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Step 1
Call your local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or another animal shelter in your area. Talk to a counselor and find out what the needs of the community are regarding dogs. You will probably be told about neutering, medical care and dog homelessness.
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Step 2
Determine how you want to advocate for dogs now that you know their needs. Do you want to donate money for the neutering or medical services of stray dogs? Do you want to work with local lobbyists to create new laws that positively affect dogs in your area? Or do you want to foster care dogs in preparation for them to go into a permanent home? Decide where you can best help.
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Step 3
Write down your first task and post it where you can see it. This may sound simple, but it's important for your success.
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Step 4
Get to work! Volunteer at your local ASPCA. Write your congressman. Tell your neighbors and friends about your new aim in life. Rescue sick dogs. These are all ways you can advocate for dogs. You can also always adopt a dog.
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Step 5
Check your success as an advocate. You should do this after 30 days of your first task. Ask yourself a question: Did you help a dog or dogs with your task? If the answer is “yes,” pat yourself on the back and keep up the good work. If your answer is no, pat yourself on the back for trying and do another task. Failure is a way to hone your skills and find out best how you can help dogs.
