Activism

10 Easy Things You Can Do to Help Animals!

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. Go behind the scenes at PETA with our brand-new podcast, which is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify—and please share the news with friends and family.
  2. Share PETA Asia’s exposé of Chinese puppy mills, and encourage your friends to adopt—and never shop for—animal companions. Inspired? Here are eight ways to help dogs in 2018.
  3. Planning a wedding this spring? Extend love to all beings by following PETA’s tips for a perfect vegan wedding.
  4. Learn more about the hammerhead shark who was dragged out of the ocean for a selfie op, and remind your friends that animals aren’t ours to use as props.
  5. Order a stack of free leaflets about Canada Goose cruelty—then, leave them at the coffee shop or gym or offer them to people still wearing Canada Goose jackets. It’s a great way to start a conversation!
  6. Star Wars fans, take note: The attention-grabbing coat that Donald Glover wears in the Solo trailer is made entirely from faux fur. We loved the clear animal rights messages in The Last Jedi, so we’re glad that the creators of Solo have recognized that there’s no need to kill animals for fashion.
  7. Interested in becoming politically active for animals? Whether you’re working to get fur banned, pass spay/neuter laws, or stop people from tethering dogs, we’ve got tips to help you succeed.
  8. March is National Noodle Month and National Nutrition Month—so it’s a great time to ditch the beef meatballs and dairy cheese. Start with these healthful vegan versions of your favorite pasta dishes.
  9. Discover how a New Jersey animal activist used his DIY skills to rescue a raccoon trapped in a dumpster, and get more tips on handling wildlife emergencies.
  10. With more big names than ever—including General Mills—ending animal tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to start accepting the results of superior non-animal testing methods. Ask the FDA to get with the times.