When it comes to animals -dogs, whales, lions, or even turtles, there are too many forms of neglect and abuse they face because of human activity.
Our pollution threatens their homes and sources of food.
Our inconsideration allows them to be taken from their natural habitat and into zoos - becoming performers.
Our disregard leads to lack of care and proper treatment, endangerment, and at worst - extinction.
Not all animal lovers are prepared to be front-line protestors. And while there are plenty of other ways to get involved in protecting animals, a great way to do so is by contributing to animal-saving organizations.
1. iHeart Dogs
iHeart Dogs is a great organization and is suitable for any dog lover. On iHeart Dogs shoppers can choose from apparel, dog treats, dog toys, jewelry and other items. The best part is each purchase goes to dogs in need.
The site even lists how your product will benefit shelter dogs by stating the purchase product's contribution. For example, some of the short sleeve t-shirts feed 7 shelter dogs. And you can even shop for dog-themed apparel by breed!
2. Makai Clothing Co.
Makai Clothing aims to protect the turtles from both human and natural-caused threats. They donate 10 percent of their product's profits to turtle conservation and relief efforts. The site includes plenty of merchandise including long and short sleeve t-shirts, tumblers, beanies, beach towels and more.
3. Pawz Shop
Pawz Shop is a proud partner of The Humane Society and aims to help rescue shelter-dogs from being euthanized. Their apparel provides funding for shelters to obtain the needed resources to tend to the dogs' needs. Pawz offers short and long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, bracelets, and even men's apparel. Also, the site is full of plenty of cute dog pictures.
4. Savannah Co.
Savannah Co. has focused their efforts on saving Africa's endangered lions. The organization donates 10 percent of their merchandise proceeds go to lion conservation. Donations are made to the Wildlife Conservation Network. Savannah Co. sells t-shirts but is most popular for their lion bracelets.
5. Ivory Ella
Ivory Ella has become one of the most popular animal-benefitting apparel sites. The organization donates 10 percent of net profits to save the elephants and have donated roughly $1,600,000 to date. While Ivory Ella started out with mostly just long sleeve t-shirts, they have since expanded to short sleeve t-shirts, activewear, outwear, sleepwear, leggings and more.
6. Mercy For Animals
Mercy For Animals (MFA) believes that a humane society is possible. Their efforts are focused on protecting farmed animals, as they are some of the most abused and exploited animals.
The organization attempts to educate individuals on the cruelty and abuse that farmed animals face. MFA also aims to inspire individuals to make "compassionate food choices." You can support MFA by donating here, or by purchasing MFA merchandise.
7. Tees For Bees
Tees For Bees helps protect nature by raising awareness of the declining bee population. With the help of their sold apparel, Tees For Bees contributes financially to saving the bees. With each purchase, the organization donates 10 percent to organizations such as Bee City.
8. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a non-profit, marine conservation organization. Sea Shepherd uses direct actions and tactics and information to protect marine life. Sea Shepherd has appeared on Animal Planet; raising public awareness of illegal whaling. The site includes a wide selection of merchandise including men's, women's, and youth apparel.
9. Endangered Apparel
Endangered Apparel aims to spread awareness and raise money for endangered animals. For every shirt purchased on the Endangered Apparel site, 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to an animal sanctuary. For example, a portion of the proceeds from the koala t-shirts will go directly to a koala sanctuary.
10. Paisley Tiger
Paisley Tiger donates 10 percent of net prices to the Big Cat Rescue. With Big Cat Rescue as a partner, Paisley Tiger helps provide the best home for cats in rescue care, end the abuse of large cats in captivity, and prevent extinction of big cats in the wild. Paisley Tiger's merchandise includes long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, jewelry, tank tops and "dad style" hats.
