Part II
There are so many ways you can take just one action to make life better for animals this new year, that this week's blog is a Part II!
Here are some ideas for helping animals in your own community. Keeping pets in their own safe and loving homes is the best option of them all!
- Offer to drive an elderly or limited-mobility neighbor's pet to veterinary appointments.
- Offer to walk the dog for an eldery or limited-mobility neighbor (this is a good community service project for a responsible teen).
- Sponsor a spay/neuter for a low-income person and offer to bring the pet to the transport (S.A.V.E.) .
- Donate a bag of pet food to someone in need. People who won't accept "hand outs" for themselves may still accept help for their animals.
- Provide clean, fresh straw or hay for an outdoor dog's house.
- Do you know of a dog on a chain? Offer to help put up a trolley, kennel, or fence. (Tips)
- Play with and train your dog! So many dogs are abandoned due to "behavior issues" that would never have developed if they had been exercised adequately and trained at the appropriate age. It is NEVER too late to train your dog to be a Canine Good Citizen. Then you can enjoy a lifetime together in peace and harmony. Our wonderful friends at The Four Paws offer very affordable training, check it out!
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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| LIZ sez "Exercise is awesome!" LIZ is available for adoption: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16998490 |
The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!
