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How can you ensure your passion for education and animal welfare continues to make an impact long after you're gone? In this episode of Legacy Lessons, The Thompsons are navigating the complex world of charitable planning with the guidance of Jason Marx. From direct donations to creating a private foundation, discover how you too can leave a lasting legacy that reflects your values. #CharitableGiving #LegacyPlanning #EstatePlanning #MandelbaumBarrettPC

📢 Urgent: Animal Shelters Need Your Help on July 5th 🐾 🚨July 5th is our busiest day of the year. Many pets get scared by fireworks, run away, and end up at shelters. 🚨Your support is crucial in helping shelters manage the increased intake and find homes for these scared, lost pets. 🚨📸 Tag your favorite animal shelter and share this post to spread the word! 🆘⭐️How You Can Help: ❤️Volunteer Your Time: Shelters are overwhelmed. Your time can make a huge difference in caring for and reuniting pets with their families. ❤️Donate Supplies: Extra food, blankets, and cleaning supplies are desperately needed after a night of increased intakes. Share Lost Pet Posts: Help amplify the search by sharing posts about lost pets in your community. ❤️Foster a Pet: If you have the space, consider fostering a pet to help reduce overcrowding in shelters.

Understand how to legally structure a Non-Profit 501 (c)(3) Animal Rescue/Shelter Corporation and obtain and maintain tax-exempt status at a new CLE, "Forming the Perfect Non-Profit Animal Shelter" on April 12. The seminar will discuss issues that will likely arise with insurance coverage and potential lawsuits. It will also cover advocacy, specifically on promoting city/county lifesaving ordinances to keep pets in their homes that shelters should get their cities to adopt. 3.25 IL MCLE Credit. Details/registration: https://ow.ly/Y7S650QX97G

Did you know pet owners have a higher than average propensity to leave charitable bequests in their wills? This generosity, combined with the way responsible pet owners tend to use estate plans to care for their pets when they pass away, means that animal organizations are uniquely positioned to help their supporters while securing legacy gifts. Learn more about how FreeWill helps animal welfare organizations secure more legacy gifts: https://bit.ly/3xlJPqe

Supporting your local animal shelter can be a fulfilling and impactful way to contribute to your community. One of the most direct ways is through volunteering; shelters often need help with tasks such as walking dogs, cleaning kennels, and assisting with adoption events. Donations are also critical—whether monetary or in-kind, such as pet food, blankets, toys, and cleaning supplies. Additionally, fostering animals provides temporary homes for pets that need extra care or space, alleviating overcrowding in shelters. Advocating and spreading awareness about the shelter through social media or word of mouth can increase its visibility and attract more support. Finally, consider adopting a pet from the shelter, providing a loving home to an animal in need. Each of these actions helps improve the lives of animals and supports the overall mission of the shelter. #salisburychc

Let's help stray dogs find their forever homes ❤️ Many stray dogs in our communities walk the streets alone, searching for food and shelter. These pups deserve love and care just like any other pet. - Offer food and water: Leaving out a bowl of fresh water and some dog food can make a big difference for a hungry pup. - Provide shelter: If possible, create a makeshift shelter out of cardboard or a blanket to offer them a safe haven. - Spread the word: If you see a friendly stray dog, take a picture and post it on social media with the #FindAFureverHomeForStrays hashtag. This can help connect the dog with a loving family. - Support animal shelters: Shelters play a vital role in rescuing and caring for stray dogs. Consider donating or volunteering your time to a local shelter. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of stray dogs. Let's work towards a world where every dog has a loving home #CompassionForAnimals #StraysDeserveLoveToo #BeTheChange

🐰🐹Did you know that this week was Animal Shelter Appreciation Week? 🐶🐱 Well, now let's show some appreciation for the incredible work they/you do! If you're an animal rescue or shelter, you might feel like your funding is shaky, unreliable, and that tomorrow is never guaranteed. You are so not alone!  Did you know that #AnimalShelters and #SPCAs are under immense financial strain, relying heavily on private donations to cover the costs of abandoned pets as municipal funding and philanthropy continues to fall short. I know, it's heavy. But it's not doomed. Things are changing, with movements like #OneHealth getting people to see the interconnection between the work they do for animals and how it also supports the overall community. 👉 If you'd like to learn more about how these essential organizations have a special set of fundraising limitations, read the article here: https://vist.ly/3mkjts7 Who is your favorite animal rescue or shelter and why? Show them some love in the comments, I would love to learn about their work! #AnimalShelterAppreciationWeek #AnimalWelfare #AnimalRights #AnimalProtection #FortheAnimals #Pets #Fundraising #FundraisingConsultant

Understand how to legally structure a Non-Profit 501 (c)(3) Animal Rescue/Shelter Corporation and obtain and maintain tax-exempt status at a new CLE, "Forming the Perfect Non-Profit Animal Shelter" on April 12. The seminar will discuss issues that will likely arise with insurance coverage and potential lawsuits. It will also cover advocacy, specifically on promoting city/county lifesaving ordinances to keep pets in their homes that shelters should get their cities to adopt. 3.25 IL MCLE Credit. Details/registration: https://ow.ly/lqbL50QX97H

2 months ago, our mission took on a new dimension – supporting animal welfare. We partnered with Animalibre, an organization dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals in need. The stories of countless dogs, cats, and other creatures suffering on the streets moved us. Witnessing the transformation of these animals – overcoming fear and regaining health – is inspiring. We couldn't walk away from the opportunity to make a difference. Virtue Health helps Animalibre with donations and raising awareness for their work. However, our furry friends still face challenges. Animalibre currently cares for 100 animals, and they desperately need a larger space to thrive. How You Can Help:  - Donate: Your contribution helps provide vital resources for them.  - Adopt: Open your home to a deserving companion.  - Share: Spread the word. Every action counts. Let's work together to create a brighter future for these animals. 📌 Donate here: https://gofund.me/1129584d #animalrescue #animalrights #donate

Managing a large social media platform requires not only engaging with the public but also guiding them to the right resources. While managing TikTok and Instagram, I monitored comments and messages daily, addressing numerous inquiries about how to donate or support our organization. To streamline this, I created a LinkTree to provide structured guidance. Although social media management was not part of my job description as an Animal Control Officer, I recognized a gap in our outreach efforts. I found time in my busy schedule to create a company Instagram page. I utilized the platform to raise awareness by showcasing our services, providing educational resources, featuring adoptable animals, promoting upcoming events, and encouraging donations. The page quickly gained traction, and I was soon asked by management to create more promotional posts for the company. 🐾 I created the post below urging the community to donate blankets for shelter dogs. The response was overwhelming, with thousands of blankets donated—so many that our storage unit was overflowing. This success highlights the power of effective social media and community outreach. Thanks to these efforts, the shelter dogs enjoyed greater comfort, and the community united with a sense of purpose. This initiative improved the dogs' living conditions and strengthened our engagement and connection with the local community. #AnimalWelfare #CommunityEngagement #SocialMediaImpact #CommunityOutreach #NonprofitSupport #PublicRelations #AdvocacyInAction #CollaborativeSuccess