What You
Can Do

One Step at a Time

Starting fresh is one of the greatest things about a new year. If one of your resolutions for 2017 is to help those who need it most, here are six ways you can help animals this year:

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Call For Change

Your voice matters. It’s hard to believe that there are so many legal practises that actually negatively affect the welfare of our country’s animals. Together, we can call for change.

Find it crazy that more than 11 million hens still spend their lives in battery cages? Add your voice to the call for national phase-out of battery cages.

Think it’s time to end the cruel practice of live exports? Email the politicians that can do something about it.

Eat Humanely

While many people who are passionate about animal welfare choose to go vegetarian or vegan, we believe it’s also possible for people who eat meat, seafood, milk and eggs to make humane choices. By choosing higher welfare products when you’re at the supermarket, you’re making a conscious choice to support the humane treatment of farm animals.

Look for the RSPCA Approved label next time you’re shopping for chicken, eggs, pork, or turkey.

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Fundraise

Raising money for a cause you care about can be rewarding on multiple levels. Not only do you get to feel great about helping those in need, but most fundraising activities also involve … well … actual fun too!

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You could set your a personal challenge and ask friends, family and colleagues to support you; or come up with your own fundraising activity!

Adoption

If you’re looking to welcome a new pet into your family, adopting from a shelter can be a truly rewarding experience.  There are so many animals in need of a second chance and a loving home.  

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Become a Foster Carer

If you love animals but can’t commit to a pet for life right now, you might be a good candidate for becoming a foster carer.

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Foster care gives a temporary home to animals that might not be well-suited to the shelter environment. They might be very young (that’s right, we’re talking puppies and kittens), shy or recovering from illness or surgery. Placing these animals into foster care helps to give them the strength and confidence they need in order to be ready to meet their forever families.

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Speak Out Against Animal Cruelty

If you witness animal cruelty (this includes seeing animals that have been neglected or abandoned), please do inform the RSPCA.

Your details will be kept confidential and all reports are followed up on as soon as possible. Sharing your concerns might feel intimidating or scary, but we all need to look out for animals that can’t speak for themselves.