Hold a fundraiser.
That’s right! Fundraising is one of the most effective ways to help abused animals and you’ll have no problem networking with people. You can visit an animal shelter to get a list of upcoming fundraising campaigns in your area. If this seems like too much work, then simply skim the internet to find dedicated websites which have compiled a list of events in your area. You can even create your own campaign by utilizing self-serve sites like percaring.com which allow you to create an online fundraiser and collect money from those who resonate with your objective.
Volunteer at an animal sanctuary.
You can show your support by volunteering at a farm animal sanctuary near you. They are dedicated to rescuing abused farm animals like cows, pigs, horses, goats, chickens, and sheep. If you don’t have time in your busy schedule to volunteer, then donate some money for expenses like blankets, food, brushes, and additional caretakers. Do a search in Google to find some animal sanctuaries near you who can use extra money or volunteers.
Adopt a pet from a shelter.
Some people either drop their pets off at shelters or leave them on the streets to fend for themselves. Usually street animals don’t survive very long. They and shelter animals can use a safe home. If you are serious about helping an animal, then visit a pet shelter to explore your options. Local shelters will have dogs and cats which you can pick up, but make sure you know what to expect when you adopt an animal. Take some time and conduct research online making sure you are ready for the job. When you adopt, you’ll have complete control of the pet including all legal responsibility. If you are not ready for a long-term commitment, then consider the option of fostering an animal.
Foster abandoned animals.
When you foster, you are providing a temporary home to the pet while the shelter still has legal responsibility of the animal. They’ll even check in and pay visits to ensure that everything is going smoothly. Many times people who are not completely sure about how the animal will fit in will foster before they adopt. If things get too tough you can send the animal back to the shelter so that they can find another solution.
Report animal abuse.
Over the years, many agencies have established themselves to handle animal abuse. These agencies are branches of law enforcement and have the power to arrest and charge those committing abuse. If you see animal abuse taking place, report the person so you can put a stop to it. If you don’t then it will likely continue and become even more serious. Take action and put a stop to animal abuse by contacting your local authority.
Plan ahead by assigning a guardian for your pets.
One way to protect your own animals from abuse is to have a guardian in place in case something happens to you. For example, if you own a cat there are many protection plans available for them such as the cat guardians plan. With this plan, your cat will be safe in the event of your untimely death, and Cat’s Protection will bring the cat to one of their branches or adoption centers until they can find them a loving new home. When there is no protection or no one assigned to take care of your pets they may end up fending for themselves on the streets or in a shelter where there is a likelihood of them being euthanized due to over-crowded conditions. Featured photo credit: pinterest.com/pin/44191640067912647/ via pinterest.com
