This is also some things you can do, the post was too long so I had to send it seperate.
Larger Projects You Could Help to Organize
Plan a fundraising event. This could be as simple as holding a yard sale and donating the proceeds to a shelter, or as involved as planning a benefit auction or walk-a-thon. Our website has helpful information on planning some types of events. One example is the publication called How to Run a Successful Walk for the Animals.
Organize an adoption event. We have a manual on planning Super Adoption events and off-site adoption programs. Called Super Adoption: Finding Homes Hundreds at a Time, you can download it from our website.
Coordinate a local feral cat spay/neuter program or one-day event. We can offer advice on how to do this.
Start a local organization or program. Create a community animal welfare group or volunteer brigade to help other local groups. To get started, you can download these publications from our website: Starting a Nonprofit Organization to Help the Animals and Building a Volunteer Brigade.
Start a community e-group. An e-group can help unite like-minded people, spread the word about animals in need of homes, promote local events, and advertise volunteer opportunities. An excellent model is the Austin Pets Alive No-Kill Handbill. You can get more information at
www.austinpetsalive.org.
Create a local event to help promote a national day. You could plan a local observance
of National Homeless Animals’ Day (
www.isaronline.org/campaign.htm), National Feral Cat Day (
www.alleycat.org), or Spay Day USA (
www.ddaf.org).
Start a Week for the Animals. We have a manual called How to Organize Your Own Week for the Animals to help you create a Week for the Animals in your town, city or state.
Create a local directory. Create a listing of local animal services and humane groups, and provide it to local social service agencies and vet clinics. Information on one such guide, created for Dallas, Texas, can be found at
www.ahimsatx.org/guide.htm.
Deana
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