Wednesday, September 8, 2010

GoodSearch Offers Easy (and Free) Way to Help Rescued Animals

These days money is tight for everyone and, unthinkable as it might be, many are even giving up their family pets because they can't afford to keep them. At our house, we are thankful that we can still enjoy our quality dog food and treats (most important!) and, although we don't enjoy this as much - visits to the vet. Organizations which rescue pets are also hurting as fewer people can afford to donate.

There is one easy way to help rescue pets, though, that doesn't cost you anything to do every day.

A couple of years ago, Joan saw an animal shelter in north Texas that was going to have to euthanize all the dogs and cats there because it couldn't afford to feed them. People stepped up and donated tons of food and money to keep them going. However, these needs are ongoing. About that time she discovered GoodSearch and Good Shop where your searches and purchases result in donations to the charity of your choice.

The way it works is that you go to the search or shop page and search for a charity. You can search by state or by cause, such as animals. Once you make your selection, you can also click to see how much has been raised through Good Shop and Good Search.

Joan chose the Henderson County Humane Society in Athens, Texas because that is the one she saw on the news. Also, our family has purchased 10 acres of land nearby for Joan and Ted's retirement home and so Leo and I have room to run around.

Each search you do through Good Search results in a penny donated. If you go to Good Shop and shop for online purchases through them, a portion of the proceeds are donated. Major retailers like Amazon.com are available to purchase through and Joan orders a lot of things from them! If you add the GoodSearch tool bar you won't forget to use it and the pennies build up for your animal rescue cause.

If you are a volunteer or member of a rescue group, you can also add your own cause to the list so people can do searches and shopping for your cause as well.

Other ways to help rescue pets through Good Search are to put their banners and logos on your blog or facebook page or let your friends who love animals know through email.

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

Even in these times when many people are short of money, thousands search the internet or buy things online. Make your searches and purchases count for rescue animals.

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