Blog the Change for Animals takes place this week, so let’s gear up!

On April 15th, blog about what you’re doing to Be the Change, inspire the involvement of your readership, and share that vision here with the BtC community! This event positively impacts animals and advocates one-on-one.

TO BLOG THE CHANGE

1. Grab the badge. Visit BtC4animals.com. Paste the code from our sidebar to your blog’s sidebar. This lets folks know you’re taking part and how they can too.

2. Share. Post this to Facebook and Twitter:

APRIL 15: BLOG THE CHANGE FOR ANIMALS! – Get the badge & spread the word! http://bit.ly/buSn5z #BtC4Animals

3. Write your blog post on April 15. Support your favorite cause, shelter, foster or friend. Need more ideas? Revisit previous causes on BtC4animals.com. Many can still use your help. No matter the cause you choose:

• • Make a fresh commitment to act on behalf of animals
  • Inspire others to do the same
  • Spread the word

4. Add your link on BtC4animals.com. On April 15 at 12:01 AM EST, a link list will appear below. Add your blog’s name and post URL – not your main domain – so others can find and support your cause.

5. Share the good will. Visit listings throughout the day and offer encouragement where you can. Remember, a kind word can make a difference! Share your favorite posts on Twitter (hashtag #BtC4Animals), Facebook and email.

Extra credit: Click “Get the Code” at the end of the list and paste it at the bottom of your blog post. While not required, this hosts the list on your site too, generating traffic to and from your page.

Digging Deeper

For January’s Blog the Change, Karen at DoggieStylish questioned the impact we can make by blogging about animal causes. She was frustrated by her efforts to educate people about puppy mills, only to have them proceed with their ill-conceived plans to purchase a pet store puppy. Her post motivated Mel at No Dog about It to drop what she was doing that day and go join a protest at the local Petland.

And, together they motivated me to commit to DOING something – at least once a quarter – to make the world a better place for animals. Think we’re not influenced by your posts? Guess again!

On Friday I’ll be blogging on the GoPetFriendly Blog about the day I spent in Little Rock, Arkansas, helping at a vaccination clinic hosted by The Humane Society of Saline County. It was a great day – one I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for the push Karen and Mel!

Won’t you join us?

This link list opens midnight on April 15, 2011 (EDT).