Donating items to a local cat rescue is a great way to show your love for feline companions.
There are many ways to help animals in need. For citizens of Garland, Texas, there are a variety of animal rescues, shelters, and even local pet owners who could use your lightly used or new items. While many donors choose to assist animal care organizations by donating their time or money, many groups are in need of physical supplies that their annual budget does not cover. If you are a cat lover who has extra items that you bought for your own feline friend or if you are just looking to give a local organization or pet owner a hand, donating cat-care related items is a simple and easy way to make a difference.
Instructions
1. Determine whom you would like to donate your items to by doing an Internet search for local shelters or pet owners in need. A basic Google search for "cat rescues + Garland, Texas" will return a search that lists a variety of local shelters, including groups such as, New Beginnings Cat Rescue and Garland Animal Services. Looking for animal services on the city of Garland's website will provide contact information for your local shelter. If you want to donate to a pet owner, contact the shelter or nearby vets to see if any pet owners have asked for help with pet care or sign on to the Garland-area Craigslist to see if there are any cat owners who are in need of help.
2. Contact the organization or pet owner to see if they are interested in any of the items that you have. It is best to make a connection via phone, if possible. If you are buying new products, try to get a list of the main things that they need.
3. Clean your items or make sure they are unopened. For used items such as litter boxes and dish bowls, it is important to make sure that they are cleaned as well as possible before providing them to the organization or pet owner. With new items such as food and litter, make sure that the bags have not been opened and are not contaminated.
4. Set up a mutually convenient time to drop off the items or have someone pick them up. Make sure you keep your contact's phone number close by so you can get in touch with them, if one of you is running late.
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