How You can Help your Local Animal Shelter
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Animals shelters are usually non-profit organizations which rely on donations from the community.
You can help in so many ways; office duties, cleaning, handyman projects, gardening, and of course, spending time with the animals.
Money is always needed. There are many ways to raise money for the humane society. Bazaars, raffles, garage sales are a few ideas. Get together with friends and collect coupons. Watch for sales and buy two; donate one. Think before you throw out; an old blanket might be perfect for an animal to cuddle in.
If you need exercise, what better way than to take a dog for a walk. Do you need relaxation time? Play with an animal or just cuddle and pet him.
You can help in so many ways; office duties, cleaning, handyman projects, gardening, and of course, spending time with the animals.
Money is always needed. There are many ways to raise money for the humane society. Bazaars, raffles, garage sales are a few ideas. Get together with friends and collect coupons. Watch for sales and buy two; donate one. Think before you throw out; an old blanket might be perfect for an animal to cuddle in.
If you need exercise, what better way than to take a dog for a walk. Do you need relaxation time? Play with an animal or just cuddle and pet him.
DONATE MONEY, COUPONS and POINTS
There are many ways to donate money to your local animal shelter.* Cash is always appreciated. If you are on a tight budget, roll your coins, they do add up.
* Canadian Tire money - Most Canadians have this in a drawer. Gather it up and donate it.
* HBC reward points - your local shelter will have a number to fill in on the donate form
* Airmiles - your local shelter will have a number to fill in on the donate form
* Gift cards for pet stores
COUPONS
There are coupons everywhere; in newspaper flyers, magazines and online.
Here are two sites with printable coupons on the internet. There are many more. Look for your country and area for local coupons.
http://www.print-yourcoupons.com
http://grocerycouponfree.net
Here are two sites with printable coupons on the internet. There are many more. Look for your country and area for local coupons.
http://www.print-yourcoupons.com
http://grocerycouponfree.net
FUNDRAISING
There are so many ways to raise money.Check if your local humane society holds a garage sale. Donate items to it for sale.
BBQ
Garage sale
Craft sale
Car wash
DON'T THROW OUT - DONATE
Be mindful before you throw something away.* Blankets are needed to keep animals warm (wash them before donating, please)
* Newspapers for lining, What a great way to recycle.
* Bathmats and toilet seat covers are perfect for small dogs and cats.
* Plastic bags. Also a great way to recycle.
* Coupons
* Digital cameras. This is a high tech age and we always seem to need the newest model. Donate your old one.
DON'T HAVE A PET ANYMORE?
Losing your pet can be an emotional experience. You may have some comfort knowing that other animals will appreciate receiving your pet's items.
* leashes
* collars
* pet coats
* clean pet toys
* leashes
* collars
* pet coats
* clean pet toys
KURANDA BEDS
These are now very popular with animals shelters. These beds are raised off the cold concrete floor, are chew proof and easy to clean.
Perfect for pets at home. They are easy to move around for cleaning, last forever, easy to clean, and are very comfortable.
Perfect for pets at home. They are easy to move around for cleaning, last forever, easy to clean, and are very comfortable.
Kuranda Beds at Amazon
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER
Get in touch with your local animal shelter to see what they need. Many have a wish list and sometimes a critical list. Phone, email or visit their web site. Make a note of their needs and keep it in your wallet or purse. When you shop, if you find a great sale, buy extra. Use those coupons that you usually throw away.
ASK HOW YOU CAN HELP
Phone - Email - Go online
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Office supplies are needed to keep the shelter running smoothly.
* pens
* sharpies
* tape
* paper
* scissors
* glue sticks
* stamps
* envelopes
* batteries
* USB flash drives
* pens
* sharpies
* tape
* paper
* scissors
* glue sticks
* stamps
* envelopes
* batteries
* USB flash drives
Office Supplies at Amazon
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Cleaning supplies are needed as with animals, there is a great deal of daily cleaning to do.
* rubber gloves
* dish soap
* laundry soap
* dryer sheets
* disinfecting wipes
* hand sanitizer
* bleach
* all purpose cleaner
* brooms and dust pans
* rubber gloves
* dish soap
* laundry soap
* dryer sheets
* disinfecting wipes
* hand sanitizer
* bleach
* all purpose cleaner
* brooms and dust pans
OTHER SUPPLIES
As you work around your home, notice things that you use daily.
* can openers
* garbage bags
* paper towels
* kleenex
* toilet paper
* work gloves
* can openers
* garbage bags
* paper towels
* kleenex
* toilet paper
* work gloves
Kitchen Cleaning Supplies at Amazon
PET SUPPLIES and TOYS
Many shelters have a pet food supplier so I suggest you check before purchasing pet food to donate.
* cat treats
* dog chew bones
* cat litter
* wild bird seed
* pet toys
* cat treats
* dog chew bones
* cat litter
* wild bird seed
* pet toys
Pet Toys at Amazon
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
We all keep a few medical supplies in our home. Your animal shelter uses a great deal of these.
* bandaids
* Q tips
* cotton balls
* wraps
* latex gloves
* heaters
* vaporizers
* bandaids
* Q tips
* cotton balls
* wraps
* latex gloves
* heaters
* vaporizers
Medical Supplies at Amazon
VOLUNTEER
There are so many ways to volunteer your time. Whether you have an extra hour or two, or can volunteer each day, contact your local shelter and ask them how you can help. You will have to fill in forms, of course, as your shelter wants to be sure you are a good person and also determine how you can best help. OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
* assist with office duties - data entry, stuffing envelopes, rolling coins, collating material* general cleaning
* maintenance - carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting
* landscaping - gardening
ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE ANIMALS
* assist with feeding, cleaning cages and kennels, cuddling, grooming dogs and cats, bunnies, other small animals and birds.* walking and playing with dogs
* training special needs dogs - dogs with mild behaviour issues, leash training, obedience training
* bedtime - help close the shelter in the evening - feed, clean, mop and put all the animals to bed
* groomers and bathers - clean and brush animals
* hospital assistants - holding animals for examinations, preparing kennels for recovery
FOSTERING
Special people are needed to foster animals in their home. You provide short term care for animals in your home to help them become adoptable. You must be able to "let go" when the time comes for the animal to be adopted. Which is the easiest way to help?
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