Spay & Neuter
Statistically, for each puppy/kitten born, a homeless dog will die due to its home being taken away. For eight million other reasons to spay and neuter, visit our Statistics page.
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Volunteer
Contact shelters, rescues, and humane organizations in your area and find out what you can do to help. Visit
petfinder.com for a list of shelters and rescues in your area.
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Transport
Every weekend hundreds of volunteers crisscross the country transporting homeless dogs. These volunteers donate their time and gasoline to save the lives of dogs that might otherwise be killed.
What is a transport?
Let's say a dog is in a kill shelter in Denver. A rescuer in Spokane can take him... if he can get there.
A volunteer called a transport coordinator sets up a transport date, usually on a weekend, breaks the trip into segments (called legs) and sends out a request for drivers. Legs may range from 50-200 miles. Drivers who are available respond to the coordinator. When all the legs are filled, the coordinator collects information (type of vehicle, cell phone numbers, etc...) from each driver, then sends out a final run sheet.
Think of a relay race.
On the morning of the transport, the first driver leaves Denver with the dog. He drives the dog to the first destination. This is the first leg.
Driver #1 hands the dog off to driver #2 who drives the dog to the next destination. Driver #2 drives the dog to the next destination and hands it off to driver #3. This happens over and over until the dog has made it from Denver to Spokane.
If the transport is too long to take place in one day, it must be split into two (usually Saturday and Sunday). In this case, the dog has to be overnighted, usually with one of the drivers.
Transports are voluntary so if you can't drive a particular transport, you are not obligated to. Volunteer only when you are available.
If you would like to become a transporter or overnighter, there are several ways to get started.
Let rescues and shelters in your area know you are available and join a Yahoo group.
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Join a Yahoo group
Yahoo has hundreds of groups for dogs in need. Some groups are national, others regional, others local.
Visit
Yahoo groups, type in "dog rescue or dog transport" and your location and join a few. Be sure if the group has a database, you sign up.
If you are fond of a particular breed, type it in (a.k.a. "Golden Retriever rescue") and your area. There are hundreds of breed-specific groups.
You may have to try several groups before you find ones you like. Groups are a great way to find out what's happening in rescue and to find ways to volunteer.
Check out these groups. Be sure to enter your information in the databases, where available.
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Trucks-N-Paws (national/transports)
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On The Road Again Breed Rescue (national/recuse/transports)
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On the Road Again (national/transports)
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Foster
Fostering saves lives. Rescues, shelters and humane organizations are in desperate need of foster homes. Often rescues have to turn away adoptable dogs because they don't have a place for them. If you are willing to open your home to a dog in need, contact shelters and rescues in your area. To find shelters and rescues in your area, visit
petfinder.com.
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Donate
Donating saves lives. Rescues and shelters are always in need of funds. Many struggle each month just to keep the doors open. We suggest supporting small, local rescues that truly helping they animals in your area. Pick a reputable one you like and donate often.
In addition to monetary donations, you can donate things such as leashes, dog food, blankets, and other items. You can also donate your skills, such as photography, graphic design, or bookkeeping services. Contact your local shelters and rescues and find out their needs.
To find shelters and rescues in your area, visit
petfinder.com.
One Lucky Dog, LLC supports rescue. A portion of each sale will be donated to rescue.
On-Line Shopping
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Sponsor a Dog
For only $10 a month, you can be a
Buddy to a dog at Hearts United for Animals, or for $25 per month, you can sponsor a
Sanctuary Sweetheart.
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Do you shop at Amazon?
Use this link to
Amazon.com and a portion of your sale will be donated to Hearts United for Animals in Auburn, Nebraska. It doesn't cost you any extra and it could save a life. (Put the link on your desktop so you don't forget!)
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Microchip your animals
Don't let your pet become homeless. Microchipping greatly increases the chances of your pet being returned should he be lost. Microchips are about the size of a piece of rice and are implanted under the skin between the animal's shoulder blades. They are inexpensive and do not have to be implanted by a vet.
Don't let the puppies and kittens you have bred become homeless. Responsible breeders should microchip every litter for life. In the event an animal winds up in a shelter and the owner cannot be located, the breeder will be contacted. Visit
Home Again and learn about their PETtrac Program for breeders. Don't let an animal you bred become homeless.
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Visit Home Again to learn more.
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To order a microchip, visit Direct Pet Superstore
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Make arrangements for your pet
What will happen to your pets should you have to be put in a nursing home, become sick, or die? Don't assume that your loved ones will take them. Each year hundreds of beloved pets are dumped at shelters because people make this assumption. Many pets dumped in this manner become depressed and do not do well in the shelter environment. The old ones are often killed immediately. Don't let your pet become homeless. Include them in your will. Make arrangements now.
