Think Global...Act Local!
Links to local animal care and advocacy sites

Global Approach
The web is an excellent tool for getting information out and available to the masses. In the veterinary world, this is often in the form of valuable health information for pet owners and alert information, such as legal issues or campaigns for animals.

Many shelters and humane organizations are getting online to tell the public what animals are available for adoption, health information, and other volunteer tasks or monetary help necessary to keep their organization working.

What Can I Do To Help?
It can be overwhelming to see web sites and hear repeated news stories that tell about animals in need. Abuse, neglect, overpopulation, puppy mills, and unwanted strays -- the problems are so large in scope that the thought of helping these animals seems impossible.

Think Local
For those of you wanting to get some hands-on help to animals, start by checking out your local community. Following are some ways to make a difference in the lives of animals.

Shelters and Humane Societies
Animal humane organizations are forever in need of your help. Many accept donations of pet food and supplies, blankets, and other pet items, in addition to monetary donations. This can be done locally or on the web.

Another way to donate is time -- time spent with animals awaiting adoption (walking, providing human contact) and caring for the animals is time well spent! Human socialization is an important factor in making the animals more adoptable.

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