Easy and Inspiring Ways to Create Change
When YOU Go All In, Animals WIN!
Let’s do it: In big ways, small ways, and all ways, we’re showing it’s easy to seize every opportunity to speak up for animals, stop cruelty, and encourage others to make compassionate choices – adding up to big wins for animals. Let these stories inspire you, and please send your own ideas and tales of success to [email protected].
Join the Humane Race
Emily joined the PETA Pack, running to raise money for PETA’s Global Compassion Fund. Whether it’s a marathon, a swim, a bike ride, or a walk around the block, make it count.
This Baywatch Star Is a Real Lifesaver
Actor Alexandra Paul entered a Hormel slaughterhouse to document ghastly conditions and rescued a pig in desperate need of medical care. “What’s important is helping these animals,” says Paul, who was arrested, went to trial, and was exonerated for her kind deed.
Pointing Out Hippocrisy
Rich and Patty booked their dream African safari – only to learn that the meals “couldn’t be” vegan. They canceled their trip and told the tour company, “We can’t rationalize spending the day working to protect elephants and rhinos and then spending the evening watching everyone eat pigs and cows.” Their action inspired PETA’s much-publicized list of animal-friendly African safaris.
By the Books
PETA member Keli strategically places PETA literature on library shelves and inside books and magazines. E-mail [email protected] for free leaflets to leave at the gym, in waiting rooms, and everywhere else you go. Connect with other activists by joining PETA’s private Facebook group.
Jean Editing
Members of PETA’s Students Opposing Speciesism set up a table at their high school to collect leather patches from Levi’s jeans – which they mailed to Levi’s with a letter asking the company to make all its patches vegan. Send your leather patches to PETA to use in educational ways!
Attn.: Leather Donations
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Hear Something? Say Something
You’re never too young or too old to correct misinformation. When an Oregon National Primate Research Center representative lied to sixth grader Zuma’s class, describing the conditions for monkeys as good when they’re actually horrific, Zuma shared facts with her classmates and alerted PETA. The school then invited PETA scientist Dr. Katherine Roe to tell kids the truth. Visit PETA.org/TeachKind for free humane education materials.
Earn an A+ in Advocacy
When Caroline’s kids’ school announced a chick-hatching project, she crafted a respectful letter to the teachers, pointing out that chickens are intelligent, social beings who fare badly in classrooms. James spoke out against a petting zoo scheduled to visit his children’s school.
Restaurant Re-Education
Ivy brought vegan cheese to her local pizzeria and asked it to make a vegan pizza, saying, “Vegan cheese is slice as nice!” She posted a photo on social media, and the restaurant reposted it. The picture received 80,000 views!
Sponsor a Can’t-Miss Message
When Taco Bell rolled out vegan carne asada in Ohio, Leonard sponsored a PETA billboard to persuade people to order it. (Ask Taco Bell to bring it back.) Sponsor an ad for your favorite PETA campaign.
Leave a Message That Sticks
When Alka goes on her morning walk, she tacks up PETA vegan starter kit QR code stickers on bulletin boards – and has seen them on little libraries and bathroom stalls. US readers, get creative with the sticker sheet in this issue.
Wear Your Heart on Your … Socks!
Marc cycles in visibly animal-friendly socks. Get your animal rights gear from the PETA Shop.
Opportunities Knock
When people knock on her door, selling something or advocating for a cause, Tricia advocates back, saying, “I’ll accept your booklet if you’ll accept mine.” And it works! “Everyone leaves with PETA literature,” she tells us. Order free leaflets from PETA.
