‘Tis the Season of Giving. And one group of furry individuals needs it more than ever this holiday season.
Huntsville and Madison’s animal shelters work tirelessly year round to help dogs, cats, and other furry/scaly/feathery creatures find homes.
But they can’t do it alone.
Every one of these groups needs kind-hearted individuals to lend a helping hand.
Whether you decide to cuddle with some kittens, donate toys or food, or just purchase some swag in their online stores, every little bit helps our four (or two!) legged friends live a better life.
Here are some local shelters that could use a dose of the Holiday Spirit:
1. Friends of Rescue
- Give a monetary donation.
- Volunteer to cuddle foster animals on a temporary basis with Hold Me program.
- Get involved with donating food items, crochet blankets for foster pets, transport animals, and more.
2. A New Leash on Life
- Foster an animal.
- Volunteer to donate, shop, or work at the Market Place.
- Volunteer to take care of animals or clean at The Lodge.
- Volunteer help on Adoption Days at PetSmart.
- Give a monetary donation or items.
3. Forgotten Felines
- Consider making a donation of items or help with medical funds. Find out more.
4. Greater Huntsville Humane Society
- Volunteer at the GHHS Thrift Store or in the shelter.
- Donate to their Amazon Wishlist, or give a donation of money food, or gently used items for their thrift store.
5. SNAP Alabama
- Volunteer or Donate at the SNAP Thrift Shop.
- Volunteer to foster or help out at adoption events.
6. Ark Inc.
- Donate to the Ark Inc. online via Paypal.
- Like them on Facebook for more info on how you can help.
7. MARF (Madison Animal Rescue Foundation)
- Purchase a t-shirt.
- Donate a Thundershirt.
- Give a monetary donation on IGive or Paypal.
- Check out their Donation Wishlist
- Volunteer to Foster or Help at the Shelter.
- Donations of food, toys and treats can be dropped at the Petco in Madison.
8. Challenger’s House Cat Shelter
- Donate via Paypal to this organization, who desperately needs donations for their special needs cats.
9. Heart of Alabama: Save, Rescue, Adopt
- Donate to their General Medical Fund, which will help with vet costs.
- Give via a monthly sponsorship program.
- Shop their online store.
- Become a member or volunteer at the shelter.
EXTRA
Love the great outdoors?
Take fido along with Huntsville Animal Services’ Rent a Dog for the Day.
December 12 at Lowe Mill: A Home for the Holidays
Four different animal services are teaming up to host “Home for the Holidays”, a cat and kitten adoption event at Lowe Mill.
Greater Huntsville Humane Society is hosting an event on December 15. All adoptions will be just $15 and includes microchip, current vaccines, spay/neuter and a bag of food. Find out more.
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Please don’t forget about Huntsville Friends of Rabbits!! We are the only rescue in North Alabama solely for rabbits, the third most popular pet in America as well as the third most often surrendered at shelters. We need help just as much as the shelters for cats and dogs, and so often the bunnies are overlooked. We would appreciate any help! Thank you.
Thank you for letting us know and for doing what you do. I had a pet rabbit as a child (who lived a good long life) so bunnies have a special place in my heart.