ways to give
Support Our MissionGIVE FINANCIALLY
Make a Monetary Donation
Whether online, by mail, or as a monthly gift, your financial support directly fuels every program at Tails of Hope. From emergency veterinary care to daily food and shelter, your donation ensures animals get the care they need, exactly when they need it. One-time gifts make an immediate impact, while monthly giving gives us the stability to plan ahead and respond quickly throughout the year.
ADOPT
Open Your Home
Adopting a pet is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference. Every adoption opens up space for another animal in need and gives a deserving pet the loving, permanent home they’ve been waiting for. Browse our adoptable cats and dogs and find your new best friend today.
VOLUNTEER
Give Your Time
From walking dogs and socializing cats to helping at adoption events and behind-the-scenes projects, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. No matter your schedule or interests, there’s a meaningful way for you to get involved and directly impact animals’ lives.
FOSTER
Share Your Home
Fostering gives animals a safe, loving environment to grow, heal, or simply decompress while they wait for their forever home. Whether it’s a litter of kittens, a senior dog, or an animal recovering from medical care, foster families give Tails of Hope the flexibility to help more animals. They give you the joy of making a difference, one pet at a time.
PURCHASE OR DONATE SUPPLIES
Shop Our Wish List
Sometimes the simplest way to help is sharing our mission with the people around you. Follow Tails of Hope on social media, share adoptable pets with friends and family, or talk about our programs in your community. Every share helps an animal find a home, a family find support, and our mission reach the people who need it most.
REDEEMABLE BOTTLES & CANS
Recycle for a Cause
Turn your empty bottles and cans into care for animals in need. Drop them in our donation bin at the shelter, or bring them to Green Mountain Bottle Redemption at the Howe Center in Rutland. It’s a small effort that adds up to real support for the animals at Tails of Hope.
PLANNED GIVING & BEQUESTS
Leave a Legacy
A gift through your will, estate plan, donor-advised fund, or stock transfer ensures that animals in Rutland County will always have a place to turn, for generations to come. Planned gifts allow you to make a lasting impact without affecting your finances today. Contact us to learn how to include Tails of Hope in your plans.
SPREAD THE WORD
Be Our Voice
Sometimes the simplest way to help is sharing our mission with the people around you. Follow Tails of Hope on social media, share adoptable pets with friends and family, or talk about our programs in your community. Every share helps an animal find a home, a family find support, and our mission reach the people who need it most.