YOU are their voice. YOU can be a difference.

Hey everyone! So it has definitely been awhile since I have been able to catch a breath and get on here to update everyone. If you have read my last posts you are aware that I am extremely passionate about animal rights along with a variation of other issues that are well known throughout our communities, societies and even our entire country. My platform for the Miss Fulton County pageant was " The Prevention of Animal Abuse and Neglect" and it will continue to be my platform throughout my pageant career.Through the Miss America Organization and simply by just being a contestant I am capable of representing this cause and making a difference. It is very important for people to realize that animal abuse does not only concern animals. It has actually been proven that criminals in our jails and anyone who has harmed another human being has also been guilty of some form of animal abuse. These animals have no voice and it is one of my goals to be that voice for them and to distribute an education throughout the public as to how they can do the same.

The ASPCA stands for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals". They are an outstanding non proft organization with plenty of knowledge as to how you can help animals within your own community, making a difference at your local shelters, how to support the ASPCA, and how to actually become an ambassador yourself! One thing they prominently promote is the concept of "Learn-Report-Fight" which explains that the right thing to do when learning about an animal abuse case is to report it. Dont be afraid to report what you have learned or what you have seen! The well being of a defenseless animal is at stake and YOU can make the difference between life and death for that animal.

There are rather simple actions involved in aiding the cause of protecting animals. Any skill or talent you happen to have can be used to help an animal or prevent the abuse. The top ways to help in your community include being aware of abuse, spreading the knowledge throughout your community with attention grabbing events such as fundraisers or fliers, volunteering in some way at a shelter, starting a neighborhood watch, promoting spaying and nuetering, bringing the high cost of spaying and neutering to attention, and also keeping in mind that wildlife need our protection as well.