Our petitions
We work hard to influence the actions, policies and decisions of government officials, legislators, businesses and other organisations to advance animal welfare, both in the UK and around the world.
There are several ways to do it – but we find the most effective route is to contact people in positions, via our petitions, to make much-needed changes.
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How you can help
There are lots of ways to help with our work, from making a donation through to holding fundraising events or even getting involved as a volunteer. Below, you can explore the different ways to help us continue raising standards for animals.
Share your story and photos to help us celebrate the powerful bond between people and their animals.
This simple step would reduce harm to wildlife. Help us deliver this message directly to retailers who can make a real difference.
Millions of animals bred for research are never used and their fate goes unrecorded.
Urge your MP to stand up for these forgotten victims.
UK wildlife is under threat, yet crimes against it are treated as minor offences. Urgent legal reform is needed.
Join us in telling your local MP why a change in law is vital to protect our wildlife.
Join us in asking the UK Government to finally end animal testing for all everyday household products.
Unethical extreme designer pet trends are pushing cats and kittens to the limit.
Join us in calling for extreme cat breeding to be banned across the UK.
Your support helps us protect wildlife and tackle cruelty. Every donation makes a real impact.
Take part in a way that works for you, whether volunteering, fundraising or donating items, and help create a kinder future for animals.
Make your voice heard – contacting companies
The word ‘lobbying’ can sound a bit scary, but it’s really just contacting people with the power to make decisions, whether that’s in government or at the head of a company.
It’s about addressing them directly and asking them to take a course of action that makes life easier for animals. You can use the email template below…
Dear [name, Sir/Madam etc.]
What prompted you to write?
Let them know why you’re contacting them – was it in response to a documentary, public statement, boycott or news article? It’ll help to make your email relevant to current news.
Who/what is this issue affecting and what are the consequences?
Try to keep it concise. This person/organisation will probably read a lot of emails, so you need to make sure they’ll have time to read it.
Back up your argument with some facts and figures.
It’s hard to argue with evidence, as long as you can back it up.
Tell them what you want them to do.
For example, if they’re an MP, you might want them to state their official position, influence a Minister or grant you a meeting to discuss the issues. If it’s a company, you may want them to discontinue an unethical product line or ingredient, remove an individual or partner company with unethical practices or remove suppliers with unethical ties.
Talk about the positive outcomes of combatting this issue. Who will it impact and how?
Thank them for their time and, if necessary, provide further contact details.
Kind regards,
[Your name and, if appropriate, your title and organisation]
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