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1. CREATE A SPECIAL MEMORY MOMENT...
Whether for yourself or a friend, give the gift of a lasting digital portrait of you and/or your pets that will last a lifetime. Stop by Petco Stores and have your fuzzy companion’s photo taken with Santa! All humans are welcome, too! |
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2. SPONSOR A SPECIAL NEEDS COMPANION...
Nala was born outside and thanks to RVAS has survived and ready for adoption. She is just one of the "special needs" companion we care for. Give today and help other special needs companions, like Nala, have a chance at a happy, healthy, forever life! |
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3. BECOME A SECRET SANTA
Print out our "wish list" and drop the items in our gift box at Jordan Creek or Clive PETCO and help our furry companions have a special holiday season too! Or click here to learn other ways you can donate and help save lives! |
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4. DONATE WHILE YOU SHOP ONLINE …
Find your favorite online stores through one of our partnering shopping sites, like Goodshop, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to RVAS. You can also help by making Goodsearch.com your search engine. Everytime you search, RVAS earns funding! |
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5. CREATE A LIVING LEGACY FOR YOUR PET
If tragedy strikes you or your family, here’s how you can ensure that your favorite companion receives the care you want, especially when you’re unable to physically provide. Ask about establishing a living legacy for your pets. |
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6. A BETTER & BALANCED RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG
Cesar Millan (National Geographic's "The Dog Whisperer") is a great way to develop a healthy, balanced relationship with your dog. Many of his products are available to help you, including books, DVD's and his NEW online training course...Sessions with Cesar! |
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7. HOW TO …
"How to" books never stop giving...especially when they are donated to your local library. Consider donating one in your family’s name or give them to friends. "One at a Time", "Cesar's Way" & "Be a Pack Leader" are a just a few we recommend. |
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8. FAMILY GIFT EXCHANGE PROJECT
Instead of exchanging presents, have the family select an animal in need to sponsor or donate the money you would have spent on presents to support one of our many programs. Send us a group photo with brief description and we'll feature on our website! |
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9. GIFT CARDS
The purrfect gift when you’re just unsure. Always welcome by RVAS and our foster homes, gift cards allow us to get the supplies we need, when we need them. We suggest RVAS corporate partners PETCO, Petsmart, Iowa Pet Foods & Seascapes, Wal-Mart, Target & Hy-Vee. |
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10. VOLUNTEER
Your financial support is always welcome, but your time in helping with community events is priceless. Consider being a volunteer all year long by clicking here. The time you give could be the difference between life and death for an animal companion! |
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11. UNCHAIN A DOG
Make a vow to help us stop this abusive practice of regulating a dog to a life on a chain. We’ve partnered with Dogs Deserve Better to change local laws and free Iowa's dogs from a life of chains and other abused, neglected and cruelty situations. Help us...save lives! |
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12. MONKEY FACE PRODUCTIONS
Turn your child’s next birthday into a fun filled learning experience by including Monkey Face Productions for wonderful face painting and teaching dogs Frankie or Keena. A portion of the proceeds benefits RVAS companions! |
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13. SHOP CAFE PRESS AND SUPPORT RVAS
Shop our online store at Cafe Press and save lives! For every purchase you make, you get great merchandise, and RVAS receives proceeds from the sale! A great way to give double this Holiday season. Pet and Dog Shops available. Kitty shops to come soon! |
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14. SUPPORT A CAUSE
What’s animal cause do you support most? Choose from any one of our many programs like Spay & Neuter assistance, Molly’s Fund, Education and Awareness, Legislative Action, etc. to specify exactly where your contribution will go and how you want it used. |
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15. COUPONS OF LOVE
Make a commitment to help a friend in need with their pet, such as offering to walk their dogs or take their animals to the vet, even providing pet food. The only cost to you is your time, and I assure you, your gift will last lifetime. |
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16. MEDICAL CARE ASSISTANCE
Contribute to our participating vet (University West or Starch Animal Hospital) so that medical costs can be covered when needed. Or purchase a gift certificate from their clinic for our organization! |
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17. TAKE ACTION
Join one of our many "call to action " groups, and help us be the leader in your community to change Iowa's laws, offer companion assistance to senior citizens on fixed income, and more. The focus currently is Puppy Mills in Iowa! Read what we have accomplished. |
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18. SHELTER INCIDENTALS
Simple things like stamps, inkjet paper, or printer cartridges (HP 7300 series) and towels are vital to us helping the companions in our care both directly and indirectly. View our entire wish list to learn how you can help.. |
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19. HELP SPREAD THE WORD...
The Des Moines Register's Paw Print Press reaches over 322,000 people every day. You can sponsor a companion and provide a better opportunity for them to find a lifetime home. View our companions needing your support and help us...save their lives! |
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20. TELL THE WORLD...
Show your support with awareness products like our magnets, bracelets & apparel that make a statement for your love for animals. Visit our online store to see all the great gift ideas you can share with your pet lover friends! |
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21. SERVICES OR PRODUCTS
Sponsor one of our events by donating your goods or services or a make monetary donation and we'll support you in return by adding a link to your business on our website. To view our calendar click here. |
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22. MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS
Matching contributions is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Many employers offer this opportunity. Visit your Human Resource Department and sign up RVAS as your favorite charity. For more information contact RVAS. |
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23. SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR ANIMALS...
Is your companion adopted from RVAS? If so, drop us a line, include pictures and allow us to share your story online. Your story may touch a heart and provide a home for another companion! |
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24. COMMIT MONTHLY TO SAVING LIVES!
Your monthly donation of only $10.00 a month will provide necessary vaccinations and other medical services, even emergency medical care to those animals who would otherwise be tossed aside and left to die. |
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25. BECOME A FOSTER HOME TO AN ANIMAL IN NEED…
Perhaps the ultimate gift you and your family can give … the compassion, safety and security provided to a needful animal by temporarily opening your home for their care. To apply click here. |
