Report ItIf you witness an animal suffering any type of abuse, you should record what you see if possible, and immediately report it to the non-emergency police line, a local animal shelter, animal control center, or humane society near you. It's not always the best idea to take action yourself, and you could potentially further injure the animal. Your name will remain confidential, and even if the animal isn't taken, your call means a better future for that animal.
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Get InvolvedThere are tons of ways to raise money and awareness, like a bake sale, pet kissing booth, or even a lemonade stand. If you don't have the time, just donate extra money you have to a local charity or shelter. You could even adopt an animal or provide a foster home for one or two. Being a temporary foster home to an animal allows the animal more space, food, and love than if it were to be stuck in the shelter. There are so many ways that you could impact an animal's life for the better, and it really makes you feel great.
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Spread the WordYou can only stop animal abuse if people know what it is. If a child is raised in a family in which animal abuse is normal, then that child will abuse animals until they learn that it's wrong. Hopefully, those people will be reached, and even those who know what they are doing is wrong can be reached as well. The first thing to do is to educate yourself. If you learn as much as possible about animal abuse, then you can share all the information in any way you want. Spreading the word and educating as many people as possible will help people end the suffering of animals through different shelters, non-profits, and even world-wide efforts.
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VolunteerVolunteering is a step further than donating. Instead of giving money, you are giving your time and work. There are many animals that have never been shown kindness, but there's always a first for everything. By just showing a little love and care, you can change an animal's world forever. The more volunteers, the more animals that are impacted. Not only is it good for the animals, but it's good for you. Just by petting an animal, you can lower your blood pressure. They say that dog is man's best friend, but any animal can be if your willing to befriend it.
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