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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Membership

Learn how you can support In Defense of Animals

How can I join the In Defense of Animals mailing list to receive latest news, resources, and opportunities to help support animals worldwide?

You can sign up, for free, by visiting this page.

I am already a member but want to receive less emails. How can I update my settings?

Visit our member self service page where you can update your personal information and also make updates to your email settings. You can always contact us at info@idausa.org for further assistance.

Do you sell my email to any other organization?

We take all precautions to safeguard your information, including using the latest in security technology. Please visit our Privacy Policy page to learn more.

Donations

Learn more about how to donate to support In Defense of Animals.

How can I become a donor?

Thank you for your interest in become a donor supporting In Defense of Animals! You can donate by visiting our main donation page. We also offer multiple other ways to financially support our work including our Animal Advocates Monthly Giving Program and Legacy Giving options.

Do you have a monthly giving option?

Yes! Our Animal Advocates Monthly Giving Program is a wonderful way to support our work to protect animals. Learn more and become an Animal Advocate today!

How can I give a gift to honor someone or in memory of someone?

Our donation form allows you the option to honor someone or make a contribution in memory of someone. It is a special way to support In Defense of Animals while recognizing someone special to you.

Advocacy Alerts

Learn more about our Action Alerts and certain features we use.

What is FastAction?

FastAction is a safe and secure way for you to save your contact and payment information, allowing you to easily show your support in the future with a single click. In most cases, this information is stored locally in your browser and can be removed if the you clear your cache/cookies. Since the data is stored in the browser, if you are using another device, it will not fill in your information unless you are using the same browser/device.

Why do I need to complete a CAPTCHA check when signing alerts?

CAPTCHA is an industry-standard protection that verifies that the form submission is coming from a human being and not an automated bot.

We use Google’s Invisible reCAPTCHA feature, which provides protection without creating extra steps for most of our supporters. Anyone filling out a CAPTCHA-enabled form will be prompted to answer a verification question only if Google suspects that it may be a bot.

Bot submissions have a negative impact on our reputation and can lead our legitimate signatures to be blocked as well as lead to a significant negative impact on our ability to continue offering advocacy alerts.

We understand the frustration for those users being asked to verify that they are not a bot, however we thank you in advance for helping us maintain our reputation and maintain our ability to continue advocating on behalf of animals worldwide.

Why do some advocacy alerts require more of my personal information than others?

Some of our alerts are being sent to legislators who have submission forms that require such information as address and zip code in order to accept signatures. Often time, it is related to ensuring that the appropriate legislator is sent your signature based on voting districts. At a minimum, we always require first name, last name, and email and will never request additional information unless it is required.

I am able to see some of your latest advocacy alerts for me to sign on your homepage but where can I find other alerts that I can sign in support of?

You can visit our main Take Action page to view all our active alerts that could use your support.

How do I learn about any outcomes from a petition or alert I signed?

You can always visit our News page to see any recent stories and updates we post. We also make sure to update the original posting once any updates are available and include updates in our weekly eNews newsletters and emails we send to signers of certain alerts. Be sure to be signed up to receive our emails and thank you for your support.

General Questions

Common questions that we get from time to time.

How can I learn about volunteer opportunities at In Defense of Animals?

You can visit our Volunteers page to learn more about volunteer opportunities and to apply to volunteer.

Where can I learn more about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle?

Awesome! We love that question! Download our FREE Vegan Starter Guide to learn more.