Julia Tice, Author at Animal Voice Advocacy

Stronger Together: Building a Network for Animals in Need

Animal Voice Advocacy is not a shelter, sanctuary or rehabilitation center located in one central place. We are something different: a growing network designed to connect trusted animal nonprofits with donors—and with one another. Animal organizations often work independently, but many face the same challenges. They operate with limited funding, small teams, rising veterinary and

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Why Vetting Animal Nonprofts Matters More Than Ever

/ The world of animal advocacy is full of passion. People care deeply. They rescue. They fundraise. They build sanctuaries. They show up when animals are hurting. But here’s something I’ve learned while building AVA: Passion alone does not protect animals. Structure does. Accountability does. Transparency does. If we truly want animals to be represented

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On Sacred Ground: What an Australian Sanctuary Taught Me About Advocacy

When I founded AVA — Animal Voice Advocacy — the vision was clear: to build a global network of vetted animal nonprofits and stand behind them. To represent domestic, farm, and wild animal organizations. To raise awareness. To raise funds. To amplify voices that cannot speak for themselves. But vision from a desk and understanding

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