I have always loved animals and wanted to make my mark on the animal rights movement in some small way. I campaigned every Saturday for a year outside Harrods in 2015 against the real fur trade, I attend as many Extinction Rebellion protests as I can, and run an animal rights website. I also sing from the rooftops about the health benefits of a raw vegan diet.
I believe it is important children are taught how to treat animals from an early age. After all, the next generation has the capacity to do better once they know better. I have always taught my own children the importance of choosing vegetarian or vegan options over animal-based ones, so ‘cruelty-free’ becomes second nature to them. My main ethos is to teach children in my care to treat the dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs who live in my house with love and respect. They are encouraged to get involved in feeding and general care routines. Their parents are more than happy with this and it is why some chose me over other childminders.
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