Have you done any of these everyday actions to speak out for animals? Let us know! When you complete an action listed here, tell us about it on our Facebook page!

Here are 10 easy steps that you can take to help animals right now:

1. July 24 is “Boycott SeaWorld” Day! Pledge never to visit the marine abusement park, and invite loved ones to do the same.
2. Summer heat making it unbearable to turn on the stove? Cool off with these no-cook vegan recipes.
3. Make any vacation worry-free by finding a reputable sitter for your animal companion, and remind others never to board animals at PetSmart.
4. Share Loretta the monkey’s heartbreaking story with friends.
5. Help us prevent octopuses from being stabbed, dismembered, and served alive at restaurants.
6. Order PETA’s emergency hammer, and keep it on hand in case you encounter a dog, child, or other animal locked in a hot car.
7. Furniture shopping? These gorgeous animal-free sofas will brighten any abode.
8. Buy any of these life-changing vegan Parmesans for friends who still claim that they “can’t give up” dairy cheese.
9. Maintain glowing, healthy skin this season with cruelty-free summer skin-care products.
10. It doesn’t get more convenient than ramen—and these delicious, almost-instant all-vegan noodles are some of our favorites.

— © The Simple Veganista