Did you know your employer might match your donations to a non-profit? 🎉 At San Antonio Pets Alive!, we're excited to share that we can be selected as your organization for charity match programs through your workplace. This means your donation can have double the impact on saving animals in need! Many companies offer charity matching for their employees, allowing you to support causes you care about while maximizing the effect of your generosity. Here’s how it works: 1. Donate to San AntonioPetsAlive! directly. 2. Submit a matching request with your employer. 3. Your employer matches the donation, helping us save more lives! 🐾 If you're passionate about animal rescue, you can help us further our mission by choosing San AntonioPetsAlive! for your company’s charity match program. If you’re unsure whether your company participates, reach out to your HR department or check your company’s giving platform. Help us continue saving lives and make a difference for animals in need. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/eaCqfUux #CharityMatch #SanAntonioPetsAlive! #CorporateGiving #NonProfitSupport #DoubleYourImpact #SaveLives

In this presentation, the HASS team will present data-backed solutions to help get more lost pets home and reduce shelter overcrowding. Attendees can expect to leave with tools and resources to: - implement programs focused on short-term foster placements for lost pets - track impactful data - enhance public-facing lost and found pet communications By leveraging shelter support and community participation, we can increase return-to-home rates and create more advocates for lost and stray pets! Join HASS to help lost pets and their people in your community! Register using this link: https://lnkd.in/gixMMnPJ Please share with others who would like to help their community’s animals, too! #webinar #animalwelfare #pets #lostpets #nonprofit

Nearly 10 million pets go missing each year – and Petco Love Lost is here to help them return home. They have simplified the search for lost and found pets by offering a free central location to report, search, and share. Their database includes pets reported by individuals as well as thousands of shelter partners across the country. By uploading a photo of your lost or found pet and reporting it in their system, you make that pet visible to pet parents searching for their pet – making happy pet reunions just a few clicks away. Check out petcolovelost.org for more information! #pets #missingpets #lostandfound #animals #nonprofit #support

As winter wraps its chilly arms around us, it’s the stray souls without a shelter that weigh heavily on my heart. ❄️🐾 Animals, our silent companions on this Earth, often bear the brunt of the season’s harshness without a voice to ask for help. Empathy towards these creatures is more than a feeling; it's a call to action. Seeing an animal braving the cold without refuge is a stark reminder of their vulnerability and our responsibility. It stirs a profound desire in me to extend a hand of warmth and safety to these beings who ask for so little yet give so much. I advocate for adoption, not just as a means to find a pet, but as a life-saving gesture for the many animals who call the streets their home. Each adoption is a life transformed. Imagine the countless tails that could wag in the warmth of a loving home, the purrs that could fill rooms instead of empty alleyways. So, let’s not just walk by. Let’s stop, let’s care, and let’s act. Whether it’s setting up a feeding station, providing a makeshift shelter, or opening our homes, every small act of kindness resonates with the spirit of the season. I encourage you to join me. Let’s make this winter a little less cold for our furry friends. Adopt, foster, donate, volunteer - whatever you can do to help. Because when it comes to compassion, every action counts. 🐶😺❤️ #AdoptDontShop #AnimalCompassion #WinterCare

Imagine being asked to choose between your best friend, and a bed for the night. Imagine having to refuse medical care because there is no one to care for your pet. Imagine having no fixed abode so no registered vet, and your animal is sick and needs care. Street paws works to help maintain the bond between humans and their pets by working to ensure being homeless does not mean leaving your pet behind in order to get ahead in life. On this, International Homeless Animal Day, can you help us to keep doing our work? A one off payment could mean we can offer vet treatment for a sick animal. A regular payment could help our Dog Champion’s Scheme, supporting accommodation for homeless people to become pet friendly so people do not need to choose between a dog for the night, and their pets. Or can you offer corporate sponsorship to sponsor a new dog champion hostel to help us expand Thank you for any help you can give to Street Paws!

🌟 Our Journey to Hope: The Birth of Animal Kingdom Inc. 🌟 In 2021, amid the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, our family faced a crisis that tested our resilience. Homelessness forced us into an apartment that didn’t accept pets, and our beloved pitbull, unfairly labeled as aggressive due to her breed, had nowhere to go. The few extended boarding options available came with exorbitant costs of over $500, a sum we simply couldn’t afford given our circumstances. Heartbroken and out of options, we had to surrender her to an animal shelter. This painful experience ignited a mission in us: to create a sanctuary where families in crisis wouldn’t have to choose between their wellbeing and their beloved pets. Animal Kingdom was born from this vision. At Animal Kingdom Inc., we offer: 🏡 Free boarding for families facing temporary hardships, ensuring pets are cared for with love and dignity. 🐾 Acceptance of all domestic animals, from dogs and cats to birds and iguanas. 🤝 Commitment to keeping pets with their families for as long as needed, completely free of charge. 💖 Facilitation of adoptions to find loving, permanent homes when reunification isn’t possible. We wish Animal Kingdom had been there for us when we needed it most. Now, we are here for others, turning our difficult experience into a source of hope and support for families in crisis. Join us in our mission to keep families and their pets together. Follow our journey and support Animal Kingdom Inc. as we make a difference, one paw at a time. #AnimalKingdomInc #Nonprofit #PetSanctuary #FamilyFirst #CommunitySupport #AnimalWelfare #COVID19 #Homelessness #HopeAndSupport

National Rescue Dog Day, observed on May 20th, highlights rescue dogs' incredible impact on our lives. These resilient and loving animals are looking for their forever homes, and today is the perfect opportunity to support their journeys. How You Can Make a Difference: - Adopt: Welcome a rescue dog into your home and change a life. - Foster: Provide temporary care. - Volunteer: Offer your time and skills at local shelters and animal rescue organizations. - Donate: Contribute funds or supplies to support rescue organizations. Rescue dogs bring joy, loyalty, and love. Let's honor their spirit by taking action and spreading awareness. Share your rescue dog stories and inspire others to make a difference.

Today is Change a Pet's Life Day! There are many ways to celebrate and change an animal's life for the better! Whether it be adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating, every small action makes ripples that are larger than one can imagine! [Image Description: Image has a blue background. A photo of a happy corgi, Cassie, in her blue Dogs on Call vest is on the right side. Text on the left reads: Change a Pet's Life Day. Celebrate and change an animal's life for the better!] #ChangeAPetsLifeDay, #MakeADifference, #LifeChangingPets, #ChangeALife, #ForeverFriend, #TransformALife

As April draws to a close, marking the end of Stress Awareness Month for 2024, we wanted to shine our final spotlight on the life-saving efforts of animal rescue workers and bring attention to a lesser-known reality – the profound effects of unceasing financial pressures. While the focus remains steadfastly on the welfare of the animals, we must acknowledge the equally crucial mental well-being of those tirelessly devoted to their care. Balancing the emotional toll of bearing witness to animal suffering alongside the demands of securing funds can engender a sense of overwhelming helplessness. This can translate into elevated stress levels, sleep disruptions, and potential declines in overall mental wellness. The cumulative impact of prolonged financial strains can lead to chronic stress, which subsequently reverberates through mental and physical health. Studies show that animal rescue workers contending with prolonged stress may encounter elevated rates of depression, anxiety disorders, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The emotional toll resonates akin to the burden of vicarious trauma – the emotional weight born from exposure to traumatic narratives and circumstances. The Journal of Social Work Education underscores that animal rescue workers frequently grapple with elevated stress levels, often exacerbated by financial concerns. A separate investigation published in the Occupational Medicine Journal reveals that animal shelter personnel contend with heightened stress in comparison to the general populace. As we stand united in solidarity with these unsung heroes, it becomes paramount to recognise the mental health challenges they navigate while advocating for voiceless beings. Our responsibility extends to raising awareness, furnishing resources, and ensuring that animal rescue organisations garner the support and acknowledgment they rightfully deserve. Their well-being is intrinsically linked with the animals they tirelessly serve. 💙🐾 All of the foundations are already laid, all we need to do is open our eyes – choose to see and choose to change.    ➡️ To Donate: https://shor.by/PqEg Every penny donated will go directly to animal rescue shelters we support.    #PowerOfOne #AnimalRescue #MentalHealthMatters #FinancialPressures #Donate #AdoptDontShop #AnimalWelfare #AnimalRights

Did you know the U.S. Postal Service announced its latest rate increase in January 2024? With postal rates climbing, nonprofits must rethink their direct mail strategies to ensure they get the best ROI. Direct mail still boasts an average response rate of 5.3%, proving its effectiveness in engaging donors. Here are five actionable tips to help your nonprofit thrive with direct mail, making each letter count more than ever. #DirectMail #NonProfit https://lnkd.in/ediHpA-N