How to help animals?

Today we bring you a very special article, with a lot of ideas to help animals in ways that maybe you have never thought about.

We start with helping associations, as you know from VeggieAnimals.org we collaborate with different animal shelters and refuges either by donating products or sponsoring animals. 

Donate money

Animal charities need funds to be able to carry out their activities, from the basics such as feeding and buying medicines and cleaning products, to improving facilities, surgery and care. Donating money on a regular basis or making one-off donations can help fund the projects and programmes of life-saving associations. 

Financial donations can range from €1 a month through teaming (which also gives you 75% tax relief on your annual tax return), to one-off donations, there are people who sell products on second-hand websites and donate the profits to an association. 

You can also donate by becoming a member and becoming part of the association.

Sponsor an animal

Giving money on a monthly basis and creating a bond with a special animal. In addition, sponsorships can be given as a gift and now that Mother's Day is coming up, what could be nicer than giving the one you love the most the care of an animal?

If you have rested on your laurels and still don't have anything for your mother, in the La vida colour Frambuesa solidarity shop you can find the sponsorships, the certificate will be sent to you in PDF and you can have it the same day.

The sponsorships allow the associations to keep the basic expenses covered, as well as generating a link between the sponsors and the rescued animals.

Animal volunteering

The assistance of volunteers is essential for the associations to function. Volunteers are needed to carry out day-to-day activities, organise events, maintain facilities and care for the animals. You can offer your time and skills to help with all these tasks.

Volunteers are needed who are committed to the animals and to the project, who know the needs and personalities of the animals as well as the functioning of the association.

Volunteering can be in person or remotely, and the frequency will be as often as you can, always maintaining good communication with the team so that the animals are not left unattended.

Although volunteering is optional and unpaid, we should see it as a commitment to the animals and make an effort to be there for them.

Adopting animals

If you are thinking of expanding your family, always think about adoption. Millions of animals are waiting in all kinds of associations for their definitive family, which could be you.

Adoptions should always be premeditated and conscious. Find out how long this species lives, what their nutritional, environmental and veterinary care needs are, and assess whether we can offer it to them.

Spread information that helps animals

Sharing animal charities' news, campaigns and events with your friends and family or on your social networks can help raise awareness of the importance of caring for and respecting animals.

Associations need visibility for their work to be meaningful, a big part of their work is to raise awareness about what they do to prevent many injustices from happening.

Being responsible with your animals

If you live with animals, make sure you provide them with the care and affection they need. In addition, sterilising your companions helps to prevent indiscriminate breeding and the abandonment of animals.

It is just as important to help those outside as it is for us to be aware of the needs of the animals we live with.

Participating in events and campaigns that help animals

Many associations organise events and awareness-raising campaigns. Participating in them can help to raise funds, raise awareness in society and promote animal rights.

Spread the word about these events and campaigns so that everyone around us can join in and value the work and commitment of these organisations.

Buying solidarity products that help animals

Many associations have solidarity shops with handmade, original and solidarity products for animals. Don't hesitate to take a look at them, I'm sure you can find a gift for any event you may have.