Charities for Dogs

One of the most wonderful charities a person can give to is an organization that helps dogs and other animals.  There are many types of animal charity organizations that you can donate to, and sifting through the various ones can take some time.  But there are some tried and true animal charities that help our furry friends, whiskered felines, endangered species, and more.  There are many ways one can help keep these organizations up and running, as well.

Humane Society Of The United States

One of the most well known animal charities around the world would have to be the Humane Society of the United States.  The Humane Society takes a stand against many issues of animals today, including animal cruelty, raising animals for fur, hunting, and puppy mills.  Puppy mills are a huge problem in today’s’ puppy loving society.  Puppy mills are operated with the intention of housing dogs solely for breeding purposes; unfortunately, these dogs live a cramped, lonely, and neglected life.  You can help stop the abuse of dogs that live this life by visiting www.hsus.org.


How You Can Help

There are, however, many ways you can support the fight against puppy mills by supporting the Humane Society and its cause.  Donating money is a big help.  You can buy a banner from the site about puppy mills to add to your own website and help spread the facts and information about this issue.  There are many purchases you can make that benefit the cause, while in return you receive merchandise.  The Humane Society sells dozens of items, such as blankets, t-shirts, animal merchandise, and more, with proceeds of the sale going right back into their organization.

There are many ways you can help the Humane Society in their cause overall, as they also take stands against wildlife, farm animals, research animals, endangered species, and more.  Buy animal charity cards or animal charity greeting cards to help support the Humane Society.  There are other ways you can make a difference, especially by volunteering your time and energy to support their causes.  The Humane Society is big on giving out their rescue animal charity calendar for those who donate to their cause.  Also, using their animal charity greeting cards and animal charity holiday cards is a great way to support their cause, and get the message out to family and friends.

Military Working Dog Foundation

The Military Working Dog Foundation is an organization that helps law enforcement agencies get working dogs, and they also help the public adopt dogs that have become available from the military.  They work closely with departments throughout the United States who need a K-9 and to sometimes aid certain K-9 units with special gear.  They also frequently give gear and aid to dogs that are working in the military, as well as to their owners.  Their newest additions are adopting rescued dogs, particularly German shepherds, and also aiding organizations.

There are two main ways you can help this particular animal charity.  You can make a donation online at their website at www.militaryworkingdogs.com or by mailing them a check or money order (the address is listed on their website.)  For more information on volunteer opportunities, you can email them from their website, as well.  As always, getting the word out and making others aware of the animal charity, such as through emails or blogs, can also help a great deal for the specific charity in mind.

Guide Dogs For The Blind

At www.guidedogs.com, the blind can receive services absolutely free.  This organization is supported through donations, and is free of charge to everyone who qualifies.  They offer match-making with their animals, instructor’s access, counselors, veterinarians, guide dog schools, and much more through their program.  At Guide Dogs for the Blind they offer programs for adults, youths, and K-9 dogs.  They also do a lot of research and development, veterinary practice, and more to ensure that their dogs are healthy, happy, and suited for their owners’ needs.

How Can You Help?

There are many ways you can help out at Guide Dogs for the Blind.  A monetary contribution is crucial, as is volunteer time.  You can donate through their website, or by mailing a check or money order to their organization’s address, also located on the website.  Volunteer work is a crucial element to keeping any organization running, especially an animal charity such as this one.  Email them for more information on how you can volunteer your services for a great cause.  You can also support this wonderful charity by buying from their partners, listed on their website.  These include Hill’s Pet Nutrition, AirTran, Dog House, Inn Marin, and many more.  When you shop through the websites listed on their page, a portion of the money you spend will then be donated back to Guide Dogs.