Mahatma Gandhi stated that “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Animals cannot speak for themselves. In today’s society, there is no reason for anyone to suffer, even the smallest of creatures. Animal rights imply the right to avoid suffering by having their needs met and avoiding cruelty.
Resources
The pet industry is thriving because more and more individuals are treating their furry friends like family members. There are resources to help every dog and cat, regardless of the financial status of the owner.
Some people are not motivated, or simply don’t know where to turn to get the care they need for their pets. As a society, it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that animals are treated properly and don’t have to suffer needlessly.
You can help protect the rights of helpless companion pets and wild animals by taking action. If you see something happening that is wrong, speak up and contact the proper authorities.
If you don’t get a response in a timely manner, escalate your complaint to a higher authority until someone listens. Help educate other members of your community about animal rights.
Animal rights extend beyond the rights of animals. By teaching others how to respect the rights of the voiceless, you also teach them to respect the rights of other humans.
Fighting for Animal Rights
This doesn’t mean you have to devote every moment of your life to fighting for animal rights. It can be overwhelming and many rescue volunteers can get burned out. Take on only what you are comfortable with.
There are many ways you can help animals in your community. The following list can help you get started.
- Make a monetary donation to your local animal shelter or rescue.
- Donate old towels, newspapers, kitty litter, or cleaning supplies to your local shelter.
- Donate food to the local pet food bank.
- Drop off food, toys, treats and blankets to your local shelter or rescue.
- Donate leashes, collars, harnesses and even cute pet clothing to your local rescue or shelter.
- Donate NuVet supplements to help support the health of the animals at your local rescue.
If you prefer not to donate physical items, you can also participate in the following:
- Foster a homeless pet while it awaits adoption.
- Adopt a furry best friend of your own.
- Volunteer to drive rescue transports.
- Spend a few minutes a week walking a dog or cleaning up at your local shelter.
- Treat the animals you meet with kindness.
Thinking Outside the Box
If you have creative talents, you can volunteer to write animal bios or news articles. You can also take photos of adoptable pets or create brochures and other materials for local shelters and rescues to help them get animals in front of potential adopters.
You can even volunteer for community outreach programs to educate others and speak to pet owners that need some assistance.
Giving Back
Since 1997, NuVet Labs has tried to help support animals in need by donating to various pet charities and rescue organizations. They continue to help the animal community by providing highest quality immune system support supplements and joint support supplements to our beloved furry friends.
You can learn more about NuVet Labs by reaching out on their contact us page.
There are so many ways to help animals in need, and most of them don’t take a large investment of time or money. Some of these ideas can even be accomplished from home, so everyone can get involved regardless of physical abilities. No matter what you choose to do to help further the rights of animals, your gift, no matter the size, can mean the world to an animal in need.
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