Image Working together to give sentient animals ... ... A LIFE ENJOYED, NOT JUST ENDURED Image "For every thousand hacking at the leaves, there's one working on the roots" This is the bit where we say "if you want to elevate standards of animal welfare, then we're going to ask for your help so that together we can make that happen". We'd love the opportunity to tell you about how to put the law alongside animal welfare initiatives and what this reform means for NGOs, industry, international obligations and what it looks like in practice for animals and animal caregivers. With that in mind, wherever we can ... ... we'll be more than happy to present virtually at your conference, summit, webinar or other events. Additionally, please look at the rest of this page: See if there are pieces there that you might be able to help with.And if you have suggestions or ideas, then please use the contact form on the "Get in touch" page to share those with us. Additionally, check back regularly and keep an eye on the SAL Foundation's Facebook page because as we grow we'll be looking for those who are interested in the various positions that are coming up with SAL. GET IN TOUCH We're currently available to present virtually at your event for FREE. Imagine looking at an animal enjoying itself and saying "I helped change the law so that ALL animals could live like that" WHAT DO WE AGREE ON? "Elevating standards of animal welfare" changes the life experience of animals and people on our shared planet "Elevating standards of animal welfare" is a key element of resolving global issues that involve animals e.g. sustainability, climate change, antimicrobial resistance, biodiversity lossAnd a change in the law is necessary because there's limited time and we need a change in behaviour from everyone, now (not just a few people, at some stage). This 3-word law reform is distinctive for many reasons but particulalry because it can speedily be implemented today and make a difference tomorrow. Law reform of this size needs the help of a lot of good people, skills and resources. Missing the opportunities for change now translates to decades more of the limitations, frustrations and consequences of just working with anti-cruelty law. But you can help change that. Get in touch with us and we'll be delighted to show you how replicating this reform works for your organisation and quickly, easily and efficiently "elevates standards of animal welfare" not just on paper, but also in practice. GET IN TOUCH Easy one: Sign the petition Help us spread the message about the simple 3-word law reform that improves the lives of animals and people today, and for generations to come. Now that the website of the Sentient Animal Law Foundation is live (www.sentientanimallaw.org) we're focusing on letting people know about the 3-word law reform that evolves law so it does more than just protect animals from cruelty. And we're asking for your help in letting people know what that 3-word reform is, how to go about implementing it, and recognising how it will make a difference to animals and people. It'll take about 2 minutes to read the half-page awareness petition, sign it and share the link with your networks and contacts. Thanks. Note: SAL is grateful for the opportunity to spread awareness about SAL but does NOT seek donations via change.org and any monetary contributions made by signatories go to the business of change.com and not to SAL. SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION Join us on Facebook and tell the world Join us on Facebook then tell your world about the Foundation If you do just one thing at the moment from visiting here, do join us on Facebook. If you can do two things, then as the second thing please get your friends, family, colleagues and wider networks to join us on Facebook too. This is a game-changing update of the rulebook but it's going to take a massive effort from individuals who, collectively, become one voice speaking for change. That first step to change is awareness and numbers. Thanks. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK Put your skills to advancing the positive life There are a number of things that the Foundation needs help with in order to move this law reform forward. They vary in complexity but they're all important. Can you help? Projects that we're looking for help with at the moment include: Are you good at infographics? We've put our version together but it would benefit from the input of a skilled individual to professionally polish it. Let us know if you can help and we'll send you what we've got so far for your input. Thanks. Is YouTube a piece of cake for you? We're wanting to see the message of the Sentient Animal Law Foundation available on YouTube. Most of the core information is on this website - have you got some ideas and skills that would help? Please contact us and let's see if we can get some ideas up on YouTube. Social networks a skill of yours? Maybe you could help put the Sentient Animal Law Foundation with this area? Got experience in fundraising? Updating the law in a ground roots change that will benefit all governments, organisations, and causes seeking to meaningfully elevate standards of animal welfare. So helping to finance that change will have a massive impact. Marketers - Could you put a proposal together? Provide us with a copy of your checklist of points? All guidance, help and input would be much appreciated. As we grow we'll be looking for people with demonstrated interests and understanding in this area. Grant Applications: We know enough about this area to know it's a maze and would benefit from the insight of someone who knows their way around the options, criteria and how to skillfully complete those forms. Can you help? If you've got some time on your hands, skills to assist the charity, and most of all a fire in your belly about rewriting the animal law rulebook, then please do contact us. GET IN TOUCH Fundraise with a positive walk, positive race or a positive challenge "Positive" animal welfare is about a life enjoyed, so maybe have a positive walk, race, challenge or - well, a positive anything. Then donate the proceeds to the one change that will see animals have positive experience - which is scientific language for being "happy". Starting a positive campaign is as easy as 3 steps. Step 1. Pick a name for your fundraiser, pick a photo and put it on your Facebook page then you're ready to go.Step 2: Spread the word about your fundraiser and ask your friends to give. The more people you tell, the quicker you'll reach your goal.Step 3: Forward your donation to the Sentient Animal Law Foundation and then Watch. 100% of the fundraising money received goes to key SAL projects and we'll let you know where your money is being used. Looking for inspiration? Other fundraisers have: Seek donations in lieu of gifts at events. For example, a person celebrating their 34th birthday party might ask family and friends to donate $34 to the charity in lieu of a gift. (And remember to put a photo of the party on the Foundations Facebook page) Used their musical talents with friends and deliver a concertHave an auction of bric-a-brac, chores, treats or promisesRun a barbequeDo a car wash for friends, family, neighbours and passers-by Do a dog walk Run a raffle or a quiz night onlineHow about a video gaming marathon?Run a virtual class in art, yoga, or anything else you're interested inSet up a Facebook fundraiser for the Sentient Animal Law Foundation There are so many other options - but whatever you do, please put a photo up on the Sentient Animal Law Facebook page! Make a donation: coffee, dinner, and keep the car? Putting the law reform in to action starts with you agreeing that we need an update in the rulebook (law) that requires everyone to give animals a life that includes access to things they'll enjoy. Then you decide to help and choose how much you want to help each week or each month. Maybe you'll decide to donate the equivalent of one cup of coffee each week? Or maybe stay at home one night a month and each month donate the equivalent of that dinner out?Or maybe it's a bigger donation? Maybe keep the car for another year and donate half of the cost of the new car to the cause. You decide - but whatever you do, please celebrate and if you can, send us a photo of the celebration (be sure to include your favourite animal(s) in the photo). From time to time we'll post stories and photos on our Facebook page. GET IN TOUCH Leave ALL animals with a life they enjoy Imagine a world where animals have a life they enjoy rather than one that's benchmarked by their suffering. Would an animal's life enjoyment is worth being part of your Will and your legacy? With a gift in your Will to the Sentient Animal Law Foundation you can help build a world where animals are treated more than just "humanely". Together we can give animals the world they would choose, and one they would enjoy. When writing or amending your Will, we strongly recommend that you always seek advice from an independent financial advisor or solicitor. Get in contact with us and we'll send you some information that will help with some of the essentials. REMEMBER SAL IN YOUR WILL Show what a positive life looks like Show what positive animal welfare looks like You can find "Sentient Animal Law" on Facebook. One of the purposes of the page is to provide a place where people get to show and share ideas, about what positive animal welfare looks like. Animals enjoy toys, food options, music, comfortable surroundings and ... well, what else? For example, do you know that some dairy sheds have brushes installed which the cows enjoy after milking?Better zoos have wide-open spaces and even smaller rooms where animals can enjoy their own peaceful alone time. So what ideas might be applicable for animals whose circumstances vary so enormously from being pampered pets, to farm animals, to even spending most of their time in the wild? The Facebook page is to show and inspire, and also demonstrate that providing access to pleasures isn't as tough as one might think. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK Businesses and philanthropists There are some big pieces of progress in the SAL vision which require some big financial help. One of the biggest at this startup stage, is the scheduled online conference. Perhaps we could talk collaboration and company profile on that? There are also major expansions to be done on the website including, for example, building the proficiency of the database, expanding the resources, and doing a live global comparison of countries focusing on where they are in terms of law that goes beyond cruelty. You know the "why". The website sets out the practicality of the vision as a gamechanger. When you are thinking of what to support this year, please do consider SAL as a way of making a deep ground roots based change. The concept of shifting national and international animal law beyond cruelty hasn't happened in 200 years - we'd love to talk with you if you'd like to see your hand in that shift and that legacy. GET IN TOUCH As a Foundation,... Positive animal welfare law would mean every animal must be given access to comfort, interest, and pleasure. That's a way of really making a difference to their daily life experience. "If all organisations spoke with one voice for this law reform, you'd elevate animal welfare standards in just years instead of decades" The Sentient Animal Law Foundation GET IN TOUCH