Welfare For Animals’ Post

🐾 October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month! 🐾 Did you know that since 1981, the American Humane Society has dedicated October to raising awareness about adopting shelter dogs? Shelters are full of loving dogs waiting for their forever homes, and you can help make a difference! Here are some ways to celebrate and support Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month: 🐶 Adopt a dog: Save a life and give a dog the home they deserve. 📢 Spread the word: Let your friends and family know about the importance of adopting pets. 🤝 Volunteer: Help out at your local shelter. Your time means the world to these pups! 🏡 Foster a dog: Foster a dog, especially larger and older breeds that are often overlooked. 💸 Donate: Consider donating to your local shelter – every bit helps! 🎁 Organize a drive: Collect funds or supplies for your local shelter to support their amazing work. Let’s come together and make a difference for shelter dogs in need this October!

After arriving at our accommodation, the first stop on our Creative Green Adventure was a last-minute visit to a local dog shelter. We were invited by AIMM – Marine Environment Research Association’s cook, Bartosz, who volunteers there. Tiny Shelter Albufeira is a small dog shelter run by Isabel Searle and her team of volunteers. They’re currently caring for nearly 90 dogs, each with their own heartbreaking but hopeful stories. Isabel showed us around, introducing us to many of the dogs and sharing how they came to the shelter. Because of their limited space and resources (they don’t receive any support from local councils or the government), they can only respond to the most severe cases of abuse and neglect. It’s tough, but they’re doing such incredible work with what they have. During our visit, we donated some food, kindly provided by Beco, and we’re hoping to organise more regular support from brand sponsors. Spending time with the dogs was so emotional – most loved the company, but some were still too nervous around us because of their past. I just wish we could have stayed longer! If you’re inspired, remember there’s probably a shelter near you that could use some love. Donating your time, money, or supplies makes a huge difference to shelters like Tiny Shelter. And if you’re thinking about getting a pet, please adopt, don’t shop! If you’d like to support Tiny Shelter specifically, check out their Instagram page below to donate or find out more. #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #volunteering

🐾 Bridging the Gap: How Animal Kingdom Inc. Supports Families and Shelters Alike 🐾 At Animal Kingdom Inc., we understand the tough decisions families in crisis face. Often, they must choose between their wellbeing and their beloved pets. Traditional shelters, while invaluable, sometimes can’t accommodate the unique needs of families facing temporary hardships. That’s where we come in. Our Mission: To provide a safe, loving temporary home for pets of families dealing with homelessness, hospitalization, or domestic violence, free of charge. How We Bridge the Gap: 🔹 Support for Traditional Shelters: By offering free, long-term boarding, we alleviate the burden on traditional shelters, freeing up their resources to help more animals. 🔹 Keeping Families Together: We prevent the heartbreaking scenario of families having to permanently surrender their pets due to temporary crises. 🔹 Comprehensive Care: We accept all domestic animals, ensuring they receive the care and love they deserve until they can be reunited with their families or adopted into new homes. Your Support Makes a Difference: 🙏 Donate: Your donations directly fund the care of these pets, including food, medical attention, and comfortable housing. 💞 Share: Spread the word about our mission and how we’re making a difference in our community. 🤝 Get Involved: Join us in our efforts by volunteering or supporting our initiatives. A Real Impact: By supporting Animal Kingdom Inc., you’re not just helping pets; you’re supporting families in their time of need, ensuring they don’t have to face their struggles alone. Your generosity bridges the gap, creating a community where no one has to choose between their wellbeing and their beloved animals. Donate today and be a part of this life-changing mission. #AnimalKingdomInc #Nonprofit #SupportFamilies #AnimalWelfare #CommunitySupport #DonateNow #BridgingTheGap #HopeAndHelp

After arriving at our accommodation, the first stop on our Creative Green Adventure was a last-minute visit to a local dog shelter. We were invited by AIMM – Marine Environment Research Association’s cook, Bartosz, who volunteers there. Tiny Shelter Albufeira is a small dog shelter run by Isabel Searle and her team of volunteers. They’re currently caring for nearly 90 dogs, each with their own heartbreaking but hopeful stories. Isabel showed us around, introducing us to many of the dogs and sharing how they came to the shelter. Because of their limited space and resources (they don’t receive any support from local councils or the government), they can only respond to the most severe cases of abuse and neglect. It’s tough, but they’re doing such incredible work with what they have. During our visit, we donated some food, kindly provided by Beco, and we’re hoping to organise more regular support from brand sponsors. Spending time with the dogs was so emotional – most loved the company, but some were still too nervous around us because of their past. I just wish we could have stayed longer! If you’re inspired, remember there’s probably a shelter near you that could use some love. Donating your time, money, or supplies makes a huge difference to shelters like Tiny Shelter. And if you’re thinking about getting a pet, please adopt, don’t shop! If you’d like to support Tiny Shelter specifically, check out their Instagram page below to donate or find out more. #adoptdontshop #animalshelter #volunteering

Every dog that comes through our doors has its own story. Some were abandoned, others faced difficult circumstances, but all of them share one thing: a hope for a brighter future. With your help, we can make sure each dog receives the care and love they deserve. Street Hearts BG is facing challenging times, and we need your support more than ever. By joining our Patreon community, you can make a meaningful impact whilst receiving rewards! Patreon is a platform that enables you to support our shelter with a monthly donation, and in return, you get access to exclusive content and merch. Here's what you can expect: 🐶 Behind the scenes: Enjoy exclusive updates about our rescue dogs, shelter life, and everything in-between! 🎁 Exclusive merchandise: Depending on the tier you choose, receive special gifts like Street Hearts BG stickers, tote bags, and even hoodies! 💬 Direct communication: Engage with our team and fellow supporters to stay connected and informed. By becoming a patron, you're not just donating; you're joining a community dedicated to giving every dog a second chance at happiness. Click the following link to join our Patreon family and make a difference: patreon.com/streetheartsbg #patreon #dogrescue #animalcare #animalwelfare

When you’re decluttering your home, don’t forget that your gently used items can make a big difference for animals in need! Local animal shelters are always in need of clean towels, blankets, pet beds, and other supplies to keep animals comfortable and cared for while they wait for their forever homes. Instead of tossing those old linens or pet supplies, consider donating them to your local shelter. It’s a small gesture that goes a long way in improving the lives of animals in your community. Every item you donate helps provide warmth, comfort, and happiness to pets in need. Let’s declutter with compassion and make an impact today! 💙 What to Donate: Towels, blankets, and bedding Pet supplies like toys and beds Cleaning supplies 📍 Contact your nearest shelter to find out their current needs! #DeclutterForGood #AnimalShelterSupport #GiveBack #SupportLocalShelters #PetsInNeed #EZDeclutterSolutions

Giving Tuesday is December 3. Through small acts of generosity, we can change our society and change our world. It starts with you. Giving Tuesday is a great day to commit to giving kindness! Follow along during the next few weeks as we suggest a few ways to give back on #GivingTuesday. #cureCADASIL #CADASIL #raredisease 1. Volunteer to foster or walk dogs at your local animal shelter. 2. Beautify your neighborhood by planting flowers or organizing a cleanup effort. 3. Pay for the coffee or meal of the person behind you in line at a cafe or restaurant. 4. Shovel snow for a senior or someone who needs assistance. 5. Make extra food (like chili or soup) and offer some to a neighbor. 6. Visit a new neighborhood and strike up a conversation with someone different from you. Find common ground. 7. Plan a neighborhood block party to help everyone get to know each other. 8. Bring popsicles to a park on a hot day and share with families or children. 9. Donate an old cellphone to someone experiencing homelessness—having a phone can be a vital resource. 10. Donate to cureCADASIL to support our on-going research.

Want to be part of something amazing? Join our community and witness the kindness challenge unfold. ACL-global-project.mn.co Your challenge for November: complete at least one random or intentional act of kindness, big or small, and share your experience with our community. Examples: Write a heartfelt note to someone you appreciate; prepare a meal or baked goods for someone going through a tough time; donate Items to a charity; volunteer your help at a local soup kitchen, animal shelter, etc.; pay for a stranger’s meal or parking; offer your time and presence to someone who needs to talk; smile and say hello to strangers; leave a positive review for a business you appreciate; leave an extra-generous tip for a service worker; check on elderly neighbors; donate blood; surprise someone with flowers. Each act, big or small, can create a beautiful chain reaction! #KindnessChallenge #ActsOfKindness #SpreadPositivity #CommunityChallenge

Dogs EVERYWHERE should have the chance for a good life. To have access to food, water, and shelter, but also, to be able to express themselves, run, play, jump, and stretch. On World Dog Day, we urge you to find it in your heart to donate to the dogs that need it most. Your donations go directly to our programs in underserved communities worldwide. ➡️ Donate $25 to save a stray that would otherwise have a life expectancy of 1-3 years. ➡️ Donate $50 to spay or neuter 2 animals, preventing dozens more future strays. ➡️ Donate $150 to feed 10 former stray dogs for a month at our partner shelters. ➡️ Donate $250 to pay a month's salary of an animal shelter caretaker in Nicaragua. Will you help end the suffering of animals worldwide? Donate at the link in our bio or Globalystrays.org/donate 🌎🐾💙 #globalstrays #animalwelfare #WorldDogDay

Below are some ways to spread love❤️: 1. Small acts of kindness like helping with chores. opening the door for a stranger, or leaving notes. 2. Show gratitude by writing thank you notes, leaving big tips, or paying for the person behind you in line. 3. Donating items to people in need, volunteer at an animal shelter, or give to a good cause. 4. Spend quality time with someone who is sick, laugh with a friend, or play board games together. 5. Send a song to someone that reminds you of them, or get in touch with a friend you haven't spoken to in a while. 6. Offer to help with childcare or give a coworker a hand. How will you spread love?😍 #publicspeaker #positivequotes #bestday #today #smallacts #openingthedoor