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How to Get Active for Animals

Ready to get started? There are many different ways to help animals! Everyone can find something that will fit their personality and lifestyle.
How to Get Active for Animals
There are many different ways to help animals! Everyone can find something that will fit their personality and lifestyle.
Finding a Local Group
Large national groups are great for generating publicity for an issue, backing a campaign with great financial support, and influencing federal legislation. But they can’t beat smaller, local groups for taking action on local issues, organizing local events, and reaching people one on one.
How to Write Effective Letters
Letters are a very effective tool for reaching the public, your legislators, and companies. Here are instructions for three types of letters used in animal rights campaigns:
Protests and Demonstrations
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstations.
Starting Your Own Group
You may find that there isn’t a local animal rights group that addresses the issue you are concerned about, so you’d like to start your own. Congratulations! Here are some tips for getting your group off the ground.
Grassroots Lobbying
Grassroots Lobbying 101 - This page will explain what grassroots lobbying is, why you should do it, and how to do it.

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