October
is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month and while we are devoted to finding happy homes
for dogs all year long, we’re hoping you’ll go the extra mile this month to
help us do even more. Here are a few ways you can make second chances possible
for the dogs in our care:
Open
your home to a new canine companion: There are so many happy, healthy dogs in
shelters that can’t wait to meet their new families. At any given time, we have
approximately 100 dogs available at our
adoption centers
– all different breeds, ages, and personality types. Our knowledgeable staff
and volunteers can help you choose the one that’s right for you!
Make
a gift to sponsor an animal’s care: If you’ve fallen in love with an animal in
our care but can’t adopt, you can still help by sponsoring an animal! Your donation will
help support the cost of shelter, vaccinations, and medical care for all the
animals preparing for and awaiting adoption. Every donation, large or small,
helps more animals find loving new homes.
Spread
the word: Tweet, Facebook, or Instagram a photo
of your shelter dog, or share the adoptable animals we post, to encourage your
friends and family to choose adoption when looking for a new pet. You can also tell us
your Animal Humane Society adoption story and we might even share it on our Happy Tails Tumblr. Every mention makes
a difference!
Volunteer with
shelter dogs: Think of how much you can do with just your spare time! Volunteers bring joy to dogs
awaiting adoption at AHS by walking them, playing with them, and giving them
one-on-one attention. Or perhaps you can provide a temporary home by fostering a dog with special
challenges until they are ready for a more permanent home.
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