Saturday, March 15, 2008

Kindness to Animals

Adopt a homeless pet from the humane society.
Call an animal shelter and find out what donations they need. Collect treats, food, first aid supplies, toys, cat litter, towels, and soft blankets for the homeless animals.
Make a birdbath from a plastic dish and put it in your yard or on the windowsill. Keep it filled with water.
Maintain water bowls during cold months for both migrating and local birds. Make birdseed available as well.
Notify authorities immediately about pets left in hot cars. You may save a life.
Talk to younger children about why catching wild creatures like frogs and turtles is not a good idea. Remind them that wild animals need to stay wild and free.
Offer to wash your dog or a neighbor.s dog.
Make nutritional treats for dogs and cats, and give them to neighbors for their pets. Make extra for animal shelters.
Hold a fundraiser and donate the proceeds to an animal shelter or wildlife fund
.Adopt. a lion, tiger, whale, or other animal. Many zoos, aquariums, and animal sea habitats have adoption programs. In exchange for financial support, you get a photo and biography of your new adoptee.

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