Speak up for Animals
Here are some ideas on ways to speak up for animals from the Animals Australia website. What are you going to do first?
TELL EVERYONE
The animals of this world are speechless against violence and abuse, so don't be afraid to speak up on their behalf! Let your friends, family and colleagues know what you've learned, and use every opportunity you can to show people how easy it is to make cruelty-free choices.
Remember:
Don’t preach! Many people are most receptive when invited to discuss issues, rather than being talked at. Remember to ask questions, and reflect on the answers that you are given in a way that can further your conversations.
Focus your efforts where they are most likely to succeed. You can’t convince everyone—some people will just never be able to empathise in the way you can. When faced with someone who may never understand your argument, try to concentrate your efforts on other people who are more likely to empathise with animal suffering.
·Be supportive. Many of us would like for everyone we speak with, to—for example—never buy products which are tested on animals or to never eat meat again, but remember to take one step at a time. Some of the things you are asking of people are ‘life changing’ for them, so respect that they might find things difficult, or take things slowly at first.
Stress the positive! There are always alternatives to people’s current consumption habits: vegetarian 'meats', cruelty-free household goods and entertainment without animal abuse for example. Make sure that people realise that living cruelty-free is not about missing out, it's just about choosing kinder alternatives.
SHOW OFF
Speaking up for animals is so easy, you can do it without even trying! Simply by putting a bumper sticker on your car, or wearing a t-shirt bearing an animal-friendly slogan, you will effortlessly spread the word of compassion toward our animal kin among those around you!
MAKE OBJECTIONS
The bottom line for retailers is happy customers, so if you object to something that a store is selling (like factory-farmed products, or real fur), then tell them! Ask to see the manager, and explain clearly and calmly why you object to the sale of items that are products of animal cruelty. Many people will be unaware of how an animal product reaches the store shelves (even store managers), so remember to be patient and provide details in your explanation.
Stores will often have feedback forms — if you don't see one then ask for one. You can also write a polite letter to the manager outlining your concerns.
To see the full article
TELL EVERYONE
The animals of this world are speechless against violence and abuse, so don't be afraid to speak up on their behalf! Let your friends, family and colleagues know what you've learned, and use every opportunity you can to show people how easy it is to make cruelty-free choices.
Remember:
Don’t preach! Many people are most receptive when invited to discuss issues, rather than being talked at. Remember to ask questions, and reflect on the answers that you are given in a way that can further your conversations.
Focus your efforts where they are most likely to succeed. You can’t convince everyone—some people will just never be able to empathise in the way you can. When faced with someone who may never understand your argument, try to concentrate your efforts on other people who are more likely to empathise with animal suffering.
·Be supportive. Many of us would like for everyone we speak with, to—for example—never buy products which are tested on animals or to never eat meat again, but remember to take one step at a time. Some of the things you are asking of people are ‘life changing’ for them, so respect that they might find things difficult, or take things slowly at first.
Stress the positive! There are always alternatives to people’s current consumption habits: vegetarian 'meats', cruelty-free household goods and entertainment without animal abuse for example. Make sure that people realise that living cruelty-free is not about missing out, it's just about choosing kinder alternatives.
SHOW OFF
Speaking up for animals is so easy, you can do it without even trying! Simply by putting a bumper sticker on your car, or wearing a t-shirt bearing an animal-friendly slogan, you will effortlessly spread the word of compassion toward our animal kin among those around you!
MAKE OBJECTIONS
The bottom line for retailers is happy customers, so if you object to something that a store is selling (like factory-farmed products, or real fur), then tell them! Ask to see the manager, and explain clearly and calmly why you object to the sale of items that are products of animal cruelty. Many people will be unaware of how an animal product reaches the store shelves (even store managers), so remember to be patient and provide details in your explanation.
Stores will often have feedback forms — if you don't see one then ask for one. You can also write a polite letter to the manager outlining your concerns.
To see the full article