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Make your voice count

Your voice is needed on these important issues. Here’s how you can take action — and why it matters.

50 ways to help

Your actions make a difference

Make sure your elected officials know that you are an advocate for animals. When you contact your elected official, you’re putting a face and a name on an issue.

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Wild burro in Arizona

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Protect wild horses and burros

Oppose the removal of key protections for wild horses and burros in the United States.

Black bear cubs walking near stream

Jos Bakker

Save the Endangered Species Act

For over fifty years, the Endangered Species Act has been a strong tool in fighting extinction, credited with preventing the extinction of 99% of listed species.

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Support cruelty-free cosmetics

Thousands of animals are still suffering and dying needlessly to test cosmetics.

American horses in pens ready to be transported for slaughter in Mexico

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American horses awaiting transportation to slaughter
Speak out to end cruel horse slaughter methods

Thousands of American equines are brutally slaughtered every year. Horses deserve a humane end of life.

Horse suffering from soring on his legs

Humane World for Animals

Pass the PAST Act to end horse abuse

No horse should be made to suffer for a blue ribbon. Urge legislators to strengthen penalties for abuse.

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Beagles are used in laboratory tests because of their gentle nature.
End outdated drug tests on animals

Urge the FDA to make it clear to companies that animal testing is not required.

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