Throughout the year, the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) offers tons of ways for you to get involved, have a blast, and give back to Seattle’s homeless pets. This season, giving back is both easier and more important than ever.
The reality is that the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) and the animals in its care have needs that go far beyond what the City of Seattle can fund. That’s where SASF comes in. By helping raise critical funds, SASF contributes to the health and wellbeing of Seattle’s homeless animals by funding the shelter’s many life-saving programs and services.
Whether you just love animals and want to give back, or if you want to take it a step further and become a volunteer, we have something for you. Here are some ways you can get involved this holiday season and throughout the new year:
- Shop on AmazonSmile. Did you know that you can give to your favorite charities by simply shopping on Amazon? amazon.com offers the same products, pricing, and shopping features as the Amazon you know, except for one huge bonus: A portion of every dollar you spend on AmazonSmile is donated to an eligible charity of your choice!
Designating SASF as your charity of choice is easy: Sign in to your Amazon account on smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile browser. From your desktop, go to “Your Account” from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to “Change your Amazon Smile charity.” Or, from your mobile browser, select “Change your Amazon Smile charity” from the options at the bottom of the page. Search Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation, and select it as your charitable organization to support.
- Visit our website portal, and consider making your donation recurring to help animals in need all year round. Many of our donors give to the shelter each month in remembrance of a pet or loved one. If you choose to donate through our website, be sure to tell us why SASF is important to you. Here are some remarks from our recurring donors:
“In remembrance of Phoebe, adopted from the Seattle Animal Shelter in 2004, who passed away in 2018.”
“I just recently learned about the wonderful things SASF is doing. Couldn’t think of a better place to gift donation dollars. Thank you!”
“In honor of my sweet pup Remy’s adoption! Thanks for all you do.”
- Support the shelter by attending a 2020 event. Get involved in our biggest and most popular events throughout the year. SASF hosts two major annual events. Mark your calendar for June 9 for the Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Now in its 20th year, the Furry 5K is one of the few races in the Puget Sound area that encourages participants to run or walk with their dogs. The race is followed by Pet-a-Palooza, with entertainment, festive music, awards, and an interactive vendor area.The Furevermore Annual Fundraising Gala is a fundraiser, but it’s also a party filled with games, silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink, and camaraderie with fellow animal lovers. Together, these events provide essential funding for some of the shelter’s most important programs. Learn more about how these events support SAS.
- Purchase a 2020 SASF calendar. This year, give a gift that gives back. SASF sells a special calendar each year featuring our community’s treasured pets. Proceeds from calendar sales go directly to SAS animals. Our 2020 calendar is produced by local photographer and Seattle Animal Shelter volunteer, Emily Rieman of Best Friend Photography. You can purchase a calendar online or at the shelter.
- See if your employer has a matching donation program, and consider donating through them. Giving through your workplace is an easy and efficient way to make tax-deductible donations to causes you care about. Many companies will even match charitable donations made by their employees. Companies with corporate giving programs include Microsoft, Google, T-Mobile, Boeing, Starbucks, Alaska Airlines, the Gates Foundation, Apple, Honda, Prudential, Samsung, ADP, Coca-Cola, and Cargill, to name a few. Talk to your HR department today about amplifying your impact, and consider making SASF your charity of choice.
- Donate as a gift to a friend. Not sure what gifts to give this year? Donating to SASF is the perfect gift for any pet lover. This year, consider donating to the shelter on behalf of a friend or family member through our quick and easy website portal.
- Become a volunteer! The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation needs volunteers to help raise funds for the animals. Volunteer to help with marketing, events, or donor relations. If interested, contact us at info@seattleanimalshelterfoundation.org. The Seattle Animal Shelter also offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities, but the greatest need is for foster parents. Consider becoming a foster parent, and save a pet the unnecessary hardship and stress of a shelter stay. Discover more SAS volunteer opportunities and learn how you can get started