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Pets 101: how people can help shelters in Birmingham
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First thing on the list of helping shelters is volunteering. Shelters and rescue organizations are always in need of volunteers. Even if you only have 1 hour a week, I guarantee they can find something for you to do. There are a number of things volunteers can do at shelters and humane societies. These valuable people help clean cages, bathe and groom animals, socialize animals, counsel people on adopting the right pet, etc. Check out some of these shelters and Humane Societies in and around the Birmingham area.
Friends of Cats and Dogs
Alabama Animal Adoption Society
Greater Birmingham Humane Society
TEARS
Two By Two Rescue
Shelby Humane Society
Today’s Treasure Rescue and Adoption
If you can’t volunteer, consider giving a donation. Humane societies and rescue organizations are continually taking in animals with special needs and illnesses, thus leaving the funds depleted. Not to mention the money it takes to run an animal adoption operation. A donation is one of the best ways to help animals. Sometimes people don’t feel comfortable giving monetary donations to shelters; therefore, another perfect option would be a gift card to a local pet store. Can’t donate money or gift cards; consider donating household items that you no longer need. Dog beds, food, newspapers, treats, leashes, collars, crates, etc. generally appear on wish lists at shelters and can always be used.
If you and your family have room and lots of love to give, maybe fostering an animal would be the right fit. Shelters and rescue organizations fill-up quickly, therefore the space is limited. The more animals that can be placed in foster homes, the more space is freed up at shelters and humane organizations to allow more animals to come in. Fostering is one of the most rewarding and selfless acts involving animals. Taking an animal into your home, giving it the training, love and guidance it needs and then seeing that animal flourish and thrive is enough of a reward for anyone. Some might think the hard part is adopting the animal out, but once you find that perfect home and that perfect family, all the fostering work is beyond worth it. Just seeing an animal placed with a “forever home” puts a smile on any rescue worker’s face.
Shelters are feeling the impact of the rough economic times now more than ever. People can’t afford to feed their animals, thus leaving shelters with an overabundance of animals being dropped off. So please consider donating time, money or fostering an animal whenever possible.
Check out petfinder to find local shelters in your area.
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