Take Action!

1. Help ban the import and sale of fur and foie gras

Globally, more than 100 million animals suffer and die in the fur trade each year. Meanwhile, foie gras production is immensely cruel and widely criticised. Every year, millions of birds endure unimaginable physical and psychological pain in the production of this so-called ‘delicacy’.

Both practices were found to be incompatible with UK animal protection legislation, which is why fur farming and the production of foie gras were banned in 2000 and 2011, respectively. And yet, their importation and sale continues. Surely, if fur and foie gras are too cruel to be produced in the UK, then they are too cruel to be imported and consumed in the UK.

Please ask your MP to support the next step of banning the import and sale of foie gras and fur. Thank you. 

2. Help our campaign for a UK-wide ban on snares

In 2023, our government petition, calling for a ban on the use of snares was debated in Westminster – with the huge majority of MPs, from different political parties, speaking in support of a ban on snares. In that same year the Welsh Government banned the use of snares. The Scottish Government has just brought in a ban on snares under its Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.

It is estimated that more than a million animals, including foxes and badgers, are killed by these horrific devices every year. Even cats and dogs become trapped in them and suffer unimaginable pain and sometimes death.

We need to push for a UK-wide ban on all snares. That’s why, ahead of the next General Election, we are asking all political parties to pledge to ban snares as part of their manifestos.

3. Help wildlife in a changing climate

The climate crisis is bringing extreme weather that threatens Britain’s wildlife. Heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms increasingly put our beloved species at risk. It’s crucial we take action to protect British animals from these severe weather conditions.

4. Help us call for a more hopeful future for race horses

The aftercare of horses leaving the racing industry is a disgrace. Currently, only about £130 per horse is allocated by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) for aftercare provision of the 7,500 horses (approx.) who leave racing each year. This leaves thousands of horses vulnerable to uncertain futures where brutal ‘disposal’ methods of unwanted horses are commonplace. Help us support George Eustice’s call for £12 million from the HBLB to be ringfenced for race horse aftercare.

5. Spread the word about our new Universities Challenged campaign and website

Our latest campaign will target universities to ensure that cruel experiments are consigned to the history books. We want to shed light on what types of experiments are being conducted and which species of animals are being routinely abused.

In addition, the information provided here can be used by students who are already at university, whether or not they are studying science, who deserve to know how their tuition fees are being spent.

Please visit the website and share the link with anyone you know who is a prospective student, current student, or anyone who wants to see an end to animal experiments.

6. Help us get hatching projects out of classrooms

Write to Gillian Keegan MP, Secretary of State for Education, requesting that the reference to hatching and rearing chicks be removed from the Year 5 National Curriculum guidance.

You can also send our “What’s wrong with hatching projects” factsheet and letter to any teachers who may be considering running hatching projects. Email us their name and school address and we can send these on your behalf.

7. Sign & share our new petition calling for an end to shooting

We have launched a new petition which calls for a ban on the production, release and shooting of pheasants and partridges. The time is right for a huge show of public opposition to the terrible things that this bloodsport does to animals:

– The breeding parent birds imprisoned for life in appalling metal cages

– Killing of native wildlife, to ‘protect’ the pheasants and partridge until they are shot

– Significant negative impact on other wild animals, caused by the birds’ mass release.

– Use of toxic lead shot

– And, of course, the shooting, wounding and killing of the actual pheasants and partridges themselves.

Help us show the Westminster and devolved governments that we oppose this cruelty.

Please sign and share the petition. Thank you.

8. Make the switch to a kinder, plant-based diet

Going vegan is the single biggest step we can all take to help animals. You can download a free copy of our Guide to Going Vegan, as well as our Guide to Plant Based Cooking on a Budget. You might also like to check out our tips for vegan shopping and cooking at this difficult time.

9. Download Animal Aid’s guide on “How to get active for animals!”

Campaigning for animals can be a positive way to engage with the public about animal rights issues and encourage more compassion. It can also help influence businesses and other decision makers to avoid cruel practices. If you are new to campaigning or a seasoned activist looking for new suggestions, check out our guide on “How to Get Active for Animals!”

10. As well as adding your name to petitions started by Animal Aid, there are also petitions started by others which are pushing to end the persecution and killing of various animals, and to protect our ability to fight for animals

The following petitions are only a small sample:
National Lottery Heritage Fund, stop giving money to kill grey squirrels!
Stop animal gifting
Stop the planned killing of wild parrots in the UK

Thank you so much for your help.

If you would like more information about any of these campaigns, please contact us. Please also take a moment to find out about more general ways you can support our work. And don’t forget to stay in touch! Please sign up to our email list, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.