I try to volunteer at an animal shelter as often as I can.  I think its important to care for animals. I didn't used to have much thought toward them but that changed as I learned more about animal cruelty.
That's great! I'd love to work at an animal shelter one day! Does your facility care for mostly dogs and cats, or do you also help sick or wounded wildlife?
Dogs, cats, some reptiles, and small animals like guinea pigs.  We were thinking of rescuing a couple guinea pigs.
I've adopted two cats from animal shelters! I try to support my local no-kill shelters, it's such a shame when an animal is put to sleep because it isn't claimed quickly enough by a new owner.
I know. I feel so sad because its not their fault that they're in that situation.  That's awesome that you adopted some cats.  I think there are animal shelters all over the nation but I'm not sure.
There definitely are! The Humane Society of the United States has locations all over the country! They're a great organization because they fight to en animal related cruelties! 
I love that.  It good to have people standing up for animals that have no voice.  What kind of cruelty does it include?  Animal Hoarding?
its Philanthropy 400 listing. 
As of 2001, the group's major campaigns targeted five issues: factory farming, animal blood sports, the fur trade, puppy mills, and wildlife abuse. The organization works on a full range of animal issues, including companion animals, wildlife, farm animals, horses and other equines, and animals used in research, testing and education.
HSUS reported its revenue as US$129 million and net assets of US$215 million as of December 31, 2014.
HSUS pursues its global
, Newkirk had given no thought to animals rights or even vegetarianism. In 1970, she and her husband moved to Poolesville, Maryland, where she studied to become a stockbroker. A neighbor abandoned some kittens, and Newkirk decided to take them to an animal shelter. She told Specter:
Newkirk took a job in the kennels, witnessing the mistreatment of the animals, including physical abuse. Kathy Snow Guillermo writes that Newkirk disinfected kennels by day, and by night studied animal care, animal behavior, and animal-cruelty