It's ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH

While many of you probably can't go adopt a dog right now there are a few easy things you can do to help.  First find somewhere.  Petfinder is a wonderful resource and you can search for shelters and groups in your area by zip. I highly suggest first supporting your local Animal Control. These are usually government funded and the first to get budge cuts.  Secondly you could pick your favorite breed and seek out a rescue group for that breed in your area.  Yes humane societies and no kill shelters are in need as well, but they are usually the first people donate to and the first to get grants and subsidies.

While cash is always needed, it is better to give things.  Animal Controls for example have to turn that money in, it then goes through the city and stuck wherever, not necessarily right back to the animals.   Give things. Have a box in your office for people to bring things in and take a big pile at once. Here is a small list of things most shelters or groups can use:

Linens: towels, blankets, beds etc, used is fine
Food bowls
non destructable, washable toys: Kongs, hard plastic for cats
FOOD, espcially canned
New or gently used collars & leashes
Cleaning stuff: Bleach, brooms, dust pans, mops, hoses, spray bottles, dish soap, laundry soap
Dog & cat shampoo, brushes
cat litter
newspaper
litterboxes & scoops
garbage bags
hamster/gerbil/rabbit food & bedding
Office supplies: envelopes, pens, paper, pencils, markers, page protectors,

Think outside the box too. "Retiring" a used but workable item, some shelters could use them: digital camera, laptop or desktop, lawnmower, washer, dryer etc.


If you do however think now is a good time to adopt a dog, let me know and I can point you in the right direction.