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How you can help animal shelters
I decided to write this page for the people who want to help animal
shelters, animal sanctuaries and animal rescue homes. You can do many things
to help animal shelters and you don't have to take in an animal either.
below I've listed some of my ideas that I've gained by working at an animal
shelter, and some by surfing animal shelter sites. If you have anymore ideas
of how to help an animal shelter
e-mail me.
 The obvious one is
make a financial donation to the animal shelter.
Sponsor an animal. Basically you choose a permanent animal and give money to
the animal shelter to help feed and keep it healthy
Newspapers, animal shelters use it to lay on some cage floors.
Blankets or towels these are used as bedding for pup's and kitten's.
Offer your time as a volunteer helper walking the dogs for example.
Organize a sponsored event i.e. walk, run, swim, dog walk etc.
Sanctuaries can always use the help of an electrician, carpenter, builder
etc.
Any
spare building materials, wood, nails, screws, bricks, cement, fencing.
Animal sanctuaries always have open days offer to run the tea stall.
 Cages
and kennels if they are in good condition animal shelters will have them.
collars, leads, jackets, reins, saddles, animal toys, any thing like this in
good condition will save them having to buy it out of precious funds.
The
best way to find out what they need is to ring them and ask.
Do
you have a vehicle and some spare time some sanctuaries need this help to
transfer animals and donated goods.
These ideas came from Nichole Linneman
1. Contact your local Vets and ask them if they would be
prepared to devote some time to a shelter.
2. bake some pet treats. recipes are available on the net
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