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Ways to Help Shelters and Rescue Organizations

From , former About.com Guide



If you can't adopt or foster a dog, you can still help your local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

You can donate:
  • Dog food
  • A crate
  • Money
  • Toys (must be sterilizable)
  • Collars
  • Leashes
  • Baby gates
  • Veterinary services
  • Blankets
  • A raffle prize for fundraisers
  • Dog shampoos
  • Flea shampoo or preventative
  • Long distance calling cards
  • Printer-paper
  • A printer and cartridges
  • Gift certificates to any pet supply store or for a raffle
  • A spay or neuter from the nearest vet clinic
  • A utility payment
  • A (working) vehicle
  • Playpen for puppies
  • Puppy milk replacement formula
  • Gas cards
  • A computer
  • Air conditioners or heaters, climate-dependant
  • Laundry detergent
  • A working vacuum
  • Your time, it's one of the most valuable resources of all : What can I do?

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