Getting Involved with Local Animal Issues
It is easy to feel like the enormity of the issues that non-human animals face every day all over the world, and in fact, here in our own city of Vancouver. For myself that becoming aware of these issues, educating myself, and those around me was a spring board that propelled me toward taking action for the animals. It was an uphill battle to actually find groups that are working on some of these issues. There will always be issues that no one is currently working on, and that’s where the Ghandi quote “Be the change you wish to see in the world” comes in. You are always strong enough, smart enough, capable enough and plenty motivated to start your own campaign against an issue that you are concerned about; indeed that is how all campaigns got started!
For those of us who are looking to lend their time, energy, creativity, or skills to an existing campaign (trust me, there are many!) here are a small number of local groups that are working in a wide variety of ways and on a wide variety of campaigns. Do a little research, or go to some events, meet some people (they’re all lovely!) and see who you feel a good fit with.
And remember: There is room for EVERYONE in the Animal Liberation movement! Your skills, talents and efforts are absolutely valuable and someone in our great Animal Rights community will be happy to put you to work.
STOP UBC ANIMAL RESEACH is a campaign to abolish the use of animals for research inside the University of British Columbia. Contact them at: stopubcanimalresearch@gmail.com
The VANCOUVER ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE is a grassroots group that organizes a variety of campaigns against local fur stores, restaurants that serve shark fin soup or foie gas, and many other issues. Contact them at: vancouveranimaldefenseleague@live.ca
LIBERATION BC is a local group that focuses on education, outreach and advocacy. Contact them at: www.Liberationbc.org
CATCA (Campaigns Against The Cruelty to Animals) is an invaluable group run by a long time, dedicated activist, that works diligently on a variety of issues especially marine animal issues. Contact them at www.catcahelpanimals.org
AND, you can always direct any questions or requests for info to me in the comment section below, or to me personally at luciedamazon@gmail.com