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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, rescues and shelters do to help prevent these seniors from surrendering their pets? Following are some ideas for animal shelters and animal loving families.

24Jul2009 | Continued
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Fundraisers for Animal Shelters and Rescues: Finding More Small Donations

If the size of donations to your shelter or rescue has become smaller, try to think of fundraising ideas to increase the number of donors. Every donation, no matter what size, is very important to maintain routine services. Animal lovers, including kids, can help plan events like the ones listed below.

10Jul2009 | Continued
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Fundraising with Food: Five Ideas to Help Homeless Pets

Animal lovers and animal shelters can help raise money by organizing food related fundraisers. Families, neighborhoods, church groups, or school groups can coordinate these activities to help homeless pets in their communities. Instead of asking attendees to pay to attend the events below, they could be asked to bring a specified amount of pet food (ask the local shelter for the brand and type of food they need). Could you organize one of the following activities for your community?

11Jun2009 | Continued
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Help Foreclosed Pets Find a Home

Animals are losing their homes daily due to foreclosure. When pets lose their homes in foreclosure, animal shelters or any animal lover can help these pets using the following ideas:

11Jun2009 | Continued