April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Posted by Jennifer Snyder on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 @ 09:34 AM
Did you know that April is prevention of animal cruelty month? Our chinchillas friends are not the only ones in need. unfortunately animal abuse happens every day and occurs in many different forms, from illegal pet trade, to neglect. So what can you do to help? Here are 10 ideas on how you can make a difference!
1. Volunteer at your local shelter
2. Donate to ASPCA a reputable organization founded in 1886 with a mission to prevent animal cruelty
3. Volunteer your time this summer to help save the wild chinchillas
4. Report abuse. Call your local humane society if you witness any type of cruely or abuse. It is common knowledge that violence towards non-human animals is a precursor of violence towards human animals.
5. Join a wildlife protection organizations. Capturing exotic animals from the wild to sell them as pets is a cruel practice that often results in death for the transported animals. Support organizations that protect these animals.
6. Buy cruelty-free products. Many consumer products, from shampoo to cosmetics and cleaners, have been cruelly tested on animals who are intentionally poisoned or blinded. Check the packaging and only buy products that are cruelty free and not tested on animals.
7.Provide bird baths. Keep water in a birdbath and in a ground pan all year long to help keep our feathered friends hydrated. This will provide bird watching opportunities for you as well.
8. Don't feed wildlife. Good-intentioned as it may be, feeding geese and other wildlife weakens their natural ability to find food.
9.Throw bird seed or use bubbles at weddings. Rice swells in birds' stomachs, often proving fatal.
10. Avoid pesticides. Deter ants with spices. Pour a line of red chili powder, paprika, or dried peppermint at the place where ants enter the house. They won't cross it, and you wont have to inhale nasty poisons.