Worldwide shelters are struggling. Even the largest and longest established overseas rescues are desperately in need of more help. They want to get out there and neuter and re-build to provide safe environments for their ever-increasing number of strays but they are struggling on a monthly basis to fundraise for food and veterinary bills.

There are some easy ways which you and can help from the comfort of your armchair and know you are making a difference not only to the lives of so many poor dogs but also to the mental health of the volunteers. 

1. Adopt one of the many shelters which we feature here on our website. 
2. Sponsor – just a £5 monthly donation will collectively make a massive difference.
3. Share posts of dogs for adoption.
4. Join our network, sign up for our newsletter where we will keep you updated on all the great initiatives to educate and resign animal cruelty to the history books.
5. Sign-up to Easyfundraiser – select Starlight Barking Trust and when you shop with some of the house-hold names online shop we receive a donation for your shelter.

And if you’re feeling a little more adventurous then volunteer! Most shelters will welcome you with open arms as they have to spread their time so thinly that their dogs miss out on essential socialisation. Even just a couple of hours of your holiday giving them a little love will make a difference to their adoption chances.

More info on volunteering: fiona@starlightbarking.co.uk