Just wanted to share an idea we've been using...it's a great way to market your rescue/shelter & also works as a fundraiser too. We do a lot of public events (since we are a foster based rescue). We do farmer's markets, etc. and we always get tons of children. We are in south Louisiana and have a lot of large dogs (pittie mixes) & they can be too much for young children to handle. So we started collecting gently used stuffed animals & one of my volunteers sews cute bandanas for them & attaches a name to them. At all of our public events, kids in the community know they can come "adopt" a stuffed pup. I've attached some photos. We even give them an "adoption certificate". It helps us get more community involvement/networking, as well as helps educate the children about adoption...also, we do it for any amount of donation. Sometimes the kids are alone & they may only have $1..lol but many times the parents are there & they donate generously. Fundraising isn't the main idea, but it's nice as a bonus. Just thought I'd share this in case anyone else wants to use this idea. I'd be happy to share the form I created for the adoption certificate.
See photos.
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Cindy Shotwell
Founder/Executive Director
Must Luv Dogs Rescue
a 501(c)3 non profit dog rescue
PH: (225) 252-3029
email:
cindy@mustluvdogs.org------------------------------