"I have been contributing to CEASE for the past few years. Prior to that I contributed exclusively to a national organization, but I find that supporting a local animal rights group can be more satisfying, especially recently. I use public transportation and I have seen evidence of my contributions in the form of 'Legally Cruel' billboards at Government Center T stop and Back Bay T stop. Since one million people use the 'T' daily, I think you are reaching a huge portion of the population, most of whom are young people." —Chris W.

About CEASE

Founded in Massachusetts in 1979, CEASE is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to ending animal cruelty and exploitation. Over the past several years CEASE has focused primarily on the issue of fur. CEASE raises public awareness of these issues through media campaigns and public outreach.

Since there are many ways in which animals suffer and are exploited, and since there are financial constraints to consider, CEASE has chosen to design and implement campaigns one at a time. Rather than attempt to address many complex issues simultaneously, we have found it more effective to concentrate our efforts on specific areas of advocacy. For our voice to be heard, we must make difficult decisions on where to place our time and energy and how best to honor the trust placed in us by our generous and committed membership. And how best to honor the animals, for whom we speak.

Today, our focus may be on fur: on fur farms and the trapping industry. Tomorrow, we may shine our spotlight on the suffering of animals trapped in another way: in the world of circuses and other forms of entertainment in which animals are routinely abused.

Whatever the battle, in the war for justice for living creatures, we are grateful for your generous support.

To join CEASE or donate to our campaigns for animals, please visit our membership page.

CEASE, Citizens to End Animal Suffering & Exploitation, founded in 1979 and based in Somerville, MA, is not affiliated with any other group using the name CEASE.

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