The first week of November is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Since you love caring for animals, why not take a moment to show your local animal shelter how much you appreciate all they do as well.

A few ways to help and spread the word:

• Donate a portion of your pet care sales this week (or month!) to your local shelter.
• Donate needed items such as pet beds, kitty litter, collars, leashes, clean towels, dog and cat food (check with the shelter to see if they buy a particular brand), stainless steel bowls, pet carriers/crates, etc.
• Spread the word on Facebook and Twitter.
• Add a tagline to your email signature reminding everyone of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
• Volunteer at your local shelter, even if you can only spare a few hours a month.
• Send a card, note or email to your local shelter thanking them for all they do.
• Support legislation to protect animals by contacting government officials (click here to learn more).
• Take a tour of your local shelter if you’ve never visited before, just so you can better understand how they work.
• Sign up for a Pet First Aid course so you’re prepared to help pets in case of an emergency, helping shoulder some of the pressure faced by shelters.
• Be a responsible pet owner and make sure your own pets are spayed and neutered (affordable options here), and wear proper ID tags at all times.
• Link to this blog from your own blog to help educate and inform others about National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week!

Click here to find your local animal shelter.

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