Did you know there are lots of ways to be of great help to a shelter of your choice that don’t involve spending money, using a lot of time or physically going to the shelter facility? Here is an abbreviated list of ways to help that you may not be aware of. Reach out to your Independence Title rep if you would like more details/ideas.
Research • Find local rescue organizations that will pull animals from the shelter into their program and adopt them out. • Find local businesses who will donate food and supplies.
Fundraising • Create, promote and support fundraising events.
Community Involvement • Transport an animal from the shelter to a local rescue organization. • Photographer – animals need great photos so people can see their true personalities! • Children to read to shelter dogs – ZRQGHUIXOEHQHÞWIRUERWKFKLOGDQGGRJ • Walking/bathing/socializing dogs and cuddling cats. • Promote company workdays to perform repairs and spend quality time with the animals. • Connect with local school service groups so students can obtain their required service hours by volunteering at the shelter.
• Apply for grants.
• Champion companies that match employee’s donations. Foster • Short term for Moms and their litters until the kittens/puppies are old enough to adopt. • Medical foster to allow an animal to recover from injury/surgery. • Short term (2 weeks) for shelters that are transporting dogs to other states that require a 14 day quarantine away from the shelter before going on transport. Foster and champion an animal to the public so they get adopted quickly – then foster another! • Weekend getaways so a dog can take a break from the stress of the shelter. • Relieve a foster who needs coverage for vacations, etc.
Social Media • Promote an Amazon Wishlist.
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• Coordinate a food/supply drive.
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