Cat and dog lovers all over the world want to know how they can help shelters rescue animals and house them until they find a forever home. But what’s the best way to help these organizations? If you want to contribute to a shelter or humane society near you, here are the Charitable Donations that are needed most by non-profit organizations.
Money
Many animal shelters or rescue leagues run entirely on financial donations. These donations by local citizens are used to pay for food, toys and high priority veterinary care like worm medication or spaying and neutering. To donate money to a local shelter, simply look for a link to their website or visit the facility.
Sponsorship
Have you fallen in love with a cat or dog at a local shelter but are unable to adopt him yourself? Many shelters offer a “sponsorship” program for interested animal lovers. With this program, you can donate money to pay for an individual pet’s adoption fees. This support can actually help some pets, especially senior or disabled animals, to find a loving home.
Blankets and Towels
Animal shelters always need blankets and towels to keep pets warm and to clean up accidents. These charitable donations are some of the most needed contributions in shelters today.
Plastic Bags
An easy way to contribute to your local shelter is to bring them the extra plastic grocery bags hiding under your sink. Why? Volunteers take shelter dogs for a walk outside several times a day, and plastic bags are always needed to clean up dog poo.
Durable Toys
Animals in shelters need plenty of play time. Unfortunately, many animals in shelters are extra stressed and destroy their toys and playthings too quickly. Because of this, shelters need high-quality dog and cat toys to keep rescues occupied. You can contact your local shelter to see what toys they prefer, but usually reliable, durable toys like Kong balls are the most coveted.
If you love animals, there are plenty of ways to donate to a local shelter. Whether you give a monetary donation, sponsor an animal or drop off a box of blankets and toys, you can help shelter cats and dogs have a better existence until they find a forever home.
