Animal Shelter Funding

Animal shelter funding is important to maintain the life and vitality of the various institutions for wayward pets throughout the United States.

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There are different kinds of shelters and human societies across the country, and they all receive money from different avenues. Below is a brief description of the different types of animal welfare agencies in existence, as well as how they operate financially.

The county or city animal shelter found in your local community is likely funded by the government. Everything from dog food to building maintenance is paid for by the county, and without this taxpayer money, many animal shelters would close. However, with the current deficits in many areas of the United States, local animal shelters are suffering as much as other government establishments.

Take, for example, the Charleston Animal Society which is housed in a South Carolina city that faced its own $1.4 million deficit in 2009, funding still needed to be available for the animals. In order to keep up with costs, animal shelter funding in Charleston is also coming from the people in the community beyond standard tax payments. For example, when an animal gets loose and is taken to the shelter, its owner must now pay approximately $8.00 per day boarding fee, as opposed to the previous approximation of $6.00.

There are also independent animal shelters that need to receive funding in order to stay operational. One example is the Sacramento Independent Animal Rescuers, a Northern California rescue organization committed to re-homing animals. Organizations such as this rely on the goodwill of others to stay in business. Many independent shelters have websites where people can donate money with just a few clicks of the mouse, while others have fundraisers and other full-fledged events to drum up support. However, most of these shelters, especially the smaller ones, rely fully on donations from the community. If you would like to financially support a local animal shelter, find their contact information online and get in touch with them directly. Chances are, they will be more than happy to oblige.

The American Humane Association was founded in 1877 and offers various programs and resources to protect both children and animals. When it comes to re-homing animals and rehabilitating those who are sick or injured, the AHA has set up a few grants to help out with funding for animal shelters.

The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant exists to fund building and equipment purchases and improvements to better the lives of animals living in a nonprofit shelter. Applicants must be incorporated as a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit agency and apply by the annual February 28 deadline.

The Second Chance® Fund provides finances to select animal shelters that specialize in treating pets who are victims of abuse and neglect. The AHA is extremely selective in who receives this funding, however it is available for request and benefits many organizations each and every year.

Finally, the Foreclosure Pet Grant is available to help shelters deal with the influx of animals due to the struggling economy and home foreclosures. Shelters are being filled up with abandoned pets by families who feel they have no other choice, and this grant can be extremely helpful to shelters that are swamped.

The Humane Society of the United States is another organization that helps shelters across the United States. Through their website, people can donate in a variety of ways, including one time donations and lifelong membership. Animal shelter funding can spring up in other ways as well; however these are the primary modes of finances for these important groups that make a difference in the lives of countless animals each and every year.

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