Lend a Paw: 3 Easy Ways to Help Animals

May 26th 2010

We know you love animals and want to improve their lives. But we also know how busy you are. That's why Paw Nation is making it easy for you to get involved in the paws cause by sharing ways people are helping animals across the country and around the world. Use these ideas as inspiration for projects in your own community, or get involved directly with animal causes!

Support in Style
Wearing a trendy tee or tote from iRescueRover isn't just fun and fashionable; it's philanthropic. The silk-screened designer products featuring hip graphics (such as the "strong" Chihuahua pictured at left), help support pet rescue. Or, check out the online shop of the Humane Society of the United States to find products that promote their various campaigns such as the "Compassion is My Fashion" tee. Either way, you're directly impacting the lives of needy animals.

Adopt or Assist
It might be obvious, but one of the best ways to help animals is by bringing one home. New York held its first-ever Adoptapalooza over the weekend and hundreds of potential adopters attended, reports the New York Daily News. Can't bring home a pet of your own? Events like these are taking place all over the country. Contact your local shelters and rescues and ask if you can help set up, break down, or walk dogs during their adoption events.

Nominate a Rescue
Helping your favorite shelter or rescue is as easy as playing around on Facebook! Springer America has a product that makes biking with your dog simpler and safer, and this Friday, they'll be giving two Springers to two organizations. You can nominate or vote for your favorite rescue right on their Facebook page! It takes about 10 seconds and your rescue could end up with two Springers to use when exercising their dogs, or they could raffle them off to earn some cash!