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Cause: Animals

  • Animal Cruelty
    Animal Cruelty

    Animal Cruelty

    Neglect and abandonment are the most common forms of animal abuse.
  • Animal Homelessness
    Animal Homelessness

    Animal Homelessness

    There are over 7 million homeless animals in the U.S.
  • Animal Testing
    Animal Testing

    Animal Testing

    17 to 22 million animals are tested on each year.
  • Endangered Species
    Endangered Species

    Endangered Species

    496 animal species are endangered in the U.S.
  • Factory Farms
    Factory Farms

    Factory Farms

    10 billion animals are raised for dairy, meat and eggs each year.
  • Puppy Mills
    Puppy Mills

    Puppy Mills

    Thousands of puppy mills are not inspected or regulated.

Animal Homelessness

There are over 7 million homeless animals in the U.S.

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Action Tips: Encourage Pet Adoption
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How To: Adopt a Pet
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How To: Create Blankets for Animals Shelters
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  • 11 Facts About Spaying and Neutering
  • Dog 7 Ways to be Kind to Shelter Animals
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