feet
March 25th, 2010 at 11:24 am
I am a vegetarian and I adore all animals. I have 3 cats who are my pride and joy. I feel great that I don’t eat animals and always check products I use are not tested on animals. Long Live PETA !!!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:25 am
I have and always will maintain my dedication to care for animals. I am constantly lobbying as an animal activist for their preservation,well being and prevention of cruelty. As the owner of three adopted pets,two dogs and a cat I know what a rewarding and loveable feeling it is to have them in my life. Animals are GOD’s creation and mankind was appointed to care for them….not abuse them. Therefore I am a strong supporter of PETA and the great work that they do for animals.
My most recent activities on behalf of animals has been to help with action alerts and signing of petitions against the lab experiments on animals,cruelty to animals,to abolish all puppy mills,to stop the slaughter of innocent animals and preserve our endangered species. I also fight for animal legal rights.
May we all find it in our hearts to be responsible towards our furry friends.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Vegetarian and I take my dogs on walks multiple times a day!!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I´ve picked up a dog from a shelter, the poor thing had been there the longest of them all. Seeing him rolling in the snow or happily snoring on my bed is the highlight of my day.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I love and care for my elderly cat, Pyewacket–and we both feed and enjoy (in a visual sense only) the wonderful birds that frequent our feeders.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:35 am
For my birthday, my husband sponsored the care of a disabled orangutan who was rescued and is currently living in a Borneo sanctuary. I was honored that he did this for me, instead of buying me a silly little “something” that would collect dust.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:35 am
I’ve done foster kitten/cat care for a local humane group for the last 8 years, and I also did a TNR on a feral momma cat that lives in my neighborhood. I trapped her kittens as well and are trying to socialize them. The momma basically lives in my garage now, and I feed her everyday. I’m also a vegan (since 2004) and was a vegetarian (since 1993). I try to promote kindness and respect for animals to everyone I know.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Within the last month, I became a vegan, after reading Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. I began using my blog to spread my delicious vegan recipes. I’ve also done a lot of research and decided my shelter dog will be going vegan, too!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Well…last year we rescued 5 Chuihuahua mix puppies set to be put to sleep at our pound, bottle fed them from 2 weeks old on, got them all spayed/neutered and found them their perfect owners. I also rescued a Miniature Pinscher from the streets of my neighborhood whose owners no longer wanted him, we kept him and he is now loved and spoiled, his name is Jake. And then between me and my husband, my parents and sister we rescued and found the owners or new families for countless dogs and cats we picked off the streets. We always have them micro-chip checked and try to find the owners first and then if not try to make sure they get spayed or neutered if we are going to place them.
this year so far…we have:
rescued 5 Catahoula puppies that were to be put down at the pound, all of which we found wonderful forever homes for once they were grown and spayed and neutered.
new years eve we brought in 3 Basset Hounds from the cold and got them micro-chipped the next day and found their owner.
3 weeks ago I found a German Shepherd and her 3 puppies who were just wondering the streets.
I kept them a couple nights and then we got them all spayed and into our local Humane Society to find homes.
last week I found a black Lab who was traveling with a little Benji dog, it was freezing out that night so I kept them a couple nights until I could get them to the vet to be Micro-chipped, the little Benji dog was and we were able to contact his owners, they were so happy to see them and had been looking for them, even went to the pound, the girl even hugged us when we dropped them off.
Yesterday, I read on Craigslist about someone who had a tiny little Chihuahua that they couldn’t care for any longer, we went on got her last night, we are keeping her because we have a tiny little Chihuahuas named Roxy & Pixie and know how to care for them. (4 dogs now….lol) We are thinking of naming her Birdie because she is so little and likes to perchn your shoulder.
The other things we do are all making a very careful resolve to only use cruelty free products of any sort and make donations to rescue/animal rights organizations. And my mom,sister, and myself are all Vegetarian and I am working very hard to become Vegan. My husband has also decided to try to become Vegetarian and has not eaten meat in weeks now. My dad is working on cutting down, hopefully we can push him over to our side too.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I am a vegetarian. I buy products that are cruelty-free and vegan. I have constructed houses for feral cats in my neighborhood and my dad’s neighborhood and am currently working on having them spayed and nuetered.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:43 am
I volunteer for a charity here in Burbank, CA that helps sick and injured kitties. It’s called Milo’s Sanctuary and they do wonderful work. I organize a raffle twice a year for them that helps bring in much-needed funds. It’s fun and rewarding.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:44 am
I took my dog for a long walk and then gave him a bath.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:47 am
I post stickers from PETA on the flyers at my school.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Vegan is healthy!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I stopped eating animals 4 months ago. i have done anti-fur protest. I completely stopped purchasing clothes, hair products,soaps, lotions etc. that contain any animal byproducts or test on animals. i only post animal issues on facebook. I am currently going to school to become a state certified animal cruelt investigator.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I volunteer time to the BCSPCA where I socialize and groom the shelter cats. I am also a vegan.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:53 am
I adopted my sister’s dog so he wouldn’t go to a shelter when she couldn’t care for him, and rescued several cats.
We have set up pet watching in our neighborhood so that we can take turn watching our neighbors animals while the humans take a vacation, or go to work.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:57 am
I volunteer at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Ca. and I recently participated in the Walk for the Seals in which we were raising money to care for and feed the new incoming harbour seal pups. I’ve been volunteering at the center for about six months now and just love it. If you’re in the area be sure to stop by and check it out. It’s amazing!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:57 am
I adopted an older cat with outstanding medical issues. Viruses and bacterial infections. I’m happy to say she is in much better health and a warm addition to my family.
Kim
March 25th, 2010 at 11:58 am
I spoil my pets constantly and I’ve been vegan for a while now and vegetarian even longer than that. And I just adopted a dwarf rabbit from my local shelter named Jasper. He’s so cute; I’m so in love all ready.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:58 am
I followed the advice in one of your e-mails about walking dogs that are tied up outside, etc. I love cats! But now i walk my sisters dog twice a day, to help alliviate the barking etc. Its simple i know, but i’m being the change i want to see in the world.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I am the proud pet parent of a special-needs dog named Benjamin. He suffers from inflammatory bowel disease and hind limb paralysis, for which he uses a specially-designed wheelchair. Together we visit nursing homes, adult daycare centers for special-needs residents, and local youth programs to enrich lives and educate people about the abilities of special-needs pets. Many treat such animals as throw-away pets and we are determined to change this mindset. With a little self-education and dedication, anyone can give such animals healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
My fiance, a redneck Southern-bred boy, and I just made the leap into veganism! Can’t believe I convinced that man to do it, but his physical health has been phenomenal since we started changing up our diet…our relationship quality has gone up because we both feel so good about what we’re doing for our bodies and the earth.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
I help stray animals in my country by sterilizing them, providing food and medical care when needed. I also volunteer at my university’s animal welfare group
March 25th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I have been a vegan now for 2 years! I have adopted two animals from the humane society that were going to be euthanized if no one would take them.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Every year we have a townwide yard sale with a lemonade stand. My 10 year old daughter runs it. We made $100 last spring. We will do this again this year. We gave the money to the Morrocco Animal Control. They are trying to build a large cat room. I try to sign all the petitions for helping wildlife. This year my 10yr old daughter did a science project on “Why it is important to preserve nature?” (One of her reasons is that animals use nature for food and housing. Won 2nd place.) I have 4 adopted cats and 5 adopted dogs and 1 iguana that a person was going to throw outside. Her name is Ziggy and she is so gentle. Well, thanks for letting me share my story, and to all the other animal lovers good luck and my God bless you.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Last summer one of my cats ran away so I naturally went to the pound to see if I could find him, but alas he was not there.Shortly after an elderly man came in with his cat and stated he was evicted and could no longer take care of his beautiful cat.I took the cat home who was oviously sick his name was Dalewood. He had kitty leukemia and died 6 mths. later.:( I bought a cherry tree and buried him near it swaddled in a baby blanket. Soon after my great aunt had 2 dogs that supposedly needed to be watched for 2 wks, and the months went by…they were covered with matted hair and urine, we took them to the groomers and they were extremely happy to get the pounds of hair off of them. I massaged them all the time knowing they had spent almost a year without any care exept food and water. My mentally impaired aunt soon came for her dog Murphy(who had bitten everyone but me) and I found a home for Albert. During this time my fiance left me because I refused to take them to the pound.I love animals and always have. I am a vegetarian, and have thought deeply about opening a no kill shelter because basically that’s what my house is, and I love each and everyone of them as well as learned from them as well.I click everyday to help feed the animals on PETA, I am not wealthy….God gives me what I need to accomplish what I do!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I am an approved foster home for abandonded/abused springer spaniels. I have adopted two of the foster “children” for whom I have cared. I have fostered several others until they found “forever” homes.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I became a vegan 2 months ago and made my dad vegan brownies for his birthday ^_^ he loved them
March 25th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
not done anything great as such but made my parents and other family members vegetarian by saying if you don’t be vegetarian i will leave this house.!!!!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
1. I work with an animal rescue group to help homeless pets get new homes.
2. I volunteer at a animal shelter.
3. I give dog food to the homeless people/pets when I see them. Always have food in the car.
4. I rescue any injured or stray animal I see. Including pigeons. My friends think i’m crazy when I bring a bird home.
I am also now trying to become Vegan!
I also only shop cruelity free and have been doing this for about ten years.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I buy from Animal Rescue Charities on E-bay to help support the TNR program for feral cats.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I am vegan, I don’t harm insects, my household products are all eco-friendly and I grow as much of my own food as I can.
Got my cats turned on to a vegan diet with supplements and they are doing better than ever.
This last winter I rescued a stray kitten( our 3rd cat) in our community, by the time I rescued him he had frozen ice on his fur, he survived and now he is best friends with our other two rescued cats. Our other two were rescues from ice storms or severe weather storms and no one claimed them.
People need to keep pets indoors during storms.
I also I don’t drive and don’t smoke and are extremely selective to wines i may drink, I’m Italian gotta have my vino once in awhile.
I’m raising my kids( a boy and a girl) to be vegan and have encouraged my daughter’s preschool to get on board with sponsoring animals in shelters, to celebrate earth week and to educate kids and their parents about cruelity free snacking: )
Also I advocate peacefully to other parents to instill in all kids and in each other that insects and animals and marine life have feelings and a lives to live too. And we should give not take from any living thing.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I’ve been a vegeatarian for 20+ years and my new boyfriend, who used to be a vegetarian, and is returning to his old ways, I’m helping to be more cruetly-free too.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I am adopting a dog at my local animal shelter. I would never go to a breeder or pet store! And Nature’s Gate is my all time favorite shampoo and conditioner!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Volunteering at local animal shelter and helping stray animals any way possible
March 25th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
I adopted a neglected chinchilla, his name is Monkey. He was very shy at first but after a few months he nuzzles my nose and loves to play in the chin-proofed hallway with me. Also he loves raisins!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I have been a vegan for about a month and a half, and my family have been watching my transformation. Well, about a week ago, I was watching a documentary called “No Impact Man” and my hubby sat down and watched it with me. After the show, we sat down and had a big talk about our lives, and long story short, he is going vegan starting Monday! I am so excited!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
This morning (and every Thursday morning!) I volunteered at our local no-kill shelter. I clean out the cages, spend time with the cats and dogs, and try to match visitors with great pets
March 25th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I have been a vegetarian for almost a year
I also sign as many petitions as I can…I try to donate as much money as I can & I will be helping on a fundraiser event in June for the Sacred Planet Protectors Society
March 25th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
just went vegan! yay!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
volunteer at animal rescue farm taking care of chickens, roosters, sick bunnies, goats, lambs, pigs that people leave behind.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
I was in MS and saw a stray dog…tried to chase it down to rescue it and got stuck in a ditch! It was worth it and I’d do it again any day.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
I have been looking after my neighbours kittens fur which isn’t easy as I have an allergy to pet fur but I soldier on as there’s no one else to do it.
Our doggies are moultless so this overcomes the problem normally.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
As a vegan and activist for nearly a decade, most recently I took in an abused dog and she is doing very well!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I was at the San Diego Zoo the other day and saw a Mangabey (monkey) playing with something–turned out to be a baby bunny who had slipped in to the exhibit. He threw her and she scrambled under a stump. I ran to get a keeper and waited til they flushed the bunny out, yay. : )
March 25th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
I BECAME A VEGAN AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
By choosing a vegan diet, I help to save animals lives every day all while supporting a cleanier environment and atmosphere. Animals mean the world to me and I do everything I can to protect them - from stopping when I see a dog in danger of traffic or reporting abusers to PETA to take action, I try to do all I can!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
I started buying vegan toms which are great! They benefit kids and animals!!!
March 25th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
I have been a vegetarian for two years, I eventually would like to be 100% vegan. I buy my pets vegan pet food (Ami Cat Vegan & Ami Dog Vegan). Both my animals are rescued- Shelby is my dog. She was rescued from a shed when she was 9 months old- she was locked in there with her mom and siblings- having never seen the light of the sunshine or breathing fresh air. She is my best friend. I recently adopted a kitten who was homeless- her brother and sister were killed by a dog. So Shelby and I opened our home to her. They love eachother dearly.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
I stopped eating them! Yes..I became a vegetarian! I also have rescued many feral cats..a couple I have adopted! Also I support our local happy cat haven..a non profit association that takes care of abandoned or injured cats and finds home for them! Some older cats that are not adoptable live their life out in this home! I often provide food and treats and am also a volunteer helping out feeding them, changing litter boxes and just giving them affectionate hugs too!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
I recently flew from my home town to another province! My son told me a feral kitten was living in his back alley where he rents a house! he had been feeding it, but was concerned that it was outside in the -35 degree weather! I flew there to rescue this kitten as my heart went out to ti! Though my son tried to catch it..it eluded him! As it is he could not take another cat himself..having just rescued a feral cat and 3 of her babie! When there, I bought a safe cage to catch the kitten in! When that was done..I flew back to my home and took the kitten to the vet. After a few appointments for shots, being spayed and de-flead and de-wormed..my ‘free kitten’ cost me over $1000! BUT she is a joy and so much fun to watch as her energetic little self gallops around the house making me chuckle with glee! the joy she brings,and her affection was worth every penny I spent and more!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I have searched and searched for a humane way to get rid of mice. Others in my building were frustrated with me because I would not use traps.
At first we used a product of coyote urine ~ I called the company to find out how they obtained the urine, and was satisfied that it was humane.
But, it wore off and needed to be replaced.
Then I discovered the most amazing repellent ~ pepperiment and spearment essential oils.
Most amazing. We have not had mice since using this!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I volunteer at an animal shelter every week!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
2 Things I’ve Done
1-This is for one animal.
Everyday for 2 months that I drove to and from work I would see this dog on someone’s back deck with a wooden dog house that had the top planks under the roof missing all around the house. It was cold and it rained a lot. A few days before Christmas I boought that dog a house, treats and a bunch of stuffed animals and left it on the owners’ doorstep with a Christmas card from my 2 dogs. Now when I drive by I’m not so pained.
2-This is for the rest of the animals
I went directly from eating meat to going vegan Jan 1, 2010. It’s the best thing I have ever morally and ethically not to mention how much it has done for my health.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I found a stray rabbet and now its at home with me and my cat I feed it all my scraps from my vegen meals his name is snickers ! He’s so happy !
March 25th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
I fostered a female cat from my local Cat shelter for three months until she found a nice, comfortable new home with many people to love her.
And I used to help run an adoption of kittens from my workplace.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I volunteer at the animal shelter everyday after school! Also, we adopted a puppy that was about to be put to sleep.
At least he found a happy home!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Hello,
I took a whole bunch of stuffed animals to the animal shelter.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
I have taught all of the students in my class to rescue bugs when they are trapped inside. Now when we find an insect in our classroom we quickly scoop it up and let it out the window instead of stomping on it. It doesn’t seem like much but I think that these kids will always remember to respect sentient beings because of this example.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I have recently rescued my two rabbits, one from a petting zoo where she was dumped by someone who didn’t want her (long story), and the other had been through 5 different homes because no one had time to acknowledge the ‘black’ bunny. I’m also a vrey active supporter of the Make Mine Chocolate campaigne (www.makeminechocolate.org) which is a site to promote awareness about easter rabbits (see website!) I have also just joined as a member of the Peta Action team, wrote letters to various recipients (regarding animals used in testing, experiments, schools, and the seal slaughter) and I’ve become Vegan and love it!!
I love animals 
March 25th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I’ve washed, fed and found 2 cats( 1 kitten, one adult cat)a good home.
I helped some ducks who we’re going to get hit by some cars cross the street safely with there little chicks following them.
I got my dog a little friend kitten(they get along nicely).
I’ve become a vegetarian!!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Hello,
Six years ago I decided to be vegetarian. I am today and loving the animals, nature…with a little help using free-cruelty things from my wardrobe.
All the best.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
My husband discovered we may have rats or mice under our jacuzzi and wanted me to buy the glue traps but instead I bought a safe trap and talked him into trying it instead.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
When I order coupons online from sites like save.ca I order any pet food coupons as well as what I want. Send them to the local humane society who can use them like cash at a local pet store. I figure if the poor animals are already there we can at least help them get some food.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I found four bruising dogs abandoned on the streets, so I bring them to my home and take care of them, they get better and now I want to help all animals that needs me and they are much more than I imagine, but I never will give it up.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I became a vegetarian and a PETA member. I signed a petitition to boycott a local animal pet store known to buy from puppy mills. I send donations regularly to several animal rescue groups and have 3 rescued pets of my own, 2 cats and a dog!
March 25th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I spend a lot of time teaching my dogs new things, which excites them and helps them to be better members of my family.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
I’ve been spreading the word about safe and ethical products and concentrating on making documentaries on animal rights!(:
March 25th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I am looking into being a traveller that picks up animals for rescue organizations.
March 25th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Spent 8 hrs making 200 vegan sandwiches to hand out for free at the beach along with pro-veg lit! Then the next day leafletted with vegan cobbler at a local farmer’s market.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I play with my dogs all day and keep them nice, healthy, and happy (:
March 25th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
I have a companion animal, a cat named Emily, whom due to our current living situation is solely an indoor cat. I’m a full-time student and am not home all the time to play as much as I’d like. I had noticed that lately she’d been SUPER into hanging out under the bed, so one day, before leaving for class, I built her the COOLEST Under-the-Bed Fort EVER! I put pillows all around on the floor but left places where she could look out. I draped blankets over the top. I put her favorite toys laden with cat nip. I turned a paper bag into a tunnel. She spent the next three days in that fort, attacking my toes whenever I walked by. It made for a very happy Emily and a very happy me.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I told the lifeguard at the beach about a sick pelican, and they brought the pelican to a rehabilitation center to recover.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
As the advisor to a high school Animal Rights Club, I led the students on a successful campaign for the Great American Meat-Out!
Also, I just completed TNR for 8 cats that live in my neighborhood.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
i retire our sheets, blankets, and towels to our local animal shelter.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
As a hispanic living in Miami, my family has always depended on animals for substinance. As a young child, I knew that I did not want to be that way. Therefore, when I was old enough for an allowance, I told my family that I was going to be a vegetarian. After many arguments, fights, and tricks, they finally gave in. Though not supportive in my decision, they have come to accept it. I am proud to say that I became vegetarian in January of 2007 and have recently become vegan now that I am in college. I do not have much money, but I am committed to this cause. I purchase my cruelty-free shower and beauty products online and, though they are expensive, I know that buying cheaper, non- cruelty- free products is not fair for the innocent animals. I volunteer to take care of my neighbors pets when they are away and try to advocate the idea of equality both with my friends and in my school assignments. I would really appreciate some free cruelty-free products to aid in lowering in my vegan-friendly expenses. Thank you for your time and consideration. “Animals deserve basic, fundamental rights!!!”
March 25th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I saved a bird that could only take off on water. He was stuck on the road. I took him back to the water and he flew away
March 25th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I have been a vegetarian for 16 years. I stopped using products that test on animals 15 years ago, and I am always promoting awareness of the cruetly of animal testing.
I have volunteered at our local Animal Shelter and am currently trying to get another volunteer position at the Adoption centre.
I have two cats, have grown up with cats, and feed our hungry neighborhood cats when they get cold and neglected by neighbors.
I recently saw the movie The Cove and was horrified at the dolphon injustice. I got all of my friends, family and co-workers to sign the petition to end it! Also, I just signed a petition to send the Seal Hunt - it’s absolutely inhumane!
March 25th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I have been a vegan since I was 12years old. I’m 20 now. I spend all my free time with my dog and at local shelters with animals in need. I’ve also fostered dogs. I am hardcore about my animals.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I saved an injured squirrel in the back yard of our office, his leg was broken and he was lying in the snow. i wrapped him in my scarf, brought him in and called the city (who rehabilitate and release injured wildlife). I also eat vegetarian, and take good care of my two cats and one dog.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Recently I’ve walked my aunt Pat’s friend’s dogs around Brooklyn during my vacation and I convinced a woman in a cvs pharmacy to purchase Revlon products instead of Maybelline, because Revlon’s cruelty free-she bought it!
March 25th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
I rescused two kittens - they were barn kitties and when the owners took them in to get fixed the vet ‘accidentally’ declawed them too. Horrible - but they needed a home so now my home is there home and I love them and spoil them!
March 25th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I converted my sister to becoming a vegetarian. I also bought a dog from the shelter. Spreading the love <3
March 25th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I called the FWS when I saw some kids trying to stone the nest of a pair of herons nesting in a tree in our back yard. the Fishs & Wildlife folks came out immediately and talked to the kids about animal cruelty. The nest is now left alone.
March 25th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I am working on a mostly vegetarian diet, with organic free-range chicken and eggs. I support and purchase mostly vegan snacks and treats, sharing them with and introducing them to my coworkers and family.
I am a monthly, donating contributer to both WSPA and HSUS.
I will be forming a team to participate in the 2010 Doggy Dash in Sacramento CA. Raising money for the Sacramento SPCA.
And on a daily basis, I love and take care of our five adopted cats!
March 25th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I changed all my makeup products to cruelty-free companies! =)
March 25th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
I recently started volunteering at my local animal shelter.
March 25th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I rubbed my cat Lucy’s tummy because she had a stomach ache. I also held my mom’s dog Lulu last night and shared my dinner with her.
March 25th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I volunteered with the Audubon Society to help clean up nesting habitats in our area for cutie little birdies!!
March 25th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I helped my friend who is training an assistance dog by taking him for a ride in the golf cart and out to lunch at a Restaurant! Then he got to visit with my dog for some “playtime”!
March 25th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I have been animal lover and an advocate for the rights of animals as long as a I can remember. But recently I feel that I have began taking my love of animals to all new levels not only in the care of my pets but also through volunteer work. I volunteer at the Calgary Zoo doing animal care tasks and hope to become a docent this year to further educate people about animals and the issues they encounter and how people may help. I also have volunteered at a small animal vet clinic last summer, and will be volunteering at a large animal vet clinic as well as a small animal vet clinic. I am a student at university but I make sure that I am environmental and try to spread awareness. Overall I try to help animals in every aspect of my life.
March 25th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I’ve switched to a vegan diet.
March 25th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I took about 15 of my old comforters, to our local SPCA, so they have something cozy to lay on, maybe bring them a little comfort.we also dropped of some doggie treats
March 25th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
A few months ago I became vegetarian! And now I actively check the labels of my hair and skin care products to make sure that they are animal-friendly!
March 25th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
I’ve become vegan (been one for about 2 months now), and volunteer at my local animal shelter….even have 6 rescues of my own!
March 25th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
I do something everyday by not eating animal products, not wearing/purchasing leather and by not supporting companies that participate in animal testing.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I work as a primary school teacher and always try to incorporate activities into my classes to make children aware that animals have feelings. Last year I managed to convince nearly half of the 30 kids in my 5th grade class to stop eating Kentucky Fried Chicken, and 10 became complete vegetarians!
This year I’m in kindergarten and the main focus is to teach children not to kill, but rather remove unwanted insects in a friendly way.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
At age 7, back in the 1960’s, I became fascinated with the works of C.S. Lewis. Long before PETA was even founded, I discovered that Lewis was completely opposed to animal research, and from that moment on, I have completely avoided all animal-tested items.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I am a strict vegan and love how it feels knowing I am making compassionate choices with every aspect of my life. It disgusts me how the world is so dependent on animals for EVERYTHING!! From food, to clothes to make-up to cleaning products. It makes me so sad….I think of these animals on a daily basis, how they are used, abused and exploited. I will have nothing to do with anything that involves this cruel and inhumane industry. My only hope is that people will finally open their eyes to what they don’t see, to really educate themselves on the choices they make. Together, we can make a difference, and if you haven’t gone vegan yet, you need to begin TODAY!!
March 25th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Organized a bake sale for World Wildlife Fund
March 25th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian since 1992 and a Vegan for the past 4+ years. I’ve fostered several rescue dogs (on a vegan diet!), and take really good care of my African Leopard Tortoise that I inherited from a friend who could care for it. And I’m a dues paying member of PETA!
March 25th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Well, I’m quite proud to say that I’m now celebrating my first year being vegetarian!
I was quite a big step to take since my whole family is in the farming industry. I also stopped wearing or buying leather or animal-tested products.
I always wanted to volunteer at a shelter, but I have realy bigs alergies, so I try to do my part simply by picking garbages in the neigborhood! reading all the other comments gave my ideas to help animals in many different ways! Finally, i believe that the best thing to do in order to help animals is to stay informed about this issue!
March 25th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I am first time vegetarian.It is hard to get used to,but I will survive.Animals won’t if we keep eating them.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
We just adopted our 6th dog! My children spend hours on Petfinder.com and after reading all of the horror stories, we can’t seem to resist! Somehow, this crazy situation is working out well, and it’s a great lesson for our children in being proactive in helping the homeless pet population.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
my mom and I have taken in kittens and took care of them until we took them to the humane society. We are also taking care of 5 other kittens until we can find them homes or go to the humane society.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I adopted another rabbit so that my other rabbit wouldn’t be lonely.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
When performing with my band, The Evangenitals, I love to wear my vegan combat boots from Moo Shoes! I’ve gotten sooooooo many compliments on them, from vegans and non-vegans alike. They are awesome. Now, this jacket would go REALLY well with those shoes….
March 25th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I convinced a friend to adopt a dog instead of buying one
March 25th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Educate children about wetlands preservation!
March 25th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
We adopted a cat from a shelter.
March 25th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I handed out copies of cruelty free companies to all my co-workers, promote adaption, and educate as much as possible as well as donate as often as I can to shelters & organizations who work to end animal testing. I have been a vegetarian for 37 years.
March 25th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
I am so devoted to animal rescue, I take in rescue animals and alseo resue horses I plan on doing resue birds as well next moht, I believe every living thing deserves a second chance! I also am devoted to the New Topeka Humane Shelter and a program we have here that is called Critter care we do fund raisers to collect moey tohave give vouchers out to those who cannot afford to feed ot neuter or spay their animals! This is a wonderful program and I am proud to be a part of it!! I just wish i could help all the animals in need of care on the world! I am also campaing to change the laws of animal cruelty!
March 25th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I bought over $50 worth of merchandise at theanimalrescuesite.com….the money goes
to help feed animals in shelters.
March 25th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I explained to a group of people why I don’t eat meat and why they shouldn’t either!
March 25th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
I always buy earth and animal friendly products, and try to get everyone I know to do the same.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I telephoned and sent a hand written letter to NASA attempting to educate the officials about the cruelties of animal testing –specifically the radiation testing scheduled to take place with the monkeys.
Thank you.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Something that I have done for animals today actually was go volunteer at the animal shelter and walk some of the dogs that were there and played with them. I try to go volunteer at the shelter at least once a week. Two of my three dogs are rescue dogs, and every month I make a donation to an animal cause that I care about.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
recently have made the commitment to no longer eat meat!!! and do what i can for animal cruelty.
no leather, helping petitions, etc..
can’t believe it never happened sooner.
its really strange.
it was meant to be tho.
“just took me a while to hear that beat, but it was always in my heart”
March 25th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
My dog and cats get attention from my whole fammily everyday. They are healthy and very loving back and they were all saved from the shelter. Gone vegetarian but not the rest of my family.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I paid to have my elderly neighbors cat spayed.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Every time I found a new brand providing a vegan style for me to clean myself, I feel blessed!
March 25th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Took cat and dog food to the local SPCA for the animals that dont have anyone to love them yet.If only people would get their pets desexed the SPCA wouldn’t have to deal with overcrowding every year.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I found a kitten in my tree. I am having it spayed and it will go to live on a farm in a nice warm barn a few miles from me!
March 25th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
It’s nothing big, but I just recently moved to Pittsburgh for school. There’s a lot of pigeons & not really many other types of animals or wildlife around because I’m in the middle of the city, but one day me & a couple of friends were sitting outside in the winter, while it was raining, & noticed that there was a little chirp coming from somewhere. We looked around some more & then noticed that there was a little baby bird (that looked nothing like a pigeon) crying in a corner. We scooped it up, wrapped it a bunch of clothes that we had to spare, & began looking for places that would help the little bird. All of the humane societies in the area complained that there was nothing they could do about it, & to just leave it outside. We refused. So we found a box to put it in with our clothes, & gave it to our sweet security guard, Maggie. Little did she know, the janitors had threw the box in the garbage, but she got them to find it & get the baby out. Luckily, it was unharmed. The next morning, she drove our baby bird to an aviary where as we know, he or she is very happy & is doing very well.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
great products!!!
March 25th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I am a strong vegetarian. I do not force my lifestyle on others, but I do encourage them to think about the items they consume and about the horrible treatment of the animals they do eat. I have had one friend turn vegetarian and two more than do not consume red meat anymore! This summer when visiting a sick friend in Texas, I decided to visit a slaughter house. I don’t have a stomach made of steal but I do have a strong compassion for animals and their treatment. I thought if I were going to talk the talk that I should walk the walk. And I thought a walk through a slaughter house to see the torment in front of me would help make my witness stronger to others.
I volunteer at a local animal shelter during my free time. I enjoy helping with the adoption of animals.
I also take care of two dogs that I truly enjoy.
I recycle–apparently there is a huge vortex outside of Hawaii that collects our disposed plastics. I have not personally seen this vortex and I am actually going to research it after I submit my comment. But this vortex in the ocean collects and keeps the un-recycled plastics and the plastics over time form back into pellets that birds and fish consume. The pellets are not digestible for sea life and therefore kill the animals that have consumed the plastics.
I am going to three trees this summer. I know that’s more about the environment and not animals–but it helps all living beings!!!
Thanks for reading about me.
I love animals and try to do what I can to help them and the environment
March 25th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I’m a vegan and a graduating film student- tomorrow I will shoot my thesis film, which focuses on compassion when my characters come to a poultry farm and realize they have no right to kill the animals.
I am also volunteering at a farm sanctuary. I love to find a way to help animals whenever I can- and how better than in my art, my films, and in my free time!
March 25th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I have gone Vegetarian for 5 months now!Yay! I dont wear leather, and I have been helping Peta the most I can
March 25th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I teach Kindergarten. I wrote and won a mini-grant on Humane Education. Use the grant money to purchase materials, children’s books, and resources about responsible pet care, compassion toward animals, and Humane Ed. Students and parents donated pet food, pet toys, treats, bowls, pet shampoo, blankets, kitty litter, pet beds, etc. which I donated to local animal rescue groups. I coordinated Humane Ed. Day at my elementary school where the entire faculy and staff dressed down and donated $5.00 each to local animal shelters. Spent the day doing Humane Ed. read alouds, writing activities, learning centers so that children will understand that animal and human needs are very similar. Kindness and compassion toward animals transfers to kindness and compassion toward all living things.
March 25th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I made an appt. to get my dog spayed with peta on i think the 25th. sent in my seal slaughter petition forms & my McCruelty forms, handed out stickers to little kids at the mall(: and I made this really cute shirt. The front says “Cruelty is one fashion statement we can all do without.”
Love the products, been vegan for alomst a year!
March 25th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Well, I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 12, and I recently went vegan and it feels great! I also take my dog on a walk every single day, and I helped my neighbor rescue a kitty out of a sewer last week(:
March 25th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I volunteer every weekend at my local animal shelter, helping abandoned/abused animals to find new homes. <3
March 25th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I went to the animal shelter to help them find the little animals loving homes!
March 25th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
We donated some supplies to a local animal shelter!
March 25th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
These must be great products when you consider all the entries. Support Humane Societies. I speak out about animal cruelty and the wearing of fur. Failed fostering by adopting yet another rescue and promote the adoption of older animals and have cut doen of eating meat.
March 25th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
With all the snow and cold weather we’ve had this winter, I tried to make sure I always had bird seed out for the birds so they’d have food.
March 25th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
All of my animals are rescues including the fish I have as well as my dog and cat. I do alot of research on animals and help anyone who needs advice with their pets from behvior issues to supplements that help arthritis. I recently found a stray dog and took him home with me until his owner could come and pick him up. I will not leave any stray animal that needs my help, they become my first priority over everything else. I have also just gotten accepted to college to study Veterinary Technology and I am looking forward to working and volunteering with animals.
March 25th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
I’ve been spreading the good word of vegan/vegetarian-ism to the kids at my school. In a month, five kids are vegetarians and more are coming
March 25th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I was standing in my kitchen one afternoon & I saw this dog on my back deck.I went & opened the back door & he tried to run off.I called him & he came up to me & we have been big buddies ever since.He comes over & visits us every afternoon & we play with him.I don’t know who’s dog he is but he is a real sweetheart.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
I have gone vegetarian and have infulenced 2 other people to go vegetarian, like me
March 25th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
I have scheduled my new puppy to be spayed and donated my deceased cat’s cat tree and toys to an animal shelter.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I adopted a 1 year old cat wandering around my house.
I became a vegetarian in 10/2009 after reading “Skinny Bitch” and haven’t looked back. Working toward becoming vegan.
I donated all of my horse equipment to High Hopes Stable, a volunteer facility for special needs people.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I donated some items to the local animal shelter and helped my friend adopt a cat.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
All three of my pets (2 dogs and 1 cat) are rescue animals. Even though I am a vegan, my husband still eats meat. However, by constantly making delicious meat free food, he is slowly realizing life meat free can be wonderful!
March 25th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
I always partake in PETA awareness. More recently, I took a class where we had to write grant proposals.. I used a local no kill animal shelter, Love-A-Stray, for my project and actually achieved in getting them some money! I have continued working for the shelter, volunteering for events when I can and donating money.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I donate regularly to my local shelter. I always save newspaper, old towels, blankets, etc. and usually pick up some toys, food and cleaning supplies and drop it all off! I like to stay and visit with all the animals, but sometimes it makes me too sad :-(.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I have the extreme pleasure of working at an animal shelter for cats, dogs and exotics. It pays peanuts, but after living on this planet for half a century and have been through more jobs (in the corporate world) than one can imagine, I have NEVER been so happy in my life in now helping homeless animals! I have three cats and one dog — all strays. Have become a vegetarian and am planning to become totally vegan. That is thanks to the videos posted at PETA. I look at the meat aisle in my grocery in such a different light now! I can’t believe that mankind could slaughter these gentle creatures in such horrible ways just so we can eat them. I also am learning more and more about buying cruelty-free products. Thank you PETA for helping me to living a healthier and kinder way of life! Next is to work on my friends and family!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I’m vegetarian. I feed a stray cat in my neighborhood, feed my neighbor’s cats when they don’t have kibble, give treats to a dog down the street and give lots of love to my 2 kitties (both strays that I took in).
March 25th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
I’m a sophomore in high school and I’ve recently become vegan(: I was vegetarian for 4 years prior and finally decided to make the switch and it feels amazing!
Since I was little, I’ve volunteered at animal shelters (it’s been a little harder finding one lately though) and i just applied to work at another animal home.
This coming weekend, I’m joining my brothers college animal rights/ environmental activist group to protest the circus coming to town(:
March 25th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
My husband and I bought an adult cat from the local shelter and we feed her an animal-friendly pet food.
March 26th, 2010 at 12:25 am
I’ve been a vegetarian for 5 years, and just recently got my four rescued cats spayed and neutered =)
March 26th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Donated money to help end the Canadian seal hunt. I am vegan, that helps animals everyday
March 26th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Today I bought a pleather jacket…. said NO! to leather!
My bf is a vegan and I have been Veg for over 22 years.
xo
March 26th, 2010 at 5:11 am
I have been a vegetarian for just over 1 year now…I never though I could do it but I have!
March 26th, 2010 at 5:57 am
Just the other day i was driving from 1 client to another(i look after our elderly in their homes) and proceeding down a hill, there sitting right in the middle of the road was a mother duck and 10 little day old ducklings,so i pulled over stopped the traffic both ways and gently shooed them of the road, the little ones had trouble getting up the embankment so they got a lift, i felt very happy with myself after that.
March 26th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Coming home from a drive a while ago there was a beautiful green parrot,a ring neck i think, he had been hit by a car, we pulled up,i always carry an old towel in the car, so i threw it over him, brought him home looked after him while waiting for wires to pick him up, hope hes ok.
March 26th, 2010 at 6:20 am
I bought a whole bunch of cruelty free products yesterday so I saved some animals that way. There was a huge sale at my local Zellers on some Jason products. They had 2 liquid hand soap pumps and 4 shampoos and 5 conditioners Some were 3 dollars and others were 2.50 regular 6 dollars!!! I bought them all.!
March 26th, 2010 at 9:09 am
On March 20th I adopted a 13 year old cat that has lived her entire life in a cage having babies. She is the biggest sweetheart ever.
March 26th, 2010 at 10:01 am
I was a vegetarian for 7 years, and I have been a vegan for the past 12 years.
March 26th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I stopped eating ALL meat as of last November!! Working on cutting out my cheese
I love nature’s gate products!!
March 26th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I attended a Vegan Drinks Philly event to support Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary in the area.
March 26th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I tweeted
I would love to win this Thank You for this great giveaway.
March 26th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
i’m vacationing with my mom and niece and have made and fed them vegan for almost a week and they love the spring rolls, mock tuna and bleberry coffee cake!
March 26th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I just recently became a vegetarian. I have been sharing all posts that PETA puts out about animal cruelty with my friends and family. I rescued my cat Gabby from the local pound and she is my best friend and comfort. I had Gabby spayed and next week I am having my puppy Hyde nuetered. I always rescue turtles from the road so they wont get run over. When I’m mowing, I break for frogs and my neigbhors think Im crazy! I release the frogs back into the woods so I wont run over them! I don’t use products that are animal tested and I inform everyone not to use them as well!
Peace & LOVE
March 26th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I’ve been vegetarian since 1996 and make sure people understand I did it because of my love of animals instead of health concerns. I am boycotting Canadian products until they ban the annual seal slaughter. I purchase skincare/haircare/cosmetics only from companies that don’t conduct animal-testing and am switching over to vegan cosmetic brushes. I purchase only shoes, bags, and belts that are synthetic materials instead of leather.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Three years ago on Christmas eve I was looking out the window at the sun setting. I saw a little black shape at the mailbox. For an instant, I thought it was my ‘late’ Buddy- one of my first (two) dogs that I’d adopted at the age of 30, from the ASPCA in Manhattan. A kindly volunteer had convinced me to see him, even though I’d requested a “she” to go with my adopted male hound mix. I’d heard I’d be better off with a ’she’ because males “could fight”. To make a long story short, Buddy looked like a rat and I was scared of him when I first saw him; he was skin and bones and all his fur was gone from mange. The wonderful ASPCA doctor Rosenthal said he’d care for him so he’d be free from disease, and three weeks later, at no cost to me, he was mine! He had ended up living for 23 years…and had died in my arms moments before we were going to ‘euthanize’ him. He’d saved me from the pain of putting him into the other world. He died in my arms in the waiting room at the vet at 23 years old and I was lucky to feel his last breath—his soul went right into my lap and he’d passed over to heaven.
That Christmas I thought he came back to me. But it wasn’t him. Although I know he had something to do with it. It was another dog–also a dachshund, but this time a pure-bred. With no home. A red Christmas collar. He sat and wagged his tail at me as I left my house into the cold Tallahssee Christmas air, and kissed me to no end when I pet him. He was mine. We looked for his owner, flyers, ads, etc. I was lucky no one answered. I knew he was ill–he drank so much water..he peed so much! He’d get me up at 3am to pee and really cared about not making in the house. He peed blood one day and another time dropped to his knees on a walk. I researched his symptoms and was right-he had severe stage 4 kidney disease. Someone had abandoned him when he needed humans the most. We kept our angel. I named him PETEY because in a younger day I could see him with a little straw hat on a beach with a banjo!!
Petey left this world exactly three years later, this past Christmas. There is not one day that goes by when I don’t miss his liquid brown eyes, his warm fat belly, his warmth of skin, his submissive ways (*to my other two dogs). When Petey said goodbye to me his mouth was so dry, he couldn’t kiss me, but his nose touched my lips and he gazed up at the sunshine and I knew he wanted to be in heaven. He and Buddy are playing and chewing on bones again. My loves, my very fortunate life, has been forever changed by my stray ‘boyfriends.’ My husband doesn’t know, but in my next live(s) they will each share my love again, perhaps even at the same time, and those kisses, I know, are forever.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
please consider my comment for the contest to win a basket. IN THE NAME OF MY LOVES, my late dogs, who gave so much and asked for so little.
Ellen Tuttle
March 26th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
i have been going to my local humane society and volunteering
March 27th, 2010 at 12:56 am
I run an animal rights club at my school. I founded it and now I’m trying to get my classmates involved. It’s hard work, but it is so worth it!
March 27th, 2010 at 9:05 am
I been goign strong on my new vegan diet!
Now trying to only purchase organic products
March 27th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Hi, I’ve recently taken in 3 rabbits that needed a home. We’ve built an awesome environment for them and I am educating myself about their well-being and care. After finding out just how much is involved, I wrote a “letter to the editor” of my local paper advising people to be more prepared and to educate themselves about rabbits before surprising their child with a cute little fuzzy tailed, long-eared Easter present.
March 27th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
I took my dog to the vet for his 2x yearly check-up to keep him strong and healthy and while I was there I made a donation to Banfield charities to help people pay for the cost of their animal care.
March 27th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
I just took a huge bag of paper to recycle in these community paper recycle bins. This will prevent us from needing to cut down as many trees and from taking away as many homes that belong to birds and other animals that live in trees.
March 28th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I recently went on a much needed weeklong vacation in Jamaica. I anticipated relaxation and sun. Instead, I spent the week feeding the large feral cat colony there and speaking with the general manager, resulting in a spay/neuter/feed program. I am excited these cats will get the help and compassion they deserve.
March 28th, 2010 at 10:54 am
I volunteer to work with a local ecologist monitoring local ponds and bottle trapping and releasing newts to protect their habitat.
March 28th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Whenever I get a letter from RSPCA, PDSA, Dogs Trust, Blue Cross or whichever animal organisation it may be, I make sure I send them a donation. I usually send the smallest amount they ask for which could be £10 or something similar but I try to respond to every letter as these organisations need the money to care for the animals.
March 28th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
We rehomed a rescue cat that turned out to be pregnant, then helped her raise the kittens, found them all great homes at 9 weeks and ensured that she was spayed as soon as was safe to stop it happening again so that more unwanted cats aren’t brought into the world and badly treated. In fairness, it was a selfish act as we have kept one of the kittens and they are a great little family. I am so glad we have done everything we can to give her a better life and to give the kittens the best possible start and future.
March 28th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
My sister and I are vegans and have successfully introduced my boyfriend and two of our good friends to vegetarianism. Now we all eat cruelty-free! (and I’m working on convincing them to lay off the dairy!)
March 28th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
my oldest cat turned 20 yesterday.she has had kidnet problems and i have been giving her injections to help from the vet.dont know if she would still be here without them.she still acts as happy and healthy as she was when we got her 20 years ago. and her 17 year old daughter is still going strong!
March 28th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
I am advocating on my twitter for Green peace about the whole kit kat scandal and nestle in regards to the monkeys and what it is doing to the monkeys.
March 29th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Thank you for the giveaway. I love animals and whenever I see a stray and have food, I’ll give it to them. I will park and get out of my car if I see a turtle crossing the road just to move it to the other side of the road safely.
March 29th, 2010 at 2:00 am
leaflet for the animals ty.
March 29th, 2010 at 10:18 am
I am paying to refinance my current mortgage to keep my home and the fenced in yard my 2 labs and my 12.5 year old sheltie love, I can take the Labs for runs, but she is older now and just loves to hang outside in the yard. I also choose cruelty free products and am an animal rescue advocate in my community.
March 29th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Three weeks ago I stumbled upon a video that drastically changed my views on animals products. I have become vegan to help save all the animals I love so much. I’ve been doing lots of research on the impact I can make… telling everyone little tidbits I learn here and there… And taking very good care of my Rebel Terrier, JACK!!! He was already one of the happiest dogs I’ve ever known but I do my part daily to make sure he stays that way. I love my dog, and all animals.
March 29th, 2010 at 11:35 am
I recently made the transition from a vegetarian to a vegan diet. To celebrate, I made the most fantastic vegan mojito cupcakes and shared with my friends and family. I waited to tell them that they were vegan until they were done “oooing,” and “”mmmming,” over them. They couldn’t believe how tasty hey were without animal products in them!
March 29th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Built my pet rabbits a covered outdoor cage for the summer
March 29th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Something I’ve done for animals recently…well we adopted a Beagle from someone unable to care for him anymore!
March 29th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I’ve been emailing everyone possible to try and get them to contact the Canadian prime minister about putting an end to the vicious hunting of baby harp seals. One of these days, that hunt will be a thing of the past!
March 29th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
I am helping the WWF (Worldwife Fund for Nature) by adopting a penguin!
March 29th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
I have become a vegetarian
March 29th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I became Vegan 2 months ago and I am always talking to Family and friends the importance of Animal Rights and crulty free living.
March 29th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I am the Co-Founder of my very own Rescue:
http://www.CloseToHomeAnimalRescue.org
So far this year we have rescued, rehabbed, vetted, fostered, and re-homed 54 animals! YEAH!!
March 29th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I created a wildlife habitat on my allotment for hedgehogs and frogs and other wildlife - looking forward to another year’s organic gardening.
March 29th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I rescued a 4 week old fox terrier who now live with our two other rescue dogs and cat.
March 29th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
If each person does just one thing to make a difference, once a day, the impact on this great earth would be huge. We can take a stand for what we believe one setp at a time. By sharing with others how we make a difference the world can become a better place.
March 29th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I help find a rescue dog who was lost for 2 weeks around our local park and local area. I put up posters and went out night watching for her. I also put her info up on Dog Lost, where all the members collectivly worked together to save her. She has been rehomed now and is doing really well.
March 29th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I recently adopted a 3 year old dog from an animal shelter.
March 29th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
I have been feeding the bunnies that live under my porch all winter. They’re starting to multiply & I can’t wait to see the little babies hopping around.
March 29th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
I volunteer at my local animal shelter every weekend doing whatever I can - playing with them, walking them, grooming them - to make all the animals’ time at the shelter a little less stressful and hopefully just a short step in their journey to finding their new permanent home!
March 29th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Like others above, I have also started to switch to a vegetarian diet. No beef or pork and soon no chicken as I learn more about recipes (thanks PETA for making it easier) and how to adapt the diet to my chaotic life and keep it affordable.
My canine and feline kids (Luna, Lil Liz and Abby)are all adopted and spayed. Can’t imagine my world without them.
March 29th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Member of Humane Society and World Wildlife Fund.
March 29th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I am a Certified Veterinary Technician and saving animals every day is part of my job. I encourage every client to spay and neuter their pets. Recently we had a puppy dropped off at the clinic who needed medical attention. We treated her and placed her in a good home.
I became a vegetarian about 6 months ago and I have been so happy with that decision. I try to avoid all animal products everyday. I regularly donate food to the local animal shelter and over half of the gifts I gave at Christmas were donations to the WWF, and The Nature Conservancy.
March 29th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
My husband and I routinely take feral cats to get spayed and then find homes for them.
March 29th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
I’ve saved animals lives for 20 years as a vegetarian and help people change to an ethical diet.
March 29th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
I support Tashi, a kitty at Tabby’s Place (www.tabbysplace.org) monthly.
March 29th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
donated money to our local animal shelter for the holiday
March 30th, 2010 at 12:26 am
I have 10 cats that I have rescued-they were sick kittens about to be euthanized and I took them, bottle fed them, vaccinated and neutered them.
March 30th, 2010 at 1:02 am
All 3 of my pets were dropped off around my neighborhood and I adopted them. Now I go to the local animal shelter and volunteer.
March 30th, 2010 at 2:43 am
I just recently turned vegetarian
I adopted three cats from an animal shelter, and work with rescue horses!!!
March 30th, 2010 at 4:06 am
I glady give the best care I can to my pet bird and cat. They are not only pets, they are part of our family, and we love them, take care of them, and treasure them on a daily basis.
March 30th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I have set up a direct debit to help the Donkey Santuary,I have also gave my time to help out in my local cat protection shop!
I am now also a new mummy to Tibbles a cat I have adopted who had a very sad life!
March 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am
adopted two beautiful kittens from the local humane society in january! and they are spoiled beyond belief
March 30th, 2010 at 8:42 am
i gave £20 to the rspca charity box on friday
March 30th, 2010 at 8:43 am
i picked up a baby hedgehog that was in the middle of hte road and placed it in the woodlanbd area
March 30th, 2010 at 9:00 am
My family recently volunteered at a local cat rescue shelter and made a donation.
We loved the experience and my 9yr old son is already asking when we can go back and help them again!
March 30th, 2010 at 10:16 am
I am retiring from Animal Control on April 30th after 30 years with the City of Laurinburg. I have dedicated those 30 years by trying to make things better for both the domestic and wild animals in Laurinburg by having helped pass one of the first no tethering ordinances in our state and requiring land owners to do preventive measures to deal with wildlife problems. I have been active in using our state free spay/neuter plan by transporting the animals to the vet for their owners. Of course I have rescued dozens of dogs and cats from our shelter over these 30 years and plan to continue rescue work as a volunteer when I retire.
March 30th, 2010 at 10:30 am
teaching children about animals and how to look after, help and protect them. After all children are the future!
March 30th, 2010 at 11:08 am
I have been vegan for 25 years and all my pets have been rescue animals. Thanks.
March 30th, 2010 at 11:58 am
i recently adopted a puppy. it’s my first adoption ever and i love it.it is very fulfilling and heart warming
March 30th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
we adopted Lucky from the SPCA
March 30th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I make regular donations to our local animal rescue centre (as they dont get the same publicity as the well known ones). We got our dog from them 3 years ago and I wish I had done it sooner. I’d love to adopt more but the one I have is a one dog family - i think he likes all the attention. My daughter also gives up some of her pocket money every week to put towards the donations - she cant wait until next year when she will be old enough to volunteer to help out.
March 30th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
There is always coupons in the Sun ad to get free cat food. I don’t have a cat so I pick it up and bring it to our local shelter.
March 30th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I donated money to a rabbit rescue centre today.
March 30th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I help at my local animal shelter
March 30th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Volunteered at the animal shelter. What I did the most was walk the dogs. It was a nice experience enough to get my own Cocker Spaniel.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
I donated to a local animal shelter, in the memory of a family pet that died.
March 30th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
I’ve been acting as a volunteer veterinarian in the field…for 4 months now, I’ve been couch surfing and giving my time to a large scale animal rescue organization…rescuing animals from neglect and abuse cases
March 30th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
I planted five new native bee, butterfly, and bird-friendly plants in my back yard.
March 30th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Took my dog for a nice long walk where we, as we do every day, picked up trash along the Charles River to protect all the animals who live there.
March 30th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I rescued a neglected neighbourhood cat who often sat out in the rain and snow and gave it a better home with one of my friends
March 30th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
I volunteer at a cat shelter once a week.
I am also currently fostering a dog until it can get a permanent home.
March 30th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
I have my 5 rescue cats that live with me and I am trying to care for a stray that has seen a lot of rough times, he has lost 1 eye and his ear is all torn uo. he will let me feed him and pet him, saving up so I can get him fix and get his injurys taken care of
March 31st, 2010 at 8:15 am
Well we recently just 2 1/2 months ago spent over $1,450 cash to save our little old kitty girls life, she’s 21 and we couldnt just euphanize her and with Prayer and her sheer will to live and us caring for her 24 hours a day she made it though and we hope to have her around another year if possible but who knows, we cherish every day, month and year we have had with her
March 31st, 2010 at 10:01 am
Whenever we are ready to add a new cat/kitten to our household, we visit the local animal shelter.
March 31st, 2010 at 10:44 am
I’ve rescued a kitten that was starving outside near my home. Nursed her back to health.
March 31st, 2010 at 10:44 am
We adopted a pit bull puppy from a shelter. She is the best dog and everyone loves her.
March 31st, 2010 at 10:45 am
I’ve found lost dogs around my neighborhood and contacted their owners
March 31st, 2010 at 10:49 am
I volunteer at our local animal shelter helping feed the animals and clean up.
March 31st, 2010 at 11:10 am
Hello, I addopted a 6 year old chiuahua, and she is the apple of my eye. Such a good girl and so scared in that shelter.
March 31st, 2010 at 11:18 am
As of two and a half years ago, I no longer eat ‘em!
March 31st, 2010 at 11:21 am
I take my son’s dog and my dog for walks three times a day.
March 31st, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I nursed some kittens back to health.
March 31st, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I’m a responsible dog owner that picks up my dogs s***!
March 31st, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I love animals and am a member of our local Humane Society! Thanks!
March 31st, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I have really enjoyed reading everyone’s stories! We donate old towels to our local shelter.
March 31st, 2010 at 7:17 pm
emailed my legislators asking them to back off BLM round-ups, & to preserve America’s wild horses, instead of pandering to the cattle industry lobbyists who want the horses gone
March 31st, 2010 at 8:57 pm
i use vegan products
April 1st, 2010 at 2:59 am
We adopted a dog from a shelter.