Take Action
Want to make a difference? We'll show you how step-by-step.
Have a particular animal issue you're interested in? Then take action By Campaign where you'll discover the best actions you can take to help animals in that situation.
Want to help animals by changing the law? Then visit our legislative area where you can learn about the laws currently on the books and find out where the work needs to be done ... contact your local and national legislators and urge them to do the right thing for animals ... find out what you can do to change the law in your city ... and much more.
Want to know what you can quickly do to help Born Free USA? See our Action Alerts. Here, from the comfort of your mouse, you can send emails to targeted individuals or campaigns with just a click.
In short, all the tools and resources you'll need are in this section. So have fun and explore!
Ask Your Senators to Save a Chimpanzee, a Lion, and a Wolf
Please write your two U.S. Senators and urge them to co-sponsor The Captive Primate Safety Act and Great Cats and Rare Canids Act right away.
HB 4801 Bans the Ownership of Primates as Pets
Update: Good news! This bill was signed in to law. Thanks to everyone who took action on this important piece of legislation.
Bill Description: If this bill passes, it will be illegal to own any type of primate as a pet.
