The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) have come up with a new campaign to get your artistic juices flowing ... you get to draw your friends! The added bonus is that at the same time you can give your friends the opportunity to sign the declaration for animals - 4 simple pledges we all can make to ensure the forward progress of animal welfare movements.

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“The campaign is as simple as letting people know that all it takes is a drop of ink – their signature – to change the lives of animals worldwide” says Louise Paton, senior account manager on the campaign produced by Clemenger Blue.

“The idea behind the website is to draw whacky portraits of your friends and show them that beauty isn’t about the way you look, it’s about the way you act. It’s a fun way of engaging people with a serious issue,” Paton said.

Famous faces in support of this campaign are Imogen Bailey, Abbie Cornish, Pippa Black, Augie March, Erin McNaught, Emily Seebohm, Wil Anderson and Kathleen de Leon Jones.

The Principles of the Declaration

1. The welfare of animals shall be a common objective for all [states];

2. The standards of animal welfare attained by each [state] shall be promoted, recognized and observed by improved measures, nationally and internationally. [Whilst there are significant social, economic and cultural differences between societies, each should care for and treat animals in a humane and sustainable manner][in accordance with the principles of the Declaration];

3. All appropriate steps shall be taken by [states] to prevent cruelty to animals and to reduce their suffering;

4. Appropriate standards on the welfare of animals be further developed and elaborated such as, but not limited to, those governing the use and management of farm animals, companion animals, animals in scientific research, draught animals, wildlife animals and animals in recreation.

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