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Resource Guide
This guide provides shelters, rescue professionals, volunteers, and advocates with ideas and inspiration to help save even more lives.
We regularly visit shelters and rescues across the southern states to see what's working and build connections with the amazing people doing this work. Through these visits and our research team, we discover creative fundraising ideas, volunteer programs, grants, donation opportunities, and innovative ways organizations are saving more lives. This guide brings together all those discoveries in one place, making it easy for anyone working in animal rescue to find the tools they need. We're always adding new resources and ideas, so if you know of something great that should be included, please share it with us!
Digital Fundraising Strategies for Animal Shelters That Actually Work
Explore proven digital fundraising strategies for animal shelters from Facebook birthday fundraisers to $5 social media campaigns that raise money and build online community.
Creative Event Fundraisers That Bring Communities Together for Shelter Pets
Explore engaging event-based fundraising ideas for animal shelters from cornhole tournaments to comedy nights that raise money and connect people with adoptable pets.
Veterinary Care Assistance Programs for Shelters and Pet Owners
Discover 15+ programs offering veterinary care assistance for animal shelters and pet owners. Financial aid, low-cost clinics, emergency grants, and medical support available.
National Organizations Supporting Animal Shelters and Rescues
Discover 40+ national organizations offering grants, supplies, training, and support to animal shelters and rescue groups. Free resources, funding opportunities, and partnership programs available.
Increasing Traffic to Your Shelter and Advocating for Homeless Dogs
Discover strategies to increase traffic to your animal shelter, promote adoptions, engage volunteers, and advocate for homeless pets. Includes events, training programs, and outreach ideas.
Recruiting Volunteers for Your Animal Shelter
Discover creative and effective ways to recruit volunteers for your animal shelter. Learn how to attract dog walkers, foster families, and community helpers while keeping them engaged and appreciated.
Improving Shelter Operations: How to Attract Visitors and Boost Dog Adoptions
Learn proven strategies to improve your animal shelter operations. Discover how to make your shelter easy to find, create a welcoming space, promote adoptions, expand visiting hours, and build strong community connections.
How to Boost Animal Shelter Adoptions and Community Engagement
Discover powerful marketing strategies for animal shelters. Learn how to celebrate adopters, build business partnerships, share success stories, grow community support, and use social media and email to promote adoptions.