Think that animal activism always requires you to pound the pavement or dress up like a chicken? If feathers (faux, of course) aren't your style, one great place to get active for animals is on the Internet.
Whatever you do online—surfing, blogging, shopping, e-mailing, using instant messenger, etc.—you can add a component to help animals. Not sure where to begin? Below are some ways to get started.
Put a dash of wisdom into every e-mail you send by including a kind, inspirational, or meaningful quote in your signature, such as:
"I expect to pass through the world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it, for I shall not pass this way again." —Stephen Grellet, 1773-1855, Quaker leader
You can further drive this point home by linking to a Web site such as PETA.org or McCruelty.com, where people learn more about PETA's campaigns to help animals.
If you read an article about fur fashions or encounter a pro-hunting post on a message board, take a few minutes to share your feelings about animal exploitation. Not sure what to say? You can keep it as simple as, "I don't think we should spend our time exploiting animals. Why not give compassion a try and let animals live in peace?" Or if you feel inspired, visit our issues section to learn more about all the issues that affect animals every day.
Animal-friendly e-cards are fun and easy ways to speak out.
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If you have a Web site, activism is as easy as adding a link or a banner. We have dozens to choose from online.
Also consider streaming one of our videos on your page or profile.
Make a statement with every instant message you send or every profile image you have on social network sites by choosing one of PETA's buddy icons or avatars to show off your personality. We have dozens to choose from, so you are sure to find one that represents you perfectly!
When you shop at PETAMall.com and PETACatalog.com, a portion of your purchase benefits programs to help animals.