Organizations that help in stopping animal cruelty: - WWF - PETA - Humane Society International - One World Education
Did you know? The European Union, India, Israel, and Norway all have bans in place making it illegal to test cosmetics on animals within their borders or to sell cosmetics that have been tested on animals elsewhere.
Ways to prevent cruelty to animals: - Be a responsible pet owner. -Be an example of kindness to other pets. - Intervene if you witness animal cruelty, abuse or neglect. - Report animal cruelty, abuse or neglect. -Teach your children to have respect for animals. - Demand stricter laws for the protection of animals. - Shelter an animal in need.
- Always buy cruelty-free products. - Educate others. - Always speak up about classroom dissection. - Make a donation.
Here are some other ways you can make a difference: - Adopt. From wild animals to wild places, there's an option for everyone. - Volunteer. If you don't have money to give, donate your time. ... - Visit zoos, aquariums, national parks and wildlife refuges are all home to wild animals. - Donate. - Speak Up. - Buy Responsibly. - Pitch In. - Recycle.
Laws which protect animals in the UK include: - The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act - The Pet Animals Act (amended) - Cock fighting Act - Abandonment of Animals Act - Animal Boarding Establishments Act - Riding Establishments Act - The Breeding of Dogs Act
Testing cosmetics on animals is legal in Canada. However, in December 2015 a bill to ban testing cosmetics on animals as well as the sale of cosmetics tested on animals was introduced to the Canadian Senate.