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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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?…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Take a tour of The Cat House on the Kings Anyone can take a tour of The Cat House on the Kings, which is the largest no-cage, no-kill, lifetime cat…
Dogs can make great pets, but they can also bite their owners and others. Dogs can make great pets, but they can also bite their owners and others. They bite…
train a dog to sit on command Get the dog's attention by saying their name, then say "sit" in a firm voice (without repeating yourself). Praise the dog when they…
Wayward Paws Dog Rescue: This organization is dedicated to helping dogs in need. They rescue animals facing euthanasia or those who are left abandoned. You can donate to their cause…
Ingredients in your dog's food may be the cause of their stinky breath, and you can begin looking for a solution by checking the ingredients. Turn the bag of dog…
Amy, how long have you worked at SPCA? I’ve been at the SPCA for six years. My first job was at a vet clinic. How did you get into working…
Catnip More than half of American households have a cat, but statistics aren't on our side. In 2012, the ASPCA estimated that nearly 500,000 cats were collected by animal shelters…
in the wild. A lot of people tend to associate cats with people because we have domesticated them, but in the wild, they are solitary animals. Cats are very territorial…
How Often Should You Groom Your Yorkie? If you have a yorkie, you’ll quickly realize that the breed is pretty high maintenance when it comes to grooming. In fact, one…
Why adopt instead of buying from a breeder? Why adopt? Adopting a dog rather than buying from a breeder is a great way to reduce the demand for puppies bred…