How to help with the cause.

1. Educate yourself, using trusted resources. Do not take posts on forums and replies to articles as the truth, ever! Realize that there is always opposition to the truth-particularly if there is profit involved. Some people breed over 1,000 dogs at their facilities. At $400-$1,000 a puppy, they are making major money. They don't want the truth about their industry to become public knowledge.

2. Educate others. Post facts on your websites, protest, get a t-shirt, pass out brochures, talk to people that are browsing the pet stores in malls. Let it be known what you have learned.

3. Volunteer, foster, donate. People and their resources are the only things that these animals have. Shelters and rescue groups are in Disaster Relief. So many animals that they are almost always full.

4. Encourage progressive, sensible and ethical legislation. Write your representatives. Sign petitions. Most importantly: register to vote and let it be known that you support animals.

5. Get a bumber sticker. A lot can be said with a few simple words as your traveling. "Spay and Neuter", "Proud Mom/Dad of a Rescue Dog", "Dogfighting is the 'pits'".

6. Commit to getting over breed specific traits. Love the animal who needs it NOW.

7. Share your opinions. Without your passion, the cause doesn't have a chance.

8. Watch your community. If you have any concerns about a possible puppy mill, act on it. Get animal control, humane societies and local law enforcement involved. You would be doing a disservice not to.

9. Don't become so committed to saving animals that you start hoarding.

10. Create a blog, buy ad space, or take up a collection for a billboard encouraging rescue.