Are you looking to make a difference? When it comes to lending a hand for our furry friends in need, there are plenty of ways to give back. Whether you have a few hours a month or you’re working with a tight schedule, every minute makes a difference when it comes to providing dogs with a better life. Here are some ways you can get involved and support our canine companions:
- Volunteer at a local shelter.
Visit your local animal shelter to learn how you can support their efforts. Many shelters are in need of donations—cozy blankets or towels, bags of food, toys, and other items to help ensure the comfort of their furry residents. Ask if you can take a dog out for a walk, or offer to watch a dog for a weekend. Sometimes, all it takes for a dog’s true personality to shine is a little separation from the shelter. Lastly, many shelters hold adoption events or fundraisers, and they need help setting up, walking dogs during the event, and spreading the word.
- Become a foster.
Fostering a dog is a great way to help a furry friend in need while also determining if a long-term commitment is the right move for you. Many foster organizations have supplies of food, crates, toys, and other necessities to support your involvement. There are so many dogs that need a home, and this is a great way to help keep dogs out of shelters until they find their forever home.
- Donate to animal welfare causes.
If you don’t have the time to commit to volunteering, donating to organizations and causes that are making a difference for dogs is a great way to get involved. There may be support needed for a dog that was discovered alone with injuries, or an organization may be raising money to save animals from an unsafe environment. Your donation can provide the care a dog needs to get a new leash on life.
- Organize a fundraiser.
Organize a fundraiser in your community that benefits your local animal shelter or a cause close to your heart. A fundraiser could be in the form of a pet-friendly run/walk, a trivia night at a local restaurant, or an adoption event. By getting the community involved, you can raise awareness and increase support for this cause.
Regardless the number of resources you have, there are plenty of ways to make a difference for dogs. Who knows, you may find yourself meeting a furry friend that you just can’t resist bringing home.
At The Canine Culture, we’re proud to support local rescue organizations that help dogs in need by offering special rates, donating, and providing free grooming services.