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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 as a way get involved directly with animal causes.

Buy The Product : Emily Elizabeth Jewelry is celebrating Adopt a Pet month by donating 50 percent of proceeds from special animal-inspired jewelry to the ASPCA. Not only are these pieces adorable, they're also affordable, ranging from $30 for a pair of stud earrings to $131 for a gift set. Now you can look good and feel good knowing that you've done something good!

Borrow Inspiration: History's largest Passover sender for dogs was a tail-wagging success . The event raised money for Best Friends Animal Society and Los Angeles Animal Services and even better, eight out of the nine shelter dogs in attendance were adopted! About 50 other dogs and 75 humans enjoyed a kosher meal together, with the canine crowd feasting on treats from Evanger's and Wagatha's, along with a silent auction. Check out the video, it may spark ideas for activities to help animals for your community.

Attend Fun Events: Want to show support for a good cause and enjoy a day at the park with your best buddy? The American Cancer Society is holding Bark for Life events all over the country such as the one May 2 in Riverside Park, N.Y. which includes a relay-style 5k walk, and contests and prizes -- all serving to raise awareness in the fight against cancer. You can learn more about ACS projects where you live by entering your ZIP code on this page.

Greyhound Friends of New Jersey are celebrating Adopt a Greyhound Month by -- what else? -- finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. You can see their schedule of events at their web site, or look for a greyhound rescue near you to see how they're working to raise awareness.

The thrill of the opening gate gun on a greyhound racetrack is exhilarating for spectators and owners alike, but did you know the career span for the average racing dog is just two years? Since the typical life-span for this speedy breed is 12-14 years, what are these pups doing the rest of their lives?

Generally, once the dogs retire they're euthanized, but rescue groups all over the country are working to make that a passé retirement plan. One example is the Greyhound Friends of New Jersey (GFNJ), which sponsors today's annual Greyhound Adoption Day event held at the Bergen Community College in New Jersey.

"In our 22 years, Greyhound Friends of New Jersey has saved the lives of thousands of retired racing greyhounds," GFNJ volunteer, Lynne Heller tells Paw Nation. "Just this week, we'll take in 23 dogs from tracks where they faced being euthanized. Our volunteers are dedicated to educating the public about the breed and finding the right home for each greyhound we rescue."