seniorcats
Well-Known Member
When you want more animals and just can't do it - no more space, too much to afford, lack of time, etc., there is an alternativeway to have more animal friendsand help one in need.
Many shelters have some type of sponsorship program so you can choose a 'lifer', a permanent unadoptable resident or special needs friend, to support. I can't have any more cats so I sponsor some at my local shelter so I feel like I have a bunch more I am helping. Sponsorship fees seem to run between $5.00 a month to $25.00 a month
Many rabbit shelters and groups have sponsorship programs similar toBuckeye House Rabbit Society's sponsorship program http://www.ohare.org/need/sanctuary/sanctuary.htm#overview Buckeye has sponsors for their special needs sanctuary bunnies who are not considered adoptable.
Some other examples are Columbus Cat Welfare Guardian Angels program http://www.catwelfareohio.com/guardianangels.htm
Stay-A-While Cat Shelters sponsorship program http://www.stayawhilecatshelter.org/cat_sponsors.html
Most shelters encouage visits to the sponsored animal. They usually provide sponsors with a biography, pictures and updates throughout the year. I think it allows sponsors to feel a special connection with their bunny, cat, dog, etc.
If you want more animal friends but can't bring any home, check your local rescue and see if they have a sponsorship program. It will help in so many ways.
Many shelters have some type of sponsorship program so you can choose a 'lifer', a permanent unadoptable resident or special needs friend, to support. I can't have any more cats so I sponsor some at my local shelter so I feel like I have a bunch more I am helping. Sponsorship fees seem to run between $5.00 a month to $25.00 a month
Many rabbit shelters and groups have sponsorship programs similar toBuckeye House Rabbit Society's sponsorship program http://www.ohare.org/need/sanctuary/sanctuary.htm#overview Buckeye has sponsors for their special needs sanctuary bunnies who are not considered adoptable.
Some other examples are Columbus Cat Welfare Guardian Angels program http://www.catwelfareohio.com/guardianangels.htm
Stay-A-While Cat Shelters sponsorship program http://www.stayawhilecatshelter.org/cat_sponsors.html
Most shelters encouage visits to the sponsored animal. They usually provide sponsors with a biography, pictures and updates throughout the year. I think it allows sponsors to feel a special connection with their bunny, cat, dog, etc.
If you want more animal friends but can't bring any home, check your local rescue and see if they have a sponsorship program. It will help in so many ways.
