Do you have a favorite animal shelter in your area? Did you get your best friend from a local animal shelter and want to show your support? There are many ways to show your appreciation for the animal shelter you love. Take a moment to read these tips for ideas that might strike up unique ways to offer gratitude.

Some people might think that the only way to show appreciation is by giving money. However, there are other ways to give back – there really are. Of course most animal shelters run off of donations and need the monetary offerings, but other ideas can lead to this type of donation in the end. Everything you do is a step in the right direction. If you can’t give money at this time, take a few of these ideas below into consideration.

5 Ways to Show Your Appreciation to Animal Shelters

1. Use social media to spread the word – Social media and the internet is a powerful thing! Have you liked your favorite animal shelter’s Facebook page yet? If yes, take it a step further and start to share and comment on their posts so all your Facebook friends can see that you are a fan. Many companies (for profit or non-profit) spend money on Facebook advertising to reach people in their areas. You can actually save them money by sharing their important posts for others to see. This is called organic reach. It will also help them get their name and cause out into the community. This is a great way to give back without spending money. Give it a try!

2. Become a volunteer – A lot of animal shelters run on the help and work of volunteers in the community. Some shelters state that they couldn’t run without their volunteers. Become a volunteer today. Start off slow and decide the best days and times that work for your schedule. Don’t take it too fast and burn yourself out. The experience that you take with you might fuel other people to give back in this important way.

3. Write a review – Another excellent way to show appreciation is to share your story online with a company review. Many people read reviews before considering adopting a pet or supporting a shelter. They might read several online reviews before even entering the location. By sharing your positive story, it could encourage others to visit. It will also help future donors feel positive about supporting this particular shelter. You can find review options on most Facebook pages, company websites and even Yelp!.

4. Talk about it with friends – Share you story with friends and family as often as you can. When someone expresses their love for your pet, tell them where you got him or her. Share your experience and it could have positive results. How many times has someone talked about how great your cat is? Have you told that person that you wouldn’t have her without the help of ZYX Animal Rescue? It’s time to spark up that conversation!

5. Attend their events and fundraisers – Many animal shelters will have an annual fundraiser or community event to celebrate their existence and to raise funds. By attending, telling your friends and just being there, you are offering a huge amount of support. The last thing an animal shelter wants is to put time and effort into an event just to have low attendance. Follow them on social media and you can stay abreast of what is going on there. You can also set up post notification from that particular page. This way you’ll never miss anything they have going on.

Thank you for taking the time to show your love and support of an animal shelter. Pets are beautiful creatures, aren’t they? It’s wonderful that there is a place where pets can go when they have not other option. Show your support today. Keep the conversation going!

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