The cruise ship had a buffet and the pièce de résistance was a roasted baby pig. You:

a. ran back to your cabin and sobbed into your pillow.
b. called the maître d’ to say that you would never book a cruise on the Queen of Death again.
c. quietly took only the vegetable dishes and averted your eyes from poor “Babe.” (You don’t want to raise a ruckus.)

b. Complain politely to the restaurant manager and captain if veg selections are sparse or if foie gras is served. Ship off a letter with suggestions to the cruise line when you get home!

You’re sightseeing when a horse-drawn carriage clip-clops by. You:

a. shake your head at the cruelty of forcing a horse to spend long hours tramping up and down hot streets.
b. hail the driver and hitch a ride. A carriage ride is so romantic.
c. take a few minutes to dissuade potential customers. Also, look the horse over for signs of fatigue and injury. If necessary, head to the phone to call the humane society or SPCA.

c. Carriage horses often work long hours in smog, traffic and extreme weather conditions. Their next stop is usually the slaughterhouse. If you see carriage horses, complain to the city mayor.

Ever since they saw Free Willy, the kids have been clamoring to see Shamu at Sea World. You tell them:

a. "Shamu, Schmamu. The only way you kids are going to Sea World is if you plan to leaflet and wave 'Dolphin Dungeon' signs.
b. "OK, we’ll go to Sea World, and then we’ll swing by a prison on the way home."
c. "Let’s leave 'Willies' free and go on a whale-watching boat tour."

a. and c. Every ticket you buy helps marine parks imprison more animals. Aquariums are like fishbowls to marine mammals, who are used to swimming in the open sea. Instead of patronizing animal “jails,” go whale-watching or on a nature hike.

An emaciated stray dog has been hanging around your hotel. What should you do?

a. Don’t feed him. It will only prolong his agony.
b. Take him to the shelter after you have made sure it is a reputable one.
c. Have him checked out at a local vet’s office and bring him home with you.

b. and c. (if you can!). Many resort islands have horrific dog and cat overpopulation problems compounded by shoddy shelters or none at all. Don’t leave strays on the street, where they are sure to suffer and add to the overpopulation problem. If the shelter is unacceptable, the kindest course may be euthanasia by a veterinarian.

A beautiful parrot lives in a cage in the lobby of your hotel. You:

a. immediately cancel your reservation and move to another hotel.
b. tell the management it ruins your otherwise lovely experience to see a sociable bird confined.
c. tell the hotel manager how much you love parrots and are glad that this one is here to entertain the guests.

a. and b. Brrraaahhk, Polly wanna fly in the jungle, not sit in a cage listening to tourists say, “Polly wanna cracker,” all day. If you see any animal display, complain and tell managers that you will never patronize the place again as long as they have such despicable “decor.” Some hotels also have dolphin “swim-along” exhibits and animal shows. These should be avoided like “his and hers” floral shirts.

The brochures that your travel agent gave you about Spain are full of bullfighting ads. What do you do?

a. Figure you’ll just go to one bullfight to see what it’s like.
b. Feel sick but think, “Hey, it’s their culture.”
c. Find out which cities in Spain have banned bullfights and just visit them.

c. Bullfighting is largely kept alive by curious tourists who learn too late how horrible it is and regret having watched a tormented bull be stabbed to death. Many resorts are building bullfighting arenas as tourist attractions. Refuse to stay at such resorts and tell your travel agent why. Instead, visit Tossa de Mar, La Vajol, and other towns that have banned bullfights.