{"id":5580,"date":"2022-04-15T06:32:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T06:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T12:27:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T12:27:42","slug":"why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we should donate to animal shelters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_we_should_donate_to_animal_shelters\" title=\"Why we should donate to animal shelters?\">Why we should donate to animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_are_charities_important_to_animals\" title=\"Why are charities important to animals?\">Why are charities important to animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need most?\">What do animal shelters need most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_you_should_donate_to_a_animal_shelter\" title=\"Why you should donate to a animal shelter?\">Why you should donate to a animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_is_animal_charity_important\" title=\"Why is animal charity important?\">Why is animal charity important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_are_the_shelters_so_important\" title=\"Why are the shelters so important?\">Why are the shelters so important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?\">What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_is_supporting_charities_important\" title=\"Why is supporting charities important?\">Why is supporting charities important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\" title=\"How can I make my animal shelter better?\">How can I make my animal shelter better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\" title=\"What issues are local animal shelters facing today?\">What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#What_problems_do_animal_shelters_solve\" title=\"What problems do animal shelters solve?\">What problems do animal shelters solve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\" title=\"How can I help my local animal shelter?\">How can I help my local animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_is_charity_important_to_animals\" title=\"Why is charity important to animals?\">Why is charity important to animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_should_I_donate_to_Best_Friends_animal_Society\" title=\"Why should I donate to Best Friends animal Society?\">Why should I donate to Best Friends animal Society?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_are_animal_charities_important\" title=\"Why are animal charities important?\">Why are animal charities important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-we-should-donate-to-animal-shelters\/#Why_is_rescuing_animals_important\" title=\"Why is rescuing animals important?\">Why is rescuing animals important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_we_should_donate_to_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Why we should donate to animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Financial donations make a HUGE difference for animal charities. <b>Animal shelters need food, bedding and other supplies. Many need veterinarian care, medical assistance and spaying\/neutering. Your donations will help provide the care abandoned animals need until a suitable home is found for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_charities_important_to_animals\"><\/span>Why are charities important to animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal shelters play a vital role in our communities as <b>they continuously work to reunite pets with their owners, shelter those in need and find new homes for animals that are lost, without a permanent home or for those animals that, for our own security, shouldn&#8217;t be roaming our streets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_should_donate_to_a_animal_shelter\"><\/span>Why you should donate to a animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Financial donations make a HUGE difference for animal charities. <b>Animal shelters need food, bedding and other supplies. Many need veterinarian care, medical assistance and spaying\/neutering. Your donations will help provide the care abandoned animals need until a suitable home is found for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_animal_charity_important\"><\/span>Why is animal charity important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re donating to animal charities, don&#8217;t feel guilty your money is going towards as worthy a cause as any other. You&#8217;re <b>helping to improve the life of a being whose life has been upended through no fault of its own usually in fact, through the fault of its owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_the_shelters_so_important\"><\/span>Why are the shelters so important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is it? Shelter is a basic human need crucial for survival in cases of natural hazards or conflict. It <b>provides security, personal safety and protection from the weather, and prevents ill health and disease<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal Shelters ProsAnimal Shelters ConsAnimals can find new ownersSome animal shelters are quite crowdedAnimals may regain trust in peopleAnimal shelters can be expensive to operateCan help with population controlOften dependent on donations7 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_supporting_charities_important\"><\/span>Why is supporting charities important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re donating to animal charities, don&#8217;t feel guilty your money is going towards as worthy a cause as any other. You&#8217;re <b>helping to improve the life of a being whose life has been upended through no fault of its own usually in fact, through the fault of its owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\"><\/span>How can I make my animal shelter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.<\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\"><\/span>What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Challenges Unique to Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overcrowding.<\/li>\n<li>Constant introduction of new, unknown animals into the herd<\/li>\n<li>Open access and accountability to the public.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate healthcare programs.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory holding periods.<\/li>\n<li>Limited resources.<\/li>\n<li>Stress.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate staff and volunteer training and high turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_problems_do_animal_shelters_solve\"><\/span>What problems do animal shelters solve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of severe space limitations, most shelters <b>kill animals who are old, seriously ill, or aggressive as well as those who remain unclaimed or unadopted after a certain number of days. The ideal shelter is a true safe haven for lost, injured, abused, and unwanted animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\"><\/span>How can I help my local animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.<\/li>\n<li>Donate.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.<\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.<\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.<\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.<\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.<\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_charity_important_to_animals\"><\/span>Why is charity important to animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Financial donations make a HUGE difference for animal charities. <b>Animal shelters need food, bedding and other supplies. Many need veterinarian care, medical assistance and spaying\/neutering. Your donations will help provide the care abandoned animals need until a suitable home is found for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_I_donate_to_Best_Friends_animal_Society\"><\/span>Why should I donate to Best Friends animal Society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal charities form the best, and often only, line of defense for animals. Motivated by their missions rather than financial gain, animal charities <b>advocate for increased protections for animals in legislation and policy. They also raise public awareness of the harms that animals endure at human hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_animal_charities_important\"><\/span>Why are animal charities important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re donating to animal charities, don&#8217;t feel guilty your money is going towards as worthy a cause as any other. You&#8217;re <b>helping to improve the life of a being whose life has been upended through no fault of its own usually in fact, through the fault of its owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_rescuing_animals_important\"><\/span>Why is rescuing animals important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You help break the cycle of pet overpopulation.<\/b> There are not enough homes for all the animals that are born every year. Adopting from a shelter helps weaken the pet overpopulation cycle. Each year 8 to 12 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are euthanized because there are simply not enough homes for them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why we should donate to animal shelters?Why are charities important to animals?What do animal shelters need most?Why you should donate to a animal shelter?Why is animal charity important?Why are the shelters so important?What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?Why is supporting charities important?How can I make my animal shelter better?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5580"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5580"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66837,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5580\/revisions\/66837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}