Going out and advocating is a great way to be active for animals, but it’s not the only way. Keep yourself safe indoors with these easy ways to help animals from home!
1. Watch an animal-friendly film – and have a discussion afterwards.
Watching a film is always a great time, but these ones are extra-special because they have animal rights messages. After watching one, talk with your family about the message and think of ways to help animals like those in the story.
2. Read a book with an animal rights message.
There’s no better time than now to stay in and read a book (or a few). And these are the BEST books for compassionate kids like you, so we’re sure you’ll love them.
3. Get your colour on.
Feeling artistic? Go crazy with your crayons (or felt-tips, pencils, or even paint) and colour in one of these colouring sheets. Plus, check out the animal-friendly message on each one!
- Hero for Dogs and Cats
- Dolphins Belong in the Wild
- Friend to Pigeons
- Spring Is in the Air
- Animals Are Friends, Not Food
4. Take a quiz.
Do you know a lot about animals? Put your knowledge to the test with this fun quiz.
5. Make a cat a new toy.
Feeling crafty? With these super-easy DIY cat toys, you can pick up a new hobby and show your cat how much you care.
6. Encourage your family to make these easy vegan treats.
Grab your measuring spoons, and make these delicious vegan treats. Using just a few ingredients, these easy-to-make snacks may become family favourites.
- Chocolate-Orange Energy Balls: Roll up! These little balls are packed with goodness.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: You can’t go wrong with this magic combo.
- Pineapple Ice Lollies: This recipe calls for fresh pineapple, but you can use tinned or experiment with other fruits, like strawberries or blueberries.
7. Learn more about speciesism and how to end it.
Speciesism is the idea that we can treat some animals one way and others a different way based on their species – and it’s wrong. All animals deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, no matter what. With these super-cute videos, you can learn how other animals enjoy having fun and how we’re all more similar than some might think.
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Remember: even when we’re staying home, there are many ways we can stick up for animals and encourage others to do the same.
