I ask this question because all creation, being created by one creator, are brothers. Even if you aren't a religious person don't you feel that we humans are responsible for caring for those critters who are lower that us? If you are a religious person then you know we were told to care for all the Earth and that which is in it.
On a whole we humans are not doing very well, but how are you doing on a personal level? As with most things, it all starts at home! It doesn't need to require a great deal of money or time either.
*1. Keep your space clean. Is your yard a haven or a disaster? Do your neighbors complain about noise, smells, or looks? Even if they aren't complaining perhaps you could look at your yard from every vantage point. See if there are any eye-sores that require attention.
Using green products is not only good for the environment, but safer for family and pets as well. Don't like poison ivy...pour boiling water at the base of the plant to kill the roots. Need something to Take stains out of the counter top...vinegar and baking soda work wonders.
*2. Keep your animals healthy. If you have pets or livestock they are your responsibility. Keeping them healthy requires keeping them clean, well fed and sheltered. You may not be able to save the polar bears, but by taking proper care of your animals you are setting a good example for your children and neighbors. Good examples breed good behaviors!
*3. Feed the birds. Really you are just supplementing a birds diet when you fill those cute little feeders, but by allowing an area of your yard to stay "natural", you can create an oasis where they can eat the way it was intended for them to eat. This also supplies them with nesting material and it is great fun to watch them hold on to a thin straw and wave in the wind.
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