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…
The Dog Rescue Centre
Why are Dogs Abandoned in Rescue Centers? The majority of dogs in rescue centres are there as a result of their owners abandoning them. Many have been rehomed because they…
Life Hacks for Puppy Owners! a blog about some life hacks to help with puppies and dogs.
Use a baby gate to keep them out of the kitchen. One of the biggest obstacles new puppy owners face is keeping their pups out of the kitchen. Puppies are…
Dog Rehoming Tips for Finding Your Next Pet
[Image 1: This is an adorable photo of a dog (not mine) wearing a sweater. The caption reads, "Welcome to The Farmhouse Life! We love dogs around here."] Welcome to…
How To Choose The Right Breed For Your Home
Can you make the commitment to a dog? Owning a dog is a long-term commitment. When researching breeds, it's important to consider how much time, money and effort you're willing…
4 Dangerous Dog Breeds That Make Great Pets
German Shepherd You may have heard that German Shepherds are dangerous animals, but actually they’re quite the opposite. They are known for their loyalty and intelligence and are very protective…
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Short summary blurb about home-for-cats Home-For-Cats is an animal shelter for cats. The place was founded by a very wealthy man, who built it himself and left it to his…
Start Spring Off Right With the Honey Buzzard
Go out with a bang. In order to ensure your birdhouse is ready for the spring and its new tenants, start by cleaning out last year's nests, dusting the house,…
How to Care for Your Cat – Cat Owner’s Guide
Buy the Right Cat It is important to take time when choosing a cat to adopt, as you will have this furry friend for the rest of his life. First,…
Pet of the Week The cutest pet pug moments ever
Meet Stella from Parks and Rec. Stella is a pug for the sitcom Parks and Recreation. She is played by a dog named Nugget, who does an amazing job of…
Need to Spay or Neuter Your Pet? Here’s How to Get on the List
There are shelters for kittens, puppies and adult dogs. Shelters are places where animals can be housed and cared for during the process of finding them a new home. In…
