* Donate blankets, t-shirts, cleaning supplies, and TIME to your local shelter. * Many shelters take their adoptable pets to places like PetSmart, the mall, and expos on the weekend. Contact them to help volunteer.
* Volunteer to walk dogs or clean up once a week at your local shelter.
* Look for the Leaping Bunny logo (pictured above) when buying cosmetics to help end unnecessary animal testing.
*Adopt from a shelter, and not from a pet store, breeder or flea market where most puppy mill dogs end up. Get The Ultimate Guide to Pet Adoption here!
* Choose more humane food options that are more plant based, and come from companies who are making strides to cut down on cruelty. Start here.
*Take time to love on your pet. They may be a small part of your life, but to them, you are their life. Treat them with love and learn how to save on pet care here.