Animal Welfare Agencies

County Shelters

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. 

Independent Shelters

There are also independent animal shelters that need to receive funding in order to stay operational.  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.