Are Volunteers the Biggest Donors to Your Animal Shelter or Rescue?
Volunteers donate 50% more than non-volunteers according to a study several years ago. Is this true for your animal rescue or shelter? A few weeks ago I volunteered to work…
The girl communicates with a stray dog on the street. Pet the dog.
Four Ideas for Finding Volunteers to Help Homeless Pets
Are you looking for new volunteers to work at your shelter, to participate in fundraising events, to offer professional services, or to serve on an advisory board? What about targeting…
The girl communicates with a stray dog on the street. Pet the dog.
Offsite Adoptions: Ten Point Checklist for Volunteers
Offsite adoption events are widely used by many shelters and rescues to increase homeless pet adoptions. Many animal lovers don’t like to go to animal shelters. And, you can often…
Young adult woman working and playing with adorable dog in animal shelter
Ideas for Producing Videos that Find Homes for Homeless Pets
Are your online videos as effective as they could be? YouTube videos have become a standard on many websites, blogs, and Facebook pages. Many could be much more effective in…
A multiracial group of four seniors volunteering at an animal shelter. They are in one of the meet and greet rooms. The two women are sitting on a bench by a sunny window playing with one of the rescued cats. The two men are cleaning and sweeping the room. The African-American woman is in her 60s and her friends are in their 70s.
How Animal Shelters Can Get the Word Out About Spay / Neuter Programs
Does your animal shelter or rescue offer low-cost or even free spay and neuter services? A spay day event in our area recently was not fully booked with appointments for…
Increase Pet Spay Neuter with These Resources
If you’re thinking about starting a spay-neuter clinic or maybe you need to expand the clinic you already have, here are some ideas you can use. Best Friends has extensive Spay-Neuter Resources including…
Banish Politics from Your Animal Shelter
Do shelter politics get in the way of saving the lives of homeless pets? Sometimes I get emails from newsletter “unsubscribers” who answer the “why” question saying they no longer…
Help Senior Citizens Keep Their Pets
Animal shelters are filled with pets given up because their senior humans are going to nursing homes, assisted living, hospice, or just can’t afford them. What can animal lovers and…
Help Seniors Adopt and Keep Their Pets with These Grants and Ideas
It’s heartbreaking to visit a shelter or rescue group and see all the homeless pets given up by seniors who can no longer afford them. Or sometimes they’re given up…
Take Advantage of the Recession: Empty Storefronts and Underemployed Professionals Can Help Homeless Pets
As the recession drags on, animal shelters and rescues are looking for new fundraising and adoption ideas. Try taking advantage of the recession to help homeless pets. Here are a…
Seven Ways to Prevent Pets from Becoming Homeless
How often do you read a homeless pet story that could have been prevented? Here are some ideas for animal shelters and animal lovers to help prevent pets from losing…
Eight Ways Kids Can Use Computer Skills to Help Homeless Pets and Animal Shelters
Involving kids at the local animal shelter by using their computer skills can provide enormous help to the shelter and be a great way for kids to volunteer. Shelters can…
Ten Ways Kids Can Use Facebook to Help Homeless Pets
Most teenagers spend a good part of their days using Facebook and texting their friends. Take advantage of these social networking skills by asking animal-loving teenagers to help homeless pets.…
dog eagerly awaits adoption from the animal shelter
Eight Holiday Ideas for Animal Lovers to Help Homeless Pets
Here are eight ideas for animal lovers and their families to help homeless pets this holiday season. — Order a Kuranda bed for your local shelter. — Offer to set up or…
Young adult woman playing with dogs in animal shelter. She wants to adopt one dog.
Last Minute Holiday Ideas for Animal Shelters
Do you have a serious budget deficit? Or do you have a special needs pet who needs medical care or a foster family? Is your pet food bank nearly empty?…
A multiracial group of four seniors volunteering at an animal shelter. They are in one of the meet and greet rooms. The two women are sitting on a bench by a sunny window playing with one of the rescued cats. The two men are cleaning and sweeping the room. The African-American woman is in her 60s and her friends are in their 70s.
Seventy Holiday Ideas to Help Homeless Pets
As the holiday season approaches, take advantage of Animal Shelter Tips website articles and blog posts about holiday fundraising, involving kids, working with other nonprofits, improving your website, and more.…
Young adult woman playing with dogs in animal shelter. She wants to adopt one dog.
Ten Holiday Gifts to Help Homeless Pets
It’s that time again to buy holiday presents, send cards, and plan holiday outings. What are the gift possibilities offered by the animal shelters and rescues in your community? Larger…
Woman Volunteer cleaning carrier or cage in cat shelter
Are You Sabotaging Your Shelter’s Fundraising Efforts?
Do you ever wonder why you don’t see more revenue from your publicity or fundraising efforts? Are you adding new donor names to your database after each fundraising event? Are…
A Dog Is Advertising for It's Adoption by Wearing an Adopt Me Bandana
Earn a Cash Grant for Your Animal Shelter or Rescue
Help your animal shelter or rescue win cash grants just by voting in the Shelter Challenge. Go to the Animal Rescue Site to read how the Shelter Challenge works. This contest…
dog eagerly awaits adoption from the animal shelter
Creative and Easy to Organize Fundraisers to Help Homeless Pets
As the summer progresses and many nonprofits schedule fundraising events in your community, take note of the events they sponsor. You may find some new ideas to use in fundraising…
They’re Cute and Cuddly. Are Rabbits Right for You as a Pet?
Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons of rabbits as pets. If you are considering rabbits as pets, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons…
How To Tell if Your Bird is Sick and How to Help Them Along
Loss of appetite Loss of appetite: There are several signs that indicate your bird is not eating enough. First, listen for the sound of your bird chewing or swallowing their…
How A Dog Helps You Live A Longer And Healthier Life
Dogs Relieve Stress Dogs can help you live longer and healthier in many ways. First, a dog’s unconditional love is good for your physical health. Petting an animal has been…
8 New Adoptable Pets at Riverdale Animal Shelter
Allegra, an adorable 5-month-old kitten Allegra is a 5-month-old kitten who needs to be spayed and up to date on shots. Allegra gets along well with kids, other cats, and…
Our 3 Favorite Dog-Friendly Cities
New York City New York City is arguably one of the most dog-friendly cities in the United States. New Yorkers are often crazy about their pets, and it shows through…
7 Ways to Help a New Dog Adjust to Your Household
Familiarize Them with the Space One of the biggest things you can do is to familiarize your dog with the space. You want them to feel safe, so it's important…
5 Tips to Help You Take Better Care of Your Pets
Take time to play with your pet. All pets, especially dogs and cats, need their humans to spend time playing with them. You can go for walks or play fetch…
Keeping A Pet Deer
Ella, the deer, was rescued from the wild when she was a fawn. When Ella was a fawn, she was rescued from the wild. This blog is about what happened…
Getting Ready for a New Kitten? A Get-Started Guide
Getting Ready for a New Kitten? A Get-Started Guide: a blog about new pet ownership. Kitten-proofing your home While kittens are adorable and playful, their curiosity can get them into…
Does Your Dog Have Puppy Teething Symptoms? A blog around the symptoms of puppy teething and how to treat it.
What are the Symptoms of Puppy Teething? Keep an eye out for the following signs, which indicate your puppy is teething: Your pup may chew more than usual. Put on…
