Remember, folks want to help you help animals - 

so now you can let them know ... 

1. You need pet bed donations ...

2. You need pet crate donations ...

Tell them your rescues are sleeping on concrete floors right now and you're working to get a Pet Bed for each of them  .... or tell them you desperately need a couple more Pet Crates so you can take more rescues to adoption days on the weekends - then let them know you're now a participant in the ARA National Donation Programs and ask them to make a donation at www.animalrescueaid.org on your behalf.   

That way your supporters know exactly where their donation $$ are going and exactly how they're helping.  And because Animal Rescue Aid is a registered 501 (c) (3) their donation is fully tax deductible (as applicable) so it's a win-win all around!

It's important to keep your supporters interested and engaged in the amazing work YOU are doing as a shelter/rescue group and, at the same time, showing them why you need the Pet Beds and Pet Crates!

• Share Your News:  Send us an email with a photo (as often as you like!) with a few lines describing a recent rescue, a success story or particular challenge you're facing.  We'll post it to our Facebook page and share it in our Animal Rescue Aid emails.  People are more likely to help when they learn about the wonderful work you do for animals each and every day!
• Get Specific:  Tell us and your supporters exactly how many Pet Beds and/or Pet Crates you need. When we let people know you need 'just 5 more Pet Beds' to reach your goal, that encourages donations.  Don't be vague.
• Send Photos:  Send us photos of the animals in your care laying on concrete floors (or where ever they are without Pet Beds!) so there's no doubt about what's needed.  We'll share your photos on our Facebook page and you should do the same on yours when you ask for donations.  One shelter shared a photo of one of their rescues in a crate that was a little too small for her and very quickly a kind person donated a large ARA crate for the pup!  A picture is worth a thousand words as they say - so USE them on social media where ever you can!
• Link to our Facebook Page: Link so your supporters will know more about our Donation Programs, see our successes and want that for YOU.
• Link to our Website: Ask your supporters to visit Animal Rescue Aid to donate a Pet Bed or even to "chip in" on a Pet Crate on your behalf.  If you don't ask - people won't know what you need.  Be SPECIFIC!  Your supporters want to help you - tell them HOW!