Ways to help!

Hey everyone,

Volunteering comes in lots of different forms. Visiting the shelter and helping out with the animals is just one way to help (thanks to all of you who already do this). Here's a list of ways to make a difference:

• Because we're trying to save as many animals as we can, you'll notice that the shelter has been pretty full in recent months. We can only house so many animals at the shelter. To keep our euthanasia rates down, we need adopters and foster families! Fostering great because you can help socialize the animal and make it more adoptable. Who knows? You may even fall in love and adopt your furry foster (for all you foster failures far and wide). Consider becoming a foster mom or dad. The commitment is usually just a few weeks.

• For all you artistic people out there, we always need flyers for our events. If you're a graphic designer, considering donating your services to KCHA. 

• Data entry and filing. We're bringing KCHA into the 21st century with updated shelter software! If you have some time to help out, please do!

• If you have the means to donate items, please check out our Amazon Wishlist (right panel). As you'll see, a lot of the items are for improving and maintaining the health and well-being of the animals. With thousands and thousands of animals coming in the KCHA, we're always in need of food and items needed daily (like rabbit bedding and bird seed).

Thanks to Mrs. Burke and her students for their PAWsome donations!

• We really need someone to help DJ our Howl-o-ween event or at least supply us with some spooky tunes. It's going to be lots of fun! We'd love to see you there (in costume)!

• Like to drive? Sometimes we need volunteers to transport our animals to rescue. The fall foliage is in full effect and makes for scenic trips!

19 kitties were sent to a rescue in Philly on Friday!

• We're halfway to our goal of 120 Kuranda beds. You can donate by clicking here: http://kuranda.com/donate/1642. Let's keep our shelter dogs off the cold floor!

• Local businesses, we'd love to have your support and we'll be reaching out to you in the upcoming weeks. You can sponsor an animal or or host a fundraiser, among other things.

We need and want to be "your community shelter." Helping animals is a group effort, and we're looking forward to working with you as we continue to save animals in Kanawha County!

Chelesea Staley is the Executive Director of KCHA.