Hands-On Projects

Hands-on animal lifesaving is extremely rewarding.  Here are some great "how-to" articles for getting started.

• An 8-Step Program for Saving Lives (updated 2008)

  Eight great ways to help homeless animals in your community.  Read More

• How to Help a Stray (2000)

  Taking the time to reunite a lost animal with its person or finding a new home for an abandoned pet can be one of the most rewarding and significant things we can do to help animals.  Read More

• Fostering Kittens (2000)

  An old pro passes on invaluable information for feeding, cleaning and socializing baby felines.  Read More

• Fostering Shelter Dogs (2000)

  Fostering shelter dogs is a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family.  Read More

• Pets in Rental Housing (2000)

  A simple, field-proven seven-step guide that groups or individuals can use to create a program for increasing pet-friendly rental housing in their area.  Read More

• How to Start a Feral Cat Program (2001)

  Everything you need to know from using the right kitten formula to recruiting volunteers, written by an animal lover with years of feral cat experience.  Read More