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Helping animals does not have to start after graduating high school or finding a job. There are many ways to make a difference and learn about important animal protection issues in your community.
If you want to advocate for animals, but do not know where to begin, here are some resources to help you make your voice heard. If you have any questions or need assistance with a project, email us at advocacy@mspca.org! And follow us on social: Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Facebook.
In April 2022, college student Lauren Nesralla led a successful campaign to ban the retail sale of fur in her hometown of Plymouth. Lauren had been involved in animal advocacy for several years, including on the topic of fur, and when she saw the passage of a fur ban in Brookline by a local teen, she decided to do the same for her community. Read on the learn about Lauren’s experience.
In December of 2021, Brookline became the third municipality in Massachusetts to ban the retail sale of fur. This ordinance was passed by Brookline 9th grader, Ezra Kleinbaum. Read on to learn about Ezra’s experience. You’re never too young to make a difference. As Ezra puts it: “Just because you’re young doesn’t mean your voice isn’t powerful.”
Twelve year old Jackson Holmes testified on July 24, 2023 in support of proposed state legislation that would ban traveling exotic animal acts using giraffes, bears, non-human primates, elephants and big cats.
There are so many ways to help animals. Below you’ll find a round up of some of the best ideas for getting involved. And you may be inspired to come up with your own as well!
A key component of being an effective animal protection advocate is understanding the lay of the land. While advocacy comes in many forms, one of the most dominant is legislative affairs. Understanding how politics and policy work can be intimidating, but these resources break it down into everyday language and demystify the process.
Humane education is a big part of advocacy. It’s important to educate those around us about animal issues and how they can help. Take a look at these resources and consider talking to a teacher to see if you can incorporate humane education in your school.
