Category Archives: Fundraisers with Animals

Gift Basket Fundraising Idea

People are always looking for ways to make gift giving easier.  To make it easier for your supporters and make money for your group, try putting together some well thought out and attractive baskets to sell at games, home events, plays or whatever venue you have available to you.  Craft shows are another good one,…

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Companion-4-Canines

Looking for an easy and creative fundraising idea that can involve older teens?  How about considering offering pet sitting service in order to raise money for your group! Recently, my family and I wanted to go out of town, but as we have pets…1 a dog that has no idea she’s a dog… we were…

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Home Made Doggie Treats

Specialty dog bakeries are popping up all over.  Spending on our four-legged friends is at an all time high. Dog treats can be made very inexpensively and sold for a profit. Recipes can be found online or in a dog treat cookbook. Check your local bookstore or library. You can find cellophane bags with paw…

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Hamster Ball Races – Unique Fundraising Idea

Looking for a unique fundraising idea?   This idea may require a little more leg work than some others, but could be alot of fun!  This would be especially appropriate if you are raising money for a group that is connected to animals: http://www.elementaryfundraisingideas.com/hamster-ball-fundraiser/

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Hold a Workshop Fundraiser

Survey your staff and members for special skills have or hobbies they excel at. Then, create a workshop or class teaching others these skills or hobbies. The ideas are endless. Here are just a few to get you thinking: Organic Gardening Dog Training Using Computers Taking Great Photographs Kayaking Cake Decorating Quilting Creative Writing Web…

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Doggie Resale Fundraiser

For all those pet-lovers out there, hold a pet paraphernalia resale fundraiser. Gather donations of gentle-used leashes, collars, food bowls, toys, sweaters, etc. Arrange for a couple demonstrations from pet trainers or grooming specialists. Contact a local pet food store to provide samples of treats. Set prices for all items donated for sale. Advertise at…

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Stage a Lock-In

Are you pationate about your cause? Show your loyalty and support by volunteering to participate in a lock-in. This creative fundraiser will be sure to draw some attention if promoted right. Arrange for your location. The accomodations should be sparce, yet sufficient to not endanger those being locked-in. Set a goal for the amount you…

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Gone to the Dogs! – Custom T-shirt Fundraiser

Animal lovers will LOVE to display their pride in their pet by wearing a custom-made shirt with their beloved pet’s footprint over their heart in this creative fundraiser. Purchase t-shirts in various sizes and pastel colors, non-toxic (pet safe!) ink or fabric paint.  Also, it is important to purchase cardboard t-shirt forms to use inside the shirt to prevent the paint…

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Paw Painting Gala Art Show Fundraiser

Animals available for adoption from a rescue can create professionally styled paintings in this animal-friendly fundraiser. Make professional prints using the animals paws. The prints can be done on canvas and professionally matted and framed.  A bio of the animal artist and a photo of the animal can be provided in a smaller frame that will accompany the…

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Furry Beauty Contest

Here is a creative fundraiser for all those pet lovers out there!  Have contestants submit photos of their pets The contest is “judged” by number of votes received for the most “beautiful” pet Each vote costs $1, and everyone can vote as often as they wish. Keep a careful tally of votes received The pet with the…

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