12 Awesome Things You Can Do For Your Local Shelter

Looking for something special you can do for your local shelter? The amazing team at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary gave us the inside scoop on things that really help a shelter out, which you may have never even thought of before.

#1 – Bring in food/snacks for staff/volunteers on busy days

#2 – Decorate lobbies and common areas for holidays

#3 – Make videos of adoptable animals

#4 – Donate your professional time in areas such as marketing, public relations, graphic design, photography, or website design/maintenance

#5 – Share animal photos/videos on social media

#6 – Help with landscaping and property/facility maintenance

#7 – Groom/bathe pets to help them feel better and look good for potential adopters

#8 – Donate an iPod with speakers or a “mix” of soothing classical dog/cat music (available on iTunes)

#9 – Make toys out of socks and water bottles turn oversized sweaters and sweatshirts into dog beds

#10 – Post promotional flyers in coffeehouses, stores or gyms

#11 – Donate towels, blankets, pet beds and toys

#12 – Sign up for credit cards or grocery store discount cards that donate a portion of sales to your favorite shelter or rescue