On the topic of animal shelters, here are ten ways to raise money for your local shelter:
- Gather the seeds of the flowers in your garden. In the spring, plant them in old cups and pots and hold a plant sale. Or if your thumb isn't remarkably green, then have a seed sale. Be sure to make clear that profits are going to the shelter!
- If you have lots of veggies or fruits from your garden now, you can sell them to neighbors. Or do the same next year. A pumpkin patch will work great because people will want pumpkins for Halloween, and you can even give one to the shelter for a decorative touch.
- Write a book. This is quite far-fetched but if are about to publish a book, you may want for some of the profits to be donated to a shelter. This is great especially if the book is about pets.
- Host a craft sale. Or a bake sale. Get your closest friends together for a night of baking and crafting then sell your creations the next day.
- Take on a few odd jobs. This is great for the kids! They can rake leaves, walk someone's dog, or mow the lawn, accepting a dollar or so. After a while it really adds up!
- Write articles for Triond. Pet-themed articles earn good money and once the cash is delivered in a monthly check or through PayPal it's great but small cash for donating.
- Clean out your basement. Or your garage. Donate old but gently used towels- the pets will appreciate a softer place to sleep.
- Go on a shopping spree! Got a gift card for PetCo but have no pet? Buy some much-needed toys and food or donate the whole card.
- Raise awareness. Make flyers and brochures to give to people. Make them simple but show that shelter pets are great!
- And, avoid pet stores and puppy mills. The greatest help to a shelter is actually adopting their pets!
