Effective altruism provides a framework for identifying the highest-impact animal welfare interventions, focusing resources where they can prevent the most suffering.
The effective altruism framework encourages welfare advocates to consider not just whether they are doing good, but whether they are doing as much good as possible with their resources and attention. This perspective identifies some potentially counterintuitive conclusions - that organizational and policy-level interventions often have far greater welfare impact per dollar than individual consumer choices. Applying effectiveness thinking to personal animal welfare advocacy and donations can dramatically amplify the impact of limited time and resources.