Turn Your Compassion into Action
Animals depend on us to turn concern about cruelty into stronger protections. By speaking up to lawmakers and helping elect people willing to act, we can make animal protection a priority in Pennsylvania.
Get to Know Your Legislators
Start with your state representative and senator. Introduce yourself as a constituent and let them know that protecting animals matters to you. A personal email, phone call, or meeting can begin a relationship that helps you advocate for animals throughout the year.
When legislation needs action, make a specific request: ask your legislator to cosponsor a bill, vote for its passage, or oppose a measure that would harm animals. Follow up, ask where they stand, and thank them when they take meaningful action.
Find your legislators • Explore animal protection legislation • Read our tips for contacting your legislators
Help Elect People Who Will Protect Animals
Stronger laws depend on lawmakers willing to champion them. Review Humane PA’s endorsements, learn about candidates’ records, and vote in every election.
Help an endorsed candidate reach voters by volunteering for their campaign or coordinating a small coffee with friends and neighbors. Let candidates know that their commitment to animals is a reason for your support. Show them that animal protection matters to the people they seek to represent.
View Humane PA’s endorsements • Find voting information and election deadlines
Build Political Power for Animals
Animals have no political voice unless we build one for them. Contributions to Humane PA help us support humane candidates and strengthen animal advocates’ influence in Harrisburg. Your support helps elect lawmakers who will work to prevent cruelty.
Every call, every vote, and every advocate helps make animals harder to ignore. Together, we can give them the political voice—and the protections—they deserve.