Human and Animal Charities

Anonymous

I agree fully that support of a worthy cause can benefit both the giver & the receiver. However, support of a charity does not have to be monetary. They are just as accepting and grateful for donations in other ways. Three years ago I started an equine rescue here in New Zealand after supporting the International League for the Protection of Horses & SPCA for many years.. We do not accept monetary donations, opting instead to accept donations of items to auction from our Sella.co.nz store.. We also accept horse gear, feed etc to use for the horses we take in - this is a godsend. If someone wants to make a monetary donation simply because they feel it is the only way they can help, we give them the option of crediting our vet account or buying credit notes at Farmlands or RD1 stores.. While all these options help the horses we take in enormously, the most important donation one can make is their time.. There are always things to be done, fencing, weed pulling, grooming of horses, riding of horses, loving of horses (this is most important for all the horses' rehabilitation), bagging of manure for our roadside stall, harrowing of paddocks, cleaning of gear to be used or auctioned - just to name a few.. We are forever grateful to our genuine volunteers who donate their time at least once a week whether is be a few hours or a couple of days, without them our job would be just that much harder.. Good on people who support the many good causes around - without you, the good work could not be done..