Donate Money
One of the simplest ways
to help your local animal shelter is to donate money. Many shelters have a
donation button right on their website. Click the button, choose the amount you
want to donate and save your receipt for tax time. Some shelters even allow you
to set up recurring payments so you can donate every month.
Another way to donate
money is to attend shelter fundraising events. For example, the Humane Society
often holds races to help raise awareness and money. Sign up for a race and a
portion of your race fee will go toward helping pay for the cost of animal
care.
Donate Supplies
In addition to donating
money, you may be able to donate supplies to your local animal shelter.
Shelters commonly need:
* Cat food
* Dog food
* Food bowls
* Bedding for cats and dogs
* bedding for rodents
* Leashes, collars, and harnesses
* Crates
* Unused dog and cat toys
Contact your local
animal shelter to see what supplies they need most. If they house livestock
they may also need hay, veterinary care, and other livestock supplies.
Donate Your Belongings
Some animal shelters
have other means to raise funds. For example, a local Humane Society may have a
thrift store. Proceeds from the thrift store go to help pay for the care of the
animals. You can donate to the Humane Society by donating your gently used
items to the thrift store. It�s a great way to get rid of clutter and help a
charity at the same time.
Donate Your Time
Finally, almost every
single animal shelter in the country could use a few more volunteers. They need
people to walk dogs, play with cats, and care for the animals by cleaning out
their crates. They also need people to help with press and publicity, recruit
volunteers, train volunteers and much more. You can apply your specialized
skills and help a local shelter. Whether you help care for the animals or help
manage or promote the shelter, your time and skills are needed.
If you want to help
animals and are unsure how you can give back to your community, consider
donating your time, energy, or money to your local animal shelter. It can be a
wonderful feeling to know you�ve helped make the life of an animal better.