Every pet lover wants to help out local pet
shelters. Oddly enough, many people think that the only
way to donate to a pet shelter is to give money. This
couldn’t be further from the truth. While money is an
essential need, there are several ways you can donate to
a pet shelter. Even those with little money to spare can
provide something their favorite shelter needs. If
you’re unsure how to donate to your favorite shelter,
follow these easy steps.
Step 1
Donate supplies. Pet shelters
always need supplies. The exact supplies they need will depend
on what everyone else has donated. If you’re unsure of what
supplies to donate, call the shelter and ask them what they
need. This helps avoid donating unneeded supplies. A shelter
may have all the dog food they need for several months, but
may be low on treats or toys.
Step 2
Give money for needed
supplies. Money is often needed more than supplies because it
allows the shelter to buy exactly what they are lacking. This
money isn’t just needed for supplies. Shelters need money to
pay for operations and utilities. The items most people take
for granted are the expenses and most shelters struggle with
them..
Step 3
Volunteer at the shelter. Many
pet shelters are non-profit organizations. This means they
must count on volunteers to do most of the work. It’s
impossible to pay the amount of people needed to run a
shelter. If you have free hours throughout the week, take that
time and donate it. You could spend time walking dogs or
feeding cats.
There are a number of jobs to do and your help would be
greatly appreciated.
Step 4
Turn your home into a foster
home. No-kill shelters have trouble finding enough space for pets.
This means that they sometimes have to turn animals away. When
you make your home into a foster home, you allow more pets to
get the help they need. Taking in just one animal can make a
big difference.
Step 5
Adopt a pet of your own. Why
visit a fancy pet store when you can adopt a pet? This is not
only a wonderful way to donate to a shelter, but it’s a
great way to bring love into your home.
What to Donate
Pet shampoo
Bath towels (new or used)
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Dishwasher soap
Hand sanitizer
Liquid hand soap
bleach (typically the Clorox brand)
Laundry detergent (powder or liquid)
Batteries
Copy paper
Chew treats
Dog/cat toys
Dog/cat food/water bowls
Flea and tick prevention- Capstar,
frontline (all sizes)
Collars
Leashes
Lawn hoses
Crates
Cat litter
Small gravel or sand for play areas
Kiddie swimming pools for the dogs
Rubber backed rugs to use in crates and
kennels
Canned cat and dog food
Dry cat and dog food
Pooper scoopers
Puppy/kitten milk supplements
Puppy/kitten vitamins
Also consider
gift cards as a nice donation, if you don't want to give cash
or supplies.
Gas cards are great if shelter uses a van
for adoption off premise
If you would like to donate and
can not make it to the shelters contact us at Loving
Touch Pet Sitters and we will be more then happy
to pick up your donation and bring it to the
shelter of your choice and donate it under your name.
Thinking about getting a pet,
Before you get a puppy mill dog think about
adopting from a shelter. You can save a life!
Every pet lover wants to help out local pet
shelters. Oddly enough, many people think that the only
way to donate to a pet shelter is to give money. This
couldn’t be further from the truth. While money is an
essential need, there are several ways you can donate to
a pet shelter. Even those with little money to spare can
provide something their favorite shelter needs. If
you’re unsure how to donate to your favorite shelter,
follow these easy steps.