Because of the economy many shelters have seen the number of surrendered animals increase beyond their capacity. Sadly, because of foreclosures and job losses many family pets have been surrendered as families are unable to afford to care for them. Many shelters are full and struggling with caring for the increased number of animals. Most shelters are seeking volunteers to help them in a variety of ways. Click on the petfinder link www.petfinder.com/shelters.html and you can search for shelters in your area. Check out the shelter's webpage and see what opportunities are available to assist - most shelters will list the areas in which they need help.
WAYS TO HELP:
Wish List: Does the shelter have a wishlist posted? Can you provide them with some of the items on their wishlist?
Volunteer: Many shelters are looking for volunteers to assist in many ways... administrative work, cuddling with kittens, walking dogs, cleaning up. There are many ways you can help!
Foster an Animal: Maybe you are unable to commit to adopting an animal but consider fostering an animal... you can provide a loving home for an animal until it is adopted by it's forever family.
Adopt a Shelter Animal: Can you provide a loving forever home to an animal in need? Please consider adopting a shelter animal. What's in it for you? Besides knowing that you will be saving a life, you will enjoy the love and happiness of the animal you saved.
The ways to help and the needs are as varied as the shelters and animals they serve, but the reward is the same! Lots of purrs and tail wags and the love and adoration of your new forever family member.
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