Cats And Coupons

I recently read an article that pointed out a large need that’s currently getting bigger. Many people are aware of the many overpopulated shelters. It costs money to run them. But some people don’t realize they can help. Obviously, one way you can help homeless pets is to adopt one. But another way is to help the shelter that is housing them. Call your local shelter and ask what they need. The shelter near us is always looking for things – old towels, old bedding, inexpensive toys, and food. Yes, your local shelter would probably be more than happy to receive a donation of food. That’s what they feed the homeless animals with, isn’t it? Of course it is. But there’s another reason. As the economy worsens, some people are having to give up their pets because they can’t afford to keep them. So in order to help, some shelters are actually giving residents in their area pet food so they may keep their pets. Imagine if the shelter populations only increased more as the prices of gas and the cost of living rises. There are too many homeless animals now. You have the power to directly impact this situation. Call your local shelter. Ask what they need. See if you have any of it in your own home. When you go grocery shopping, buy a couple of cans or a bag of pet food for the shelter. I’m pretty sure that if everyone gave what little they could the animals would be in an entirely different situation.