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There is no act of kindness you can do or gift you can give that is too small for SCLRR!! It is all of our efforts combined that allow SCLRR to be successful for so many dogs.
We are a 100% volunteer run 501c3 tax exempt organization, so all donations to us are deductible from your taxes. You can choose from a variety of ways to support us, listed below:
Donate directly to support SCLRR in different areas
- General donations will be used for costs incurred to run the rescue including shelter fees, vaccinations, spaying and neutering, boarding costs, equipment for events, volunteer training, canine behavior modification, etc.
- The Polly Fund was established to help with non-routine medical costs. For example, in 2008 SCLRR funded the following vet care: patella and cruciate surgeries, lumpectomies, dental work, blood work, x-rays and emergency treatments. As you can imagine, veterinary costs are the largest part of our budget.
Donate to the Polly Fund online!
- Our Senior Lab Rescue Program Fund ensures that dogs 7 years and older are well taken care of. We have set aside specific funds to make sure that there is enough money at all times to take care of necessary surgeries, boarding and other services that our seniors often require. Our senior dogs often need more medical support upon entry into SCLRR than the younger dogs.
Donate to the SLRP Fund online!
Link Your Preferred Savings Cards and Credit Cards to Donations for SCLRR.
Many chain stores and credit card firms will link your preferred savings cards to SCLRR. At no cost to you, a portion of the price of your purchase will be donated to SCLRR. For others, inquire with the applicable store or credit card firm.
Instructions to link your Ralphs Rewards Card to us.
Shop with our Affiliates!
Shop and have part of your purchases donated to us! A number of online companies have agreed to donate us a percentage of sales based on sales made from our site. Check our Affiliates page!
Volunteer
We always welcome new volunteers! There are many different things to do as a volunteer, and you can choose the ones that best match your talents. Besides fostering, there is screening prospective adoptive homes, fundraising, organizing booths, transportation, shelter checks -- the list is long! See our Volunteer page. You can let us know of your interest by applying to be a volunteer online.
Do you have items to donate to SCLRR?
We have a wish list below of items that we are always needing to accomplish our work. No item is too small and we can provide you a receipt for anything you donate. You can also set up fundraisers at local schools and businesses to gather these items as well. Thank you for thinking of us!
For the dogs...
- Dog treats / chew bones
- Dog food -- all varieties and brands -- canned and kibble
- Dog and puppy shampoo
- Flea protection – Frontline or Advantage
- Squeaky toys or pull toys
- Stuffed animals (no pellet or beanie filled)
- Kong toy and a big jar of peanut butter to entertain a rescue when crated.
- Leashes
- Collars
- Choke chains
- Halti-collars and other training collars
- E-Collars (used after surgery to prevent suture removal and licking)
- Bark or training collars
- Harnesses
- Dog houses
- Outside Kennels (all sizes)
- Crates (medium to large) -- soft, wire or plastic
- Exercise pens (x-pen)
- Pet Carriers
- Dog beds or pillow
- Stainless Steel Pet Bowls (all sizes)
- Water buckets - stainless steel or galvanized; 5-gallon size for dogs
- Plastic storage bins for dog food with lids -- any size
- Blankets/Comforters/Sheets (clean and used are fine)
- Towels
- Cotton Balls, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Q-tips
- Gift cards to pet supply stores
- Medications that are not expired
- Digital thermometers
- Grooming Table or bath tub
- Baby play pools
For the Office...
- Postage Stamps (uncancelled)
- Printer paper
- Gift Certificates to stores such as Walmart, Target, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.
- Fax machine
- Scanner
- Office supplies (i.e.: post-its, envelopes -- large and small, paper clips, rubber bands, pens, manila folders, etc.)
- Folding tables and chairs
- Promotional holders for dog events
- Carts with wheels to move stuff at events
- New Ink Jet Cartridges (HP 14 black and tri-color)
- New or mildly used digital camera (USB cord variety)
- Carpet cleaning products
- Raffle items -- we are always looking for raffle items!
Here are some great ideas that also can help SCLRR
- Host a party (Birthday, holiday, etc.) and ask for donations in lieu of gifts
- Hold a fundraiser to raise the items asked above. Children love to fundraise and it is a great way to get them involved in charity. We would be happy to help in any way!
- Do you have services such as printing, transporting, retail sales that you think might benefit the group? Please contact us, we would love to speak with you!
- Do you want to host a Lab fundraiser at your place of business? We would love to talk with you!
- If you have the ability to do wood working, arts or crafts, you could make items that we could sell or raffle off at our dog events. For example, can you build a dog house, or make a quilt? This is an excellent way for SCLRR to generate funds.
- Check and see if your company offers an employee donation and/or matching program. This is a fantastic way to often times double your contributions to SCLRR. If you require any documentation at all for this, please contact us.
- Would you be willing to host a bake sale or a pie raffle for SCLRR? We could even do this sale in coordination with another dog event.
- Do you have relationships with companies that are looking for organizations to support? Maybe you could put in a good word for SCLRR!
- Do you have photography skills that you might donate? SCLRR would love to host a dog photography event during the holidays and raise money by selling pictures.
- Do you have a skill that we could auction off such as fishing, hiking, crafting, cooking, or other activity that we could raffle off?
- Do you get regular tickets to events such as baseball games or amusement parks that might be a great raffle item?
- Do you have connections to the entertainment industry, radio or broadcasting to help get the word out about SCLRR and the great things that happen in the group?
- Do you know of any grants or award that SCLRR might be able to apply for?
If you have ideas, please don't hesitate to contact SCLRR. We love creative ideas!
Please remember that there are no paid volunteers in SCLRR, so you know that the monies are supporting the dogs 100%!
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