Animals are suffering from the economic downturn too
Animal shelters across the country are seeing an increase in abandoned pets, largely due to people realizing that they can no longer afford to feed and care for them. I'm dearly in love with my cats, and I can't imagine what it would take for me to part with them, or how I'd ever get over it.
To make matters worse, shelters are also seeing a drop in funding, and many have been forced to close down. If you've been thinking about adding a new furry member to your family, now is the best time to visit your local animal shelter.
If you don't have room for an adoption, there are plenty of things you can do to help the shelters out.
- Call the shelter and ask about donating bags of food. Some shelters prefer specific brands.
- Volunteer to walk some of the dogs or hug the kitties. It keeps them healthy and happy, so that they are good candidates for adoption.
- Do you knit or crochet? You can make beds, blankies, and toys to donate.
- Old pillows, towels, blankets and coats make excellent animal shelter donations.
- Ask about sponsoring an animal for a necessary medical treatment, neutering/spaying, or cost of room and board. Sometimes you can even pay for their adoption for someone else.
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