Every year I have done something to celebrate my pup's b-day. Felicia of the Geeky Blogger Book Blog also helped me celebrate her own puppy's b-day. She is even has a facebook page to help animals (Friends Helping All Animals). Well, things got away from me and I just couldn't get something set up. I will donate something to a animal charity for my pup instead. This makes it a bit easier on me this year. I also hope that this season you don't forget the furry ones that share the world with us. You don't even have to do much to help out. For example, you can give when you holiday shop online.
iGive is one way that I donate when I shop. You can chose your charity. Last year I chose
who are great people helping dogs who have never had a life out of a cage.
This year I decided to go with
I like the big puppers! :)
There are other ways to give as well. You could do the iGive AND Amazon Smile when you shop. Even ebay has their giving works entries. That is also a way to give the proceeds if you sell something to your favorite charity.
Also please add your favorite animal charity to the list below:
Remember helping does not always mean money. Sometimes it means just helping out a neighbor in need with walking the animal, finding a stray, donating items you don't need, taking a shelter dog for a walk. So many ways to help. You all have helped put a smile on my face in the past by telling me the ways you help. Thanks so much for that. :) I do reread them when I need a lift.
Okay, off my soapbox. My pup is demanding attention since he seems to think the WHOLE month is his birthday. :)
Aw, Happy Birthday to the pup! What a cutie he is.
ReplyDeleteDon't let him hear you say that! LOL
DeleteHE IS THE CUTEST!!!! Look at his adorable face:) A huge happy birthday to him, I hope his month-long celebration is everything he wants it to be ;-) Such great organizations you listed Melissa, thank you for the links!
ReplyDeleteOh I hope it isn't everything he hopes it will be. I'd have too many female dogs visiting if that was the case. LOL
DeleteA happy birthday pup. What a lovely idea to give something to other animals less fortunate like this.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I know you help the hedgies in your area!
DeleteGreat idea! I love how you help them in little ways as well! :)
ReplyDelete((HUGS)) to both of you. I am so sorry for your loss. :'-(
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! One of my boys will be 11 on Monday. I see Warrior Canine Connection up there. That's one that I give to often as well as my local shelter.
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's Worth
Happy Birthday :D
ReplyDeleteI love the picture and happy birthday to your dog! It's always a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and I just want to kiss that face!! We try to remember our furry friends during the holiday season too:)
ReplyDeleteI love that you do this! I think a lot of people kind of forget about the animal charities. I think I'll donate to the humane society here this year by giving them some dog toys and stuff. Maybe that's what I'll take the kids to do today, pick out some toys and bring them to the Humane Society. Maybe look at the cute doggies while we're there. Of course we might accidentally bring one home so maybe not a good idea...
ReplyDeleteOh I love this! Happy birthday to your puppy Melissa!
ReplyDeleteAw what a cutie! Happy birthday to the herd pup :D Thanks for mentioning rescues/shelters and what can be done to help. It's always greatly appreciated when people do donate or come in to help out for just a little while :)
ReplyDeleteAw that's so cool! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU PUPPY! :D
ReplyDeleteSo many good causes! I am a contributor here in Holland to the organization that breeds labrador dogs and trains them as seeing-eye-dogs (dogs for blind and disabled people). The first year, the puppies live with a family, and after that, they go to puppy school. Not every puppy is cut out to a guide dog, and those that fail get to good houses. I get a monthly newsletter with pictures from the pup I 'adopt" every year.
ReplyDeleteThank you for putting together these ways to donate! I wish a very happy (if belated) birthday to your adorable pup! :-)
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