Here are the society’s 10 suggestions:
– Don’t buy eggs from caged hens. If you choose to buy eggs, buy certified organic eggs instead. They’re guaranteed to be free-range and have the highest welfare standards (www.chickenout.ca).
– If you’re looking for a companion animal, adopt a homeless animal from a local shelter. Don’t buy exotic pets or animals sold in pet stores or by breeders.
– Eat less meat, starting with one meat-free dinner a week – or, better yet, go vegetarian!
– Get your dog/cat spayed or neutered and tell everyone who has a pet to do the same.
– Don’t patronize zoos, animal circuses, rodeos or any other event exploiting animals.
– Don’t buy fur – not even fur trim.
– Switch to cruelty-free and non-animal-tested products.
– Become a supporter of an animal charity.
– Report animal cruelty to the ASPCA.
– Do something kind for animals every day – take your neighbour’s dog for walk, write a letter to the editor supporting animals, hug your cat.
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This is another one of those posts that I may or may not personally agree with, but feel that the information should be available for discourse. For example, I don’t believe that zoos and rodeos inherently exploit animals, and I myself do not choose to be a vegetarian. But like I’ve said before, one of the major goals of Kitty Mowmow’s Animal Expo is to provide a starting-point for discussing animal-related issues.