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Kind Education
The magazine of ThinkKind Inc.
Teaching Dairy
Getting the right information
PRIMARY ETHICS -
Where do animals fit into Ethics Class?
Cruelty Free Lunchbox Ideas ‘Spending time with the cool cats’ - Cat Protection Society
Welcome to the first issue of Kind Education! Letter from the Editor A few months ago my husband and I took our endlessly energetic four year old nephew to the park. We strolled down a dirt hiking trail while he swung around a large stick he’d picked up, pointing menacingly at make believe bandits. As he walked a few meters ahead of us we saw him stop, look down, and begin stomping his feet. When we got closer we saw he was kicking over ant hills. My husband stopped him and explained that the hills were little homes for the ants. My nephew looked up at him in horror, crouched to the ground and proceeded to scoop together bits of sand with his hands in an attempt to restore the scattered ruins. Children have a very natural affinity for other animals. When they learn empathy for other people, they know instantly to extend it to all living things. The fact that other animals exhibit the same joy, pain, curiosity and sense of fun as the rest of us is usually enough for young children to understand the importance of being kind to animals. In this issue we’re proud to feature some very inspiring young individuals, including twelve year old Connor, who helps rescue wildlife, and eight year old Jayden, who after hearing of the plight of bears on bile farms, decided to raise money to help set them free. If you have any questions or comments about the articles in this edition of Kind Education, feel free to contact us at admin@thinkkind.org. We hope you and your family or classroom enjoys this issue of Kind Education!
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Contents Primary Ethics
Where does animal protection fit into ethics classes in primary schools?
Know the facts about the horseracing industry
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Kids who help animals
Jayden and Connor share their stories on how they’re changing the lives of animals
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Melbourne Cup feature
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Valerie Wangnet, Director and Education Officer of ThinkKind
Spending time with the cool cats
The Cat Protection Society NSW launches its first school holiday program
Henley the pig
The inspiring illustrated story about one lucky little pig
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Talking animals
Ondine Sherman tells the story of their rescue kitten Rosie
Teaching Dairy
There are tons of resources available to teachers exploring the dairy industry - but are you getting all the right information?
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Delicious cruelty free recipes!
Please note that the views expressed in this issue do not necessarily reflect those of our organisation.
Two easy to prepare lunch box ideas for kids
Member profile
Debra Tranter talks about what motivated her to tackle puppy mills
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Humane Education -
ENGAGE & INSPIRE By Gypsy Wulff, teacher and author
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There is no question that teaching is a demanding profession. Not only are we playing a significant role in shaping young minds but we have the formidable task of preparing a generation of children for a world that is vastly different to the one that we grew up in. How do we do this in a way that is creative, empowering and responsible? In my earlier years of teaching, I believed in developing the whole child and tried to create a learning environment that supported that goal. I wanted children to have a love of learning, a love of the written word and the opportunity to develop their innate creativity in whichever direction they were drawn to. To me, those things created a vital learning environment and I relished in watching children immerse themselves fully in whatever they were doing, moving from one project centre to another, sharing their knowledge with each other and feeling safe in an environment that encouraged and supported them. Now, as I approach almost four decades of teaching, my desire is for children to deepen their understanding of the world they live in. This has been largely motivated by a growing awareness of the issues concerning animals and our environment. A new way of relating to our world and the animals who inhabit it is needed, and that concern has moved my attention firmly in the direction humane education. This area of study is an incredibly inspiring development at a time when so many issues confront us. Rather than simply pondering the problems, humane education develops a proactive, responsible approach that creatively empowers students by engaging in solutions. Such a focus is a positive, upbeat and inspiring mindset that fosters a sense of responsibility and hope at the same time. Its appeal to me is that it provides information to students in a way that encourages them to think expansively and thoughtfully as well as deepening their understanding of
the world. Acts that were once carried out without forethought are now replaced with an understanding of their impact on others, including animals and the environment. Knowledge is power and knowing how to live in harmony with the natural living systems of our planet is not only a necessity but a blessing to all. The potential of humane education to change the way we think about how we live and our impact on others was the driving force behind the development of the I Love Animals Series. It was designed to foster the natural love and understanding children have of animals. Having observed children’s responses to animals in pictures, I know how they relate to other creatures with their feelings and how they loved to hear stories about them. I could see how it was possible to teach them that other creatures are as sentient as they are, with similar bodies on the inside, and a huge ability to feel the same way they do. I could see the natural love children had for animals as well as a genuine repugnance to killing something they loved. Such responses need to be fostered in the early years as it is all to easy to lose our feeling for beings who have become labeled as food. Loving all forms of life encourages all of us to develop an innate self respect and influences the choices we make. To me it is all part and parcel of developing a very humane education system which is opening the minds and hearts of people everywhere to the blessings that can be gained when we live in harmony with all life. To find out more about the I Love Animals Series, visit www.turningpointsincompassion.info
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Primary Ethics
Where do animals fit into Ethics class?
Ethics classes in NSW primary schools explore a range of issues that compel students to think about right and wrong. From the issue of bullying to animal rights, these classes are building a generation of free thinkers who are inspired to value both reason and justice Since its introduction two years ago, the teaching of ethics has become remarkably successful in NSW primary schools. It has also become increasingly popular with parents seeking a secular alternative for their children in discussing important moral issues. Ethics classes are now taught in almost 200 primary schools to around 7000 children every single week. Primary Ethics, the independent not-for-profit organisation that runs ethics classes, is also responsible for the development of the classes’ curriculum. Amongst the various ethical concepts and issues they discuss with primary school students is the issue of animal rights and welfare. The approach taken by the organisation is one that humane education activists have
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been encouraging for years – that ethical exploration is best done through dialogue and discussion. By learning to think about ethical matters in a group setting (i.e. through the give-and-take of reasoned argument), students learn to consider the points of view of others and how to be reasonable and respectful in doing so. The curriculum for Years 1-6 students is designed to develop young children’s capacity for moral reasoning over their seven years of primary school. A series of lessons on human treatment of other animals and the environment throughout the curriculum encourages students to think about how far our individual moral responsibility should extend. They are encouraged to consider the consequences of certain practices, and to assess whether such practices can be morally justified. Topics discussed by students in these classes include: • What do animals need in order to live good lives? • Is it OK to keep wild animals as pets? • Is it right to keep animals in zoos?
• Is it morally right to eat animals? • Should human rights be extended to other animals?
The approach taken by [Primary Ethics] is one that humane education activists have been encouraging for years – that ethical exploration is best done through dialogue and discussion. In approaching the last two discussion points (designed specifically for older children), students begin by stating their initial opinions and reasons, which are then followed by a class wide evaluation of the main arguments. This strategy is not only highly engaging for students, but also encourages them to become free thinkers. It builds a generation of solutionaries, unafraid to speak up and to challenge the status quo, who are determined to seek the truth and act according to what they feel to be morally right and justifiable. Discussing animal rights with young children is an effective way to engage them while nurturing qualities of compassion, empathy and philosophical reasoning. Let’s move in a positive direction not only for other animals, but for the overall future of the next generation. To look at the curriculum in depth, visit www. primaryethics.com.au
Start a Kindness Club at your school! Kindness Club is a fun and lively extra-curricular program for young students interested in animal protection. ThinkKind is developing free Kindness Club Starter Kits for all schools interested in implementing this program. Students and teachers have the opportunity to discuss ideas on our online forum, download free Kindness Club materials on our website, and get involved with various competitions throughout the year. visit www.thinkkind.org
In an industry where making profit is extremely difficult, it is vital to discard any costly wastage, which sadly also includes many ex-racehorses. Younger horses will often be killed for human consumption, and older horses, who have retired from racing, are generally killed for pet food.
Understanding the racing industry’s “wastage” If you’re planning to get your students involved in the Melbourne Cup celebrations this year, it’s important to understand all the facts about the Australian horseracing industry, namely, the inherent problems surrounding breeding a large number of animals for maximum profit and entertainment. It’s estimated that only 300 out of every 1000 foals bred for racing in Australia will ever actually make it to the race track. This means that of the 18,000 foals bred each year for the racing industry, around 12,600 will be discarded as “wastage”.
During training, the racehorses that do make the cut are often kept for up to 22 hours each day in confined stalls, about the size of a small bedroom. As horses naturally enjoy socialising, moving constantly and grazing for most of the day, such confinement becomes extremely stressful. Horses begin to chew on the wood of their stalls, walk back and forth within their small space and swaying their heads restlessly from side to side. While the Melbourne Cup is widely celebrated across Australia, most people don’t realise the kinds of problematic practices that lay the very foundations of an industry which they so enthusiastically support. This makes it crucial to talk about the facts that don’t get enough public attention. For free and childsafe classroom resources on horseracing, visit www.thinkkind.org. Image sourced from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses website (www.horseracingkills.com). To learn more information about the racing industry in Austraia, please visit their website (CAUTION: some images are not suitable for young children).
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Cat Protection’s school holiday program – Spending time with the cool cats By Kristina Vesk CEO of Cat Protection Society NSW At the Cat Protection Society in Newtown, we decided to trial a school holiday program because education is a part of our mission. Research shows children who learn kindness to animals grow up to be more empathetic and kinder adults.
at home. Participants are always fascinated to see a microchip and understand how it works. Children need to be accompanied by an adult and we’ve found many parents get very involved and join in with asking questions and telling stories. It’s a very positive shared learning experience and proud parents enjoyed taking photos of their kids patting cats.
We’d done presentations for kids at schools and libraries, but hadn’t run anything like this onsite before. Our facilities aren’t roomy (we give up the kitchen/ meeting room for sessions) but on the positive side, visiting the shelter gives another dimension to the experience – and because we’re no kill, it’s not upsetting. Our first sessions in the Easter holidays targeted primary school only, but by the September holidays, we’d added a program for infant school children. The primary age sessions cover what we do: the reasons cats come to us, and what happens to them when they’re here, from admission to adoption and concepts of shelter health such as infection control; what cats need to be healthy and happy; feline behaviour and communication/body language; safe handling of cats; and responsible pet ownership.
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Spending time with the wonderful cats at the Cat Protection Society in Newtown
The 90 minute program includes a powerpoint presentation, discussion, a quiz, a tour of the shelter and of course, cuddle time with the cats. A toy cat is used in the ‘classroom’ session. Interaction with our real cats comes at the very end, and lets the children demonstrate what they’ve learned.
The sessions have been delivered by vet nurse, Alison Travaglia, who’s been very impressed with the kids who’ve attended, noting they took a particular interest in learning how to speak like a cat, studying pictures and describing why the cat was either happy or sad by indicating the position of the ears, eyes, whiskers, tail – they’re quick learners!
The K-2 program is much simpler but still looks at the basics of cat care, communication and safe handling. We also provide instructions on how to make cat toys
Written material to take home supports what the children have learnt on the day. We’ve had very posi-
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tive feedback to the program and will continue to run school holiday sessions as long as there is demand. We don’t charge a fee so we can give all kids an opportunity to participate. The Cat Protection Society NSW is located in Newtown and has been caring for cats in need since 1958. To find out more visit www.catprotection.org.au I find all animals wonderful and amazing. The intelligence, love and complex relationships they share, with their own kind and sometimes with other species is a beautiful thing to witness. I feel deep concern for animals that find themselves in situations where they feel helpless, traumatised, hungry, thirsty, affected by cold, heat, lack of shelter, are in pain or feel frightened in any way. When I saw photos and video footage of domestic pigs being kept in cramped and jail-like conditions, as well as wild pigs being chased by dogs until they were ripped and knifed to death, I felt horror and despair. The rhyming story of the adventures of Henley the Pig was created in the hope it would encourage empathy for the plight of such feeling and intelligent animals, in a fun and nonjudgmental way. If the young reader can share in the adventures of Henley, it may encourage them to have greater empathy and understanding. It is the situation that pigs are going to be kept and killed for food, and that wild pigs will be culled because of their potential to degrade the environment and farmland. However, it is crucial that all creatures are treated with love, respect, kindness and dignity. The consensus of society determines whether this occurs. The young people of today are the society of tomorrow who determine new rules. Their mindset and expanding consciousness is the great hope for the imminent future. I have great faith they will ensure excellent outcomes for the welfare of all animals, whilst also respecting the welfare and livelihoods of the many farmers who treasure
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their role as custodians and carers of livestock and the natural environment. My goal and aim is to provide any possible assistance I can to help towards this outcome. By Jodie Compton, author and illustrator Jodie Compton lives in Tamworth, New South Wales with her husband Rock, pet pig Henley, a lovely ex racehorse, a very clever pony, an elderly Jack Russell, a number of Australorp chickens and Pekin bantams, and a myriad of native wildlife. 86% of the proceeds of the Henley the Pig ebook is shared equally between Voiceless and Animals Australia. Visit www.smashwords.com and purchase it for $1.99
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! s e g a p s d i k The TALKING ANIMALS Will YOU help be a VOICE for animals? Last year my daughter and I found a tiny kitten abandoned in a box. She was so little that she couldn’t yet meow, eat, or even wee alone. We fed her with a small bottle every few hours, wiped her tiny furry bottom to help her urinate (a mother cat would use her tongue) and gave her a warm, soft place to sleep and grow. We named her Rosie and she followed us everywhere, watching our every move and learning about life. Rosie learnt that the sound of the fridge opening indicated dinner time; the creak of the front gate, a potential new play-mate and; quickly understood to avoid our dog when she had a bone. Rosie was our first cat and we were amazed by how she could talk to us in her own language; with chirrups, purrs, growls, hisses, and meows. Her body language also told us what she was feeling: a flick of a tail or flattening ears spelled trouble and a likely bite (we called her ninja kitten); dilated pupils signaled an intention to play and; when her lids half closed over her gorgeous green eyes, we knew we would be honoured with a sweet cuddle. Many of us know the pleasures of caring for our pets; especially dogs and cats. We experience just how smart, sensitive and communicative they are and how much they need the guidance of a loving guardian. But what about other animals, like the ones that grow up, not snuggled in our cosy beds, but living in fields, barns or cages? They are also sentient. Sentience is an important word to know. It is defined as “A being who has interests…who prefers, desires, or wants.” These animals avoid suffering and seek positive experiences just as humans do. Not only that, but they too communicate with, care for and teach their young the ways of the world. Did you know that mother pigs sing to her piglets whilst feeding them? It helps them relax. And she builds them a nest made of grass and straw? That keeps them warm and safe. Pigs say ‘hi’ to each other by touching noses and grunting. And they are even 7
smarter than dogs. In factory farms, where piglets are denied the love and care of their mothers or even a human surrogate, like what Jasmine and I became for Rosie, it causes them to suffer. Just as it would a human baby, puppy or kitten. Although animals can talk with a myriad of different sounds and gestures, many of us humans don’t learn their language or just don’t want to hear. Together, we humans have to learn to listen, and become their voice, loud and clear. Will you help be a voice for animals? By Ondine Sherman, Co-Founder and Director of Voiceless, the animal protection institute.
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Did you know... Pigs roll in mud to cool down! Mud also protects them from insect bites and sunburn. Pigs are clean animals and like to have a place which they use as a toilet, far from the area where they eat or drink.
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It’s COOL to be kind! Kids who help animals Jayden
What made you decide to help animals in need? We were walking through Westfield and a man from WSPA told us about the bears in Asia that were being kept in small cages. He told us that people were getting bile out of the bears to make medicine. It is not nice to keep big bears, that want to roam free, inside tiny cages. They are spending their whole life in lots of pain.
What are you doing to help raise money for animals? I'm getting jumbo paddle pop sticks and making animal bookmarks out of them to encourage people to donate money to help the bears. If you could choose to be an animal for a day, what would you be? I would choose to be a bear roaming in the forest. If there’s one thing you’d like people to know about animals, what would it be? Animals should be treated as they'd want to be treated. If they are wild animals, we should leave them to live their own lives and be free and happy. If they are domestic they should be treated with care by people. Do you have any advice for other kids who want to help save animals? I would tell other kids that it's easy to raise money. They could come up with some ideas of their own to help save more animals, like making things to sell. You can visit Jayden’s website at www.animalsolutions.webs.com
More than we bargained for! Everyone likes a ‘three-for-the-price-of-one’ deal. Except most people will turn down the offer if it’s for snakes! My Mum works for an animal rescue group called Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife services (SMWS). We call it ‘Sydney Wildlife’ for short. We get called all the time to go and rescue animals, whether they are reptiles, mammals, birds or any other kind of animal in the Sydney region. One day Mum picked me up from a sleepover when we got the call to rescue an unknown snake from a house nearby. We rushed over and started scouting around the garden to see if we could find it.
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Sure enough, there beside the pool was a gorgeous 2.5m Diamond Python, sunning itself within the agapanthas. I said to Mum, “That’s one very long snake!” She agreed. We sidled up for a closer look and were shocked to see that it had two heads! “But wait a second…”
It took Mum and I about three seconds to realise that there were actually two snakes coiled together! Mum captured each one and lowered them into the bag. We then put the bag into a plastic tub and clipped it closed. We were prepared to leave when a little voice inside my head told me to check under the pool coping. Sure enough a third python was hiding there! By this stage the owner of the house was ready to faint. We unclipped the box, untied the bag and deposited the third snake into the bag. With three large pythons in one bag, it was getting somewhat difficult to lift… The lady was very pleased, and so were the snakes who were released safely back into the wild!
By Connor Greig, aged 12.
Are you a kid who helps animals? Send us your stories at admin@thinkkind.org!
Teaching
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Almost every primary school classroom in Australia is learning about the dairy industry and milk production. But how much do we really know about the inherent tragedies on which the industry is based on? Most of us learned about dairy cows and milk production when we were very young. We imagined cows grazing in green pastures and farmers milking their animals by hand straight into a rusty tin pail. We had plenty of time as we grew older to learn about the underlying problems of mass producing the milk of another animal. However, even as we got older nobody really talked about it. It is staggering how many adults still don’t realise that female cows must be pregnant in order to produce the milk we buy in the supermarket. When a female calf gives birth on a dairy farm, calves are taken from their mothers within 12-24 hours of birth. Around three quarters of a million unwanted calves who are either born male (and considered ‘waste’ in the industry), not wanted for herd replacement or for rearing veal, are killed each year. Typically they are around five to six days old. Dairy calves have no value as their meat quality is considered substandard by the beef industry. The strain of producing unnatural quantities of milk due to genetic manipulation, along with the painful and routine separation from their babies, is what dairy cows are condemned to endure in order for farmers to meet the high demand for cow milk. Dairy Australia have invested a lot into developing their own resources for teachers to use in classrooms across the country. While these provide lots of information on milk production systems in Australia, due
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to the obvious vested interests, they neglect to paint the full picture. The various health benefits cited by the dairy industry, and which are pushed very heavily in their educational resources available online, are also problematic. The dietary recommendation from the World Health Organisation/Food and Agriculture Organisation for osteoporosis is to eat more fruit and vegetables rather than rely on dairy foods to ensure good bone health*. The WHO/FAO’s summary of the latest evidence on osteoporosis states that for most people there appears to be no correlation between increased calcium intake and a decreased risk of bone fractures. The high prevalence of osteoporosis in countries where dairy consumption is high is a very important indicator of its ineffectiveness in countering brittle bones.
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Hards truths about the dairy industry Calves are separated from their mothers soon after they are born. Mother cows bellow for their babies for days Every year the dairy industry sends some 700,000 unwanted dairy calves (also known as ‘bobby calves’) to slaughter as ‘waste products’. They are typically 5-6 days old. Genetic manipulation causes the udders of a cow to become very heavy, often causing painful stretching or tearing of ligaments and frequently causing painful foot problems, such as laminitis. Teaching the truth is extremely important and easier than you think. Instead of painting villians in these scenarios, encourage children to be solutionaries. For free lesson plans and teaching resources on dairy visit www.thinkkind.org *See Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation. Human vitamin and mineral requirements. September 1998, Bangkok, Thailand. Available from: ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/esn/nutrition/Vitrni/vitrni. html (cited 24 October 2008).
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Cruelty-free lunchbox ideas
Aloo Tikki
(Makes 15 pieces; Cooking time 30 minutes)
Ingredients: Potatoes 500 g, boiled and mashed Ginger grated 1 tbsp Green chillies 4, finely chopped Coriander leaves chopped 3 tbsp Bread crumbs for coating Salt To taste Oil For frying 1. In a bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, grated ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, bread crumbs and salt to prepare the mixture 2. Shape the mixture into flat and round tikkis (about 2 inches in diameter) and deep fry in hot oil till golden brown. 3. Serve hot with tomato sauce or tamarind sauce
Homemade Muesli Bars (Makes 24 pieces) Ingredients: ½ cup (125mL) honey or honey substitute ¼ cup caster sugar 125g dairy free butter 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup Rice Bubbles 1 cup sultanas ½ cup chopped apricots or dates ½ cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seed kernels), sunflower or sesame seeds 1. Preheat oven to 180°C 2. Grease and line a tray with baking paper 3. Combine honey, sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat 4. Cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes until butter melts and sugar dissolves 5. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes or until syrup thickens slightly
6. Remove from heat and combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl 7. Pour over the hot syrup and stir to combine 8. Spoon into prepared pan and press firmly to make sure the mixture will stick together 9. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden 10. Cool and then refrigerate until well chilled and cut into 24 slices (about 2cm x 6cm) KidSpot Kitchen
Member Profile
Debra Tranter OSCAR’S LAW
Tell us a bit about Oscar’s Law and the work you’re doing to stop puppy mills. Oscar’s Law is a campaign to raise public awareness and empower consumers to make kinder choices when it comes to finding their new ‘best friend’. We’ve made two short films about the puppy trade, one explains where pet shops get their puppies from and the other educates people about the booming online trade. We also organise rallies to put pressure on politicians, letting them know the public will not tolerate the cruel treatment of dogs in puppy factories. What are some of the things people should think about when bringing home a new pet? We always promote saving a life, its the most rewarding experience and dogs just know that you have given them a second chance. There are so many puppies and dogs in pounds, shelters and rescue groups just waiting for a home. It’s also important to understand that the decision to get a companion animal should be well thought out and planned for. They should be treated as part of the family and all of their needs met for the rest of their life. How can parents and teachers encourage the next generation to think about issues like puppy mills? Pet shops are in every shopping centre and instead of looking at the cute fluffy puppies, try and think of the parent dogs locked away miles from public view being used as breeding machines their entire lives. Use this experience to start a conversation with their children about the real cost of that ‘puppy in the window’. What are some of the things that younger activists can do to help? Simply talking to people about puppy factories is the most powerful way to help. Puppy factories will continue to operate if this industry remains hidden. Finding opportunities to raise awareness in your community is a fantastic and positive way to help. You can find out who your local politician is and write them a letter explaining why you don’t agree with the factory farming of our pets and want to see an end to this industry. People can also volunteer at their local animal shelter; the dogs waiting for homes are always needing walks and love having company. Shelters are always in need of blankets and bedding so donating these times. Encourage people to adopt and save a life rather than buy a puppy from a pet shop.
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