Better with Animals

Our mission is to increase awareness of how our daily choices affect animals and the environment.
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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

“Our lives are made from the things we pay attention to... many of us are spending more time in the natural world than ever before, and our environments may be as new and undiscovered as a holiday destination on the other side of the world.”

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

This Earth Day, let’s all commit to living more sustainably. Let’s be kinder to our planet. 💕🌎💕

#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #EarthDay #EarthDay2020 #EarthDay50

[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

As Earth Day turns 50, we can all reevaluate how we are helping (or harming) our planet.

Every choice we make affects our planet. Let’s make sure we choose wisely

There is too much at stake. Our planet is worth changing our habits for!

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

“More than a million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction because of the myriad ways humans are changing the earth by farming, fishing, logging, mining, poaching and burning fossil fuels.”

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

Animal organizations usually rely on donations to operate. If you can, please consider making a donation to your local shelter, rescue group, or sanctuary (there are sanctuaries for wild animals, for farm animals, or even for senior or special needs animal companions).

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

With the pandemic, many shelters and rescue groups may be short-staffed as their employees and volunteers may be sick or afraid of getting sick. Many may no longer have access to the vet clinics and pet shops where they used to keep many of their animal guests.

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

People who opt for adopting should remember that they will be busy again once things go back to normal. Adopting an animal companion should mean giving them a home for life. Those who do not believe they will be able to commit long term should consider fostering instead.

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

“It represents a significant step forward for true circular recycling of PET and has the potential to reduce our reliance on oil, cut carbon emissions and energy use, and incentivise the collection and recycling of waste plastic.”

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

“We are just recognising that in many species, survival skills must be learned from elders who learned from their elders. Until now, culture has remained a largely hidden, unrecognised layer of wild lives.”

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

Be informed! Be kind!

#WorldWildlifeDay #Conservation #BeTheChange

[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

Wildlife is all around us! It includes the large animals half a world away as well as the amazing urban wildlife right where we live.

Unfortunately, animals are feeling the pressure.

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

The products we buy, the foods we eat, how we choose to commute or have fun, which politicians we vote for… every decision has an impact on animals and on the environment. Let’s be smart about our decisions! Let’s all live more sustainably.

[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

What a creative idea for fundraising! Way to go Wisconsin Humane Society!

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

When trying to help birds or other wild animals, please do some research beforehand to make sure you do not offer them anything that may harm them.

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[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

We all love animals. Let’s make sure we keep their best interests in mind!

[Better with Animals @bwanimals]

We love seeing wildlife - even better if we can capture those exhilarating moments in pictures or video. However, we must be mindful about how we may impact wild animals.

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We (photography enthusiasts or professionals alike) must make sure we do not stress animals unnecessarily and do not put them in harm’s way - at the time of the encounter or later (such as by encouraging behaviors that may endanger them in the future).