Action Alerts:
"Think Globally, Act Locally" applies to activities on behalf of nonhuman, as well as human, animals. Working at the local level, individual animal advocates can have a significant impact on how animals are treated in our society.
Born Free USA united with API keeps track of significant events that have the potential to harm or benefit animals. Our Action Alerts provide specifics on how you can get involved. Below you'll find our current Action Alerts. On the right you can even go to the campaigns of special interest to you to see Action Alerts for a specific issue.
Help Us Keep Animals Like Indy from Being Caught in Cruel Traps
In March, a dog named Indy was caught in a trap and died in his guardian’s arms. You might have thought they were somewhere deep in the wilderness when this occurred. But believe it or not, this happened outside the family’s synagogue in Michigan.
SuperLuckyCat Joins Consumers for a Fur Free Society
Born Free USA united with API is pleased to welcome fashion label SuperLuckyCat to Consumers for a Fur Free Society — part of the international fur free retailer program which recognizes retailers who make a written commitment not to sell fur.
Be a Voice for Animals in Circuses in Your Community
Ever wish there was something more you could do to make a difference for animals in the circus and help end the suffering they are forced to endure? How about working with us to enact protective legislation in your city?
Help Us Hold Zoos Accountable
With our Zoo Check Campaign, you can help us track abuses and substandard conditions suffered by animals in zoos, aquariums, circuses, or other places that exhibits animals.
H&M Joins the International Fur Free Retailer Program
Swedish clothing company H&M is the newest retailer to join the international Fur Free Retailer Program.
Congress to Vote On Bear and Primate Bills Wednesday, April 23
Urgent: If you have not yet contacted your legislators about these bills, please act now. You can still take action up through Wednesday morning EST, April 23.
Recently we asked for your support on two vital bills that have been spearheaded by Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute and are currently pending in the Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans. These are H.R. 5534 (formerly H.R. 3029), the Bear Protection Act and H.R. 2964, the Captive Primate Safety Act.
Oprah Goes Gorgeously Green for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day this year by going Gorgeously Green!
Gorgeously Green, the new book by Sophie Uliano, longtime friend to Born Free, hit bookstores on April 8 –- providing readers with simple steps to make their lives more “green.” After all, green is the new black! With a forward by actor and activist, Julia Roberts, Gorgeously Green is a must-have for any gal making environmentally positive changes in her life. And Ms. Roberts isn’t the only celebrity hip to Sophie’s tips.
Sign a Petition to Stop Mink Farming in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands every year four million mink needlessly await their deaths in barren mesh cages. After seven months of stress, anxiety, and boredom they are gassed. After their death they end up as a coat, collar, or hat.
A debate on this issue has started in the Netherlands parliament, and we urge you to help put a stop to this useless and immense animal suffering.
