Do you give to animal charities?

I stopped giving to PETA and HSUS awhile ago as well, due to the same issues Fishbone mentioned. I mostly stick with local stuff now.

As far as the original question, I volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center where I help care for sick and injured wild animals. I mostly work with birds, but I'll sometimes work with small mammals (squirrels, rabbits, opossums) as well. I also have a part-time job at my local animal shelter, but it's incredibly difficult work (both physically and emotionally) for just barely above minimum wage, so it often feels like charity!