This is the season of giving, and some people ponder donating or volunteering time for a charity with a good cause. Why not donate or volunteer for a charity organization that involves animals? Unfortunately, thousands of animals are recklessly abandoned each year, and lots of them end up in animal shelters where many end up being euthanized. Even if you don’t want to adopt a new family friend, there are other ways to help make the world a better place for local cats and dogs, like volunteering your time or even donating things like food and animal supplies. Moreover, there are various charities to protect our wildlife and ocean life. Now the only question left is how do you select a good charity or organization? Here’s a few ideas.
1- Do Your Research.
Not all charities and organizations are equal. Before you donate any sum of money to any organization, do your research. Start with Charity Navigator.org, which not only lists most national and local charities but also gives you the important statistics you need to know to make an educated choice.
2- Give Your Time.
If you don’t have a lot of money or just would like to bond with animals, why not volunteer at your local animal shelter? Whether walking and washing dogs or working in the clerical department, you know that you’re taking an active role in the changing the lives of neglected or abused animals. Time is often the greatest gift of all.
3- Go Local.
It does not matter if it’s your local ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals) or The Humane Society of the United States, they are both nationally known organizations that work locally to save the abandoned pets in your area. They always need money and time. Visit ASPCA.org and HumaneSociety.org for more information.
