What Are You Going To Do To Help?
The third Saturday of August is International Homeless Animals’ Day. On this day, groups around the world come together to raise awareness about the massive pet overpopulation problem today. With events in 9 countries and 24 U.S. states, thousands of people are gearing up to take a stand.
According to their official website, they aim to “let the world know we will not tolerate the senseless killing that continues to take the lives of innocent dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens simply because there are not enough good homes for them.” ">http://www.isaronline.org/ihad.html">official website, they aim to “let the world know we will not tolerate the senseless killing that continues to take the lives of innocent dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens simply because there are not enough good homes for them.”
On International Homeless Animals’ Day, individuals and organizations around the world organize awareness-raising activities like candlelight vigils, adopt-a-thons, spay/neuter clinics, microchip clinics, slideshows, rallies, dog walks, open houses, award ceremonies, live music, raffles, and games.
There are many ways you can participate:
- Attend an event: check the Event Schedule to find a meeting near you.
">http://www.isaronline.org/ihad_2012.html">Event Schedule to find a meeting near you.
- Participate in the Virtual Vigil: If you can’t attend an event or if there’s no event in your area, then you can light a candle online in honor of homeless animals.
">http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=ISAR">light a candle online in honor of homeless animals.
- Sign petitions: it’s a great way to let the government and other officials know that pet overpopulation is a serious problem. Some Care2 petitions:
- Every Homeless Pet Deserves a Chance
">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/285/944/353/">Every Homeless Pet Deserves a Chance
- Pledge to Help Stray Animals
">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/613/761/188/">Pledge to Help Stray Animals
- Help Shut Down Puppy Mills
">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/688/148/486/">Help Shut Down Puppy Mills
- Help the U.S. Become a No Kill Nation
">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/730/145/210/">Help the U.S. Become a No Kill Nation
- Control UK Dog Breeding Now
">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/control-uk-dog-breeding-now/">Control UK Dog Breeding Now
Get educated: learn more about animal welfare issues and how to help shelter pets. Try reading:
Found Baby Kittens">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/found-baby-kittens.html">Found Baby Kittens
How to Help Animals Without Taking Them In">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-to-help-animals-without-taking-them-in.html">How to Help Animals Without Taking Them In
9 Myths About Spaying and Neutering">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-myths-about-spaying-and-neutering.html">9 Myths About Spaying and Neutering
What are you going to do to help?
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