Make PWP your Pet Project!

Over the years we've spoken with many people who want to help the shelter, but don't have the time to volunteer or the spare change to donate.  We've put together a list of creative ways you can generate support for the shelter.  Many of these have actually been done by supporters. 

Purchase a Cage Sponsorship as a gift.  These are meaningful gifts for the person who has everything.  Simply download and complete the sponsorship form.  We'll send the recipient a card, notifying them of the gift. 

Throw a Party & make PWP the beneficiary - have guests donate a monetary gift at the door, or bring a supply for "admission" to your party.

Organize a Supply Drive  @ your office - post our Wish List and encourage co-workers to donate.  Have a contest to see which department generates the most.

Have a Yard Sale with friends, neighbors, or go solo.  Clean out your closets and make PWP the beneficiary.

Tailgate for the pets.  Why not?  What better excuse to support your team and the shelter.  Host a tailgate and have friends donate a monetary gift or supply.

Organize a Dress Down Day at the office.  Only those who donate a dollar (or two, or three) can dress down.

Have a Happy Hour - ask your favorite watering hole to throw a happy hour for PWP. 

Pick up "irregulars" at the store - ask your grocery store manager what the store does with their ripped bags of litter, their slightly damaged cans of cat food.  It's likely they pitch them.  Ask the manager if you can arrange to pick up the irregular items on a regular basis.  Currently, the Giant Eagle in Hilliard and Powell donate regularly to the shelter.

Have more great suggestions to add to the list?  Email Paige at phisayo@hotmail.com.  Please put in the subject line "Pet Project."

Make a financial contribution

A common misconception about the shelter is that we receive tax funding.  This is simply not true.  PWP is funded through adoption fees, fundraisers, and donations.  If you're able to make a monetary donation, please understand how much it helps.  Every dollar truly goes to the pets.  Plus, maintaining a no-kill philosophy is quite costly. We must ensure all of our pets live quality lives while at the shelter, which sometimes means several months. 

If you'd like to learn more about "how much that doggie in the window" truly costs, click HERE.

Donate today - it's tax deductible!

Donate Supplies

We can always use any of the below listed supplies.  It saves us money when supporters donate these items, allowing us to allocate more funds to the pets' veterinary needs.

Need a PRINTABLE LIST of these supplies to carry with you to the store?

Bleach
Lysol

Hand Sanitizer
39 Gallon Garbage Bags
Paper Towels

Toilet Paper
Sponges
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
Fabric Softener Sheets
Cat Litter

KMR Milk Replacement Formula
Jarred Baby Food
Wet Dog and Cat Food
Litter Boxes / Scoopers
Dog Collars / Leashes
Pet Dishes
Blankets (no large ones, please)
Towels / Bathmats
Pet Toys
Newspapers
Pet Carriers
Animal Cages / Crates
General Office Supplies
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VOLUNTEER!!  VOLUNTEER!!  VOLUNTEER!!

Our shelter is always in need of helping hands.  Volunteering is a very rewarding experience.  You meet new pets and grow attached.  You learn the pets' stories and cultivate your own space in their hearts, as they find a place in yours.  When a pet is adopted that you have grown close to, the thrill and happiness is unmatched.  Below is a list of volunteer opportunities and a description of what each entails.  If something interests you, simply attend a Volunteer Orientation.  Orientations are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.  Orientations last under one hour and no pre-registration is necessary.  Simply print off and complete the Volunteer Application and bring it with you.

If you have questions, please contact Meg: volunteer@petswithoutparents.net.

Volunteering at the shelter – If you want hands-on experience caring for pets, volunteering at the shelter is your place.  You get lots of time to interact with pets.  We need help with cage cleaning, dog walking, general cleaning throughout the shelter, data entry, cat socializing, etc. All volunteers must be at least 13 years of age;12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.   

Off-site Adoption Events –This entails taking pets from the shelter to designated places so they get more visibility.  When helping with off-site events, volunteers meet at the shelter to pick up pets and necessary supplies.  Once at the location, volunteers simply sit with the pets and talk to customers about the adoption option.  We currently attend two events regularly:

> Petco – The Lennox Petco and Pets Without Parents have a very strong relationship.  We take PWP pets there every weekend for two hours per day.  In return, Pets Without Parents is a beneficiary of Petco’s fundraisers. 

> Mingle With Our Mutts – This is a multi-shelter/rescue event held the first and third Sundays of every month at the Franklin County Dog Shelter.  From 12:00-2:00, we sit with adoptable pets and talk with potential adopters.  Mingle is a huge success because we find a lot of highly qualified homes for our pets. 

 Fundraisers – PWP is constantly holding fundraisers to help sustain the shelter.  From car washes, to garage sales, to a one-mile fun run, we are always needing help with all stages of the fundraising process.  The fundraiser volunteers communicate regularly through a Yahoo message board.