{"id":3149,"date":"2023-01-16T21:38:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T21:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/?p=3149"},"modified":"2023-01-17T15:34:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T15:34:53","slug":"how-to-support-the-animals-on-change-a-pets-life-day-january-24th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.humanepa.org\/?p=3149","title":{"rendered":"How to Support the Animals on Change A Pet’s Life Day (January 24th)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Written By: Humane Pennsylvania Media Specialist, Maggie McDevitt<\/em><\/h5>\n

Every year on January 24th<\/sup>, animal lovers and advocates everywhere celebrate Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day, which is a special day for encouraging people to adopt shelter pets and raise awareness in the community about vulnerable animals in need. In fact, Humane PA is hosting a four-day fee-waived adoption event<\/a> in celebration of Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day, generously sponsored by Fleetwood Bank<\/a> and Summit Advisory Investment Banking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are many ways to celebrate and change a shelter pet\u2019s life for the better. Although adoptions are encouraged, and many shelters including Humane Pennsylvania do reduce adoption fees to celebrate, you don\u2019t necessarily have to adopt a new pet every year to make a positive impact on Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day.<\/p>\n

Here are seven ways you can support Humane PA and improve a shelter pet\u2019s life on Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day.<\/p>\n

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Adopt, Of Course!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many shelters and adoption centers, including Humane PA, have reduced or waived adoption fees for Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day, so it\u2019s an\u00a0excellent time to look into adopting! Check out our Adoptable Pets<\/a> page, or visit your closest Humane PA adoption center to see what dogs, cats, and critters we have available for adoption.<\/p>\n

Foster a Shelter Pet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fostering a shelter pet is a great way to make an impact on an animal\u2019s life. Adopting is a big commitment, so it\u2019s natural to feel unprepared. If you aren\u2019t in the right position to adopt just yet, you can foster a Humane PA shelter pet<\/a> instead. Foster families provide a life-saving second chance to animals in need. Foster animals can range from puppies and kittens too young to be put up for adoption, those recovering from surgery, animals who find it difficult to adjust to the shelter, etc.<\/p>\n

As a foster volunteer, you are not financially responsible for the animal. All vet care and supplies are provided by Humane PA and there is always a staff member available to help with questions.<\/strong> Fosters also help other animals by freeing up shelter space and resources, so new intakes can get the care they need and have a better chance at finding a forever home.<\/p>\n

More information about fostering a shelter pet, including our foster application, can be found on the Foster Care<\/a> page of the Humane PA website.<\/p>\n

Make a One-Time or Monthly Donation<\/strong><\/p>\n

When running a shelter, costs tend to add up quickly. As a non-profit, we rely on donations from animal lovers everywhere so we can take care of as many animals as possible. By donating to Humane PA<\/a> for Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day, you are ensuring that animals in need receive food, medical care, vaccines, microchips, and everything else they require to live a happy and healthy life in their new home.<\/p>\n

A bonus? Most donations to the shelter can be written off on your taxes!<\/p>\n

Volunteer Your Time<\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

Our Berks and Lancaster shelter campuses are always in need of volunteers to help walk dogs, clean kennels and attend to the animals while they wait for their forever homes. Volunteering your time helps the shelter care for all the animals they look after, and it benefits the animal to get some much-needed socialization, which helps the animal become a better candidate for adoption. Volunteering makes an immense difference in the lives of animals waiting to find their new families.<\/p>\n

You can learn more about becoming a Humane PA Volunteer and other available volunteer opportunities here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Raise Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Help Humane PA spread the word about Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day, and our fee-waived adoption event<\/a> happening from January 21st<\/sup> to January 24th<\/sup> at both HPA adoption centers in Berks County and Lancaster County.<\/p>\n

Spread the word to all your friends, and make our upcoming adoption event a fun way to touch base with the people you care about for a good cause. The animals will appreciate it, and you\u2019ll get even more people involved.<\/p>\n

Share Your Story<\/strong><\/p>\n

A simple way to encourage others to make a difference in an animal\u2019s life is to share your own story. Where did you meet your animal? Were they adopted from HPA? Was it love at first sight? What were the hardest obstacles? How has your pet changed your life<\/em> for the better and vice versa?<\/p>\n

Showing the positive impact your pet has brought into your life is a great way to show others the benefits of having a pet. You\u2019ll be helping to encourage adoptions, and it\u2019s an easy opportunity to brag about your pet, which is something we\u00a0pet lovers are always obliged to.<\/p>\n

Change Your Pet\u2019s Routine\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may have already adopted a pet of your own, and that\u2019s always the first step in changing an animal\u2019s life for the better. However, you can always make changes to your pet\u2019s lifestyle and ways to improve your own bond with your pet.<\/p>\n

Try teaching your pet some new tricks, or get into a new exercise routine, while utilizing the Humane PA Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Dog Park<\/a>. Find ways to connect with your pet on a deeper level. Time for a check-up? Bring your pet to one of our Humane Veterinary Hospitals,<\/a> Affordable Walk-In Clinics<\/a>, Pay-What-You-Can Clinics<\/a>, or Affordable Spay\/Neuter Clinics<\/a> to make sure your pet is happy and healthy, as part of our Healthy Pets Initiative.<\/p>\n

Making positive changes to your pet\u2019s routine will also have you double-checking your own wellness.<\/p>\n

In what ways will you be making a difference for Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day? Do you have a life-changing adoption story to share? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Written By: Humane Pennsylvania Media Specialist, Maggie McDevitt Every year on January 24th, animal lovers and advocates everywhere celebrate Change A Pet\u2019s Life Day, which is a special day for encouraging people to adopt shelter pets and raise awareness in the community about vulnerable animals in need. In fact, Humane PA is hosting a four-day …
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