·         Encourage your friends and family to have their pets spayed or neutered. Around 3-4 million dogs and cats are euthanized at each year because people do not spay and neuter their pets. If you spay or neuter just one animal you can save thousands of lives from being euthanized.

·         If your parents say you can get a pet, make sure you adopt from a shelter.

·         Have a fundraiser such as a carnival, bake sale, or dog wash, and donate the proceeds to your local animal shelter.

·         If you see anyone hurting an animal or you suspect that an animal is being abused, call your local animal control or police.  You can look this up in a phone book or online.

·         Start an “Animal Welfare” club! Have weekly or monthly meetings discussing the needs of animals in your community and come up with ideas to help fill these needs.

·         Don’t disturb birds’ nests or feed wildlife. If you find an injured wild animal, tell your parents and have them call your local animal rehabilitator. 

·         Take up a collection to raise money for your local animal shelter to spay and neuter the animals.

·         Donate used towels, blankets, and comforters to your local animal shelter. The shelter will use these as bedding for the animals waiting for new homes.

·         Volunteer to walk your dog or neighbors’ dogs so they get plenty of exercise.