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There are many ways you can help out the shelter. Some things take time, some things cost money, and other things require very little time and money. Here are some ways that you can help Pets Without Parents:

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, even years.

Donate today - it's tax deductible!

 

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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 pet's veterinary needs. Click here for a printable copy you can take to the store or hang up at your office.

Bleach	Jarred Baby Food	Cat Litter
Lysol	KMR Milk Replacement	Litter Boxes / Scoopers
Hand Sanitizer	Wet Dog and Cat Food	Towels / Bathmats
Dish Soap	Dog Collars / Leashes	39 Gallon Trash Bags
Laundry Detergent	Pet Dishes	Toilet Paper
Fabric Softener Sheets	Pet Toys	Blankets (no large ones, please)
Sponges	Newspapers	Animal Cages / Crates / Carriers
Paper Towels	Empty Spray Bottles	General Office Supplies

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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.

• Have a Lemonade Stand. Kids can help by selling goodies during the summer months. The kids get to be champions for a cause, making them feel good about themselves, and the shelter gains some much needed resources. It's a win-win situation. Marissa and Kristen sold lemonade, cupcakes, and jam and donated all of their proceeds ($10) to the shelter. Way to go, girls!
  
  
• Throw a party (or have a wedding!) and 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 at 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. 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 Meg at volunteer@petswithoutparents.net. Please put in the subject line "Pet Project."

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Other Ways to Financially Support PWP

• KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM.PWP raised over $1,000 each quarter just from Kroger's Rewards Program, but now EVERYONE HAS TO RE-REGISTER WITH KROGER AS OF APRIL 1ST!! Click here to sign up, or re-signup.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• GOODSHOP / GOODSEARCH. By selecting PWP as your charity, the shelter earns money everytime you shop online or search the internet.
  
  
• KURANDA BEDS. Please consider purchasing a Kuranda Bed for our pets at special wholesale prices so they can sleep in comfort while they wait for their new home. Now you can get a good night's rest knowing that a homeless dog or cat is getting the same.
  
  
• U.S. BONES. U.S. Bones, a primarily pet food and treat internet company, will donate 25% of all sales to PWP. Just select PWP as your charity in the pull-down on their site.
  
  
• MAGPIE & MOLLY. A portion of every sale goes to Pets Without Parents.
  
  
• FurKidLove. A portion of every sale goes to Pets Without Parents.