Be Your Own Hero: Hero of the Year: Animal Planet

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Shelter Helpers

Another great way to help animals is to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Nearly every neighborhood in America has an animal shelter that takes in homeless animals. These organizations always need help.

For example, you could volunteer to groom, walk and play with abandoned pets, take photos of pets for the adoption boards, or provide transportation for animals that need to see the veterinarian. Animal shelters also host fundraising and adoption events, which are a great way to meet other animal lovers and to spread the word about the need for additional support.

Considering that most rescued animals are brought to shelters, volunteering at a shelter is a great way to be an animal hero.

Get Started Now: Find a local shelter at Petfinder.com.

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