Monthly donations are very important to us. They allow us to spend more time helping animals and less time fundraising. Your regular donation of any size will help us tremendously. You can schedule a donation by direct deposit from your checking account (our Let It Grow program) or through PayPal (be sure to check the "monthly" box).
Direct Deposit Donation
Let It Grow!
Donors who support Happy Tails through direct deposit become part of our "Let It Grow" Tree. The tree is a large sculpture on the wall of our shelter lobby where donors are recognized with inscriptions as their donations reach various levels of contribution. To sign up for direct deposit donation, download our brochure/donation form.
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Our adoption fees are listed on our Adoption page.
Our Wish List
Donations of pet food, paper towels, dish and laundry soap, and cleaning supplies are always appreciated! Our wish list includes those items and many more. For some special items that will help the animals, visit our Amazon Wish List.
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Click the image above to donate directly to Happy Tails with our Network For Good partner. You will receive an email confirmation and have the option to dedicate your donation as a Memorial.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a charitable tool that allows you to help animals through Happy Tails for many years to come. Planned gifts include bequests made through your will and other means. The gifts can be in the form of cash, stocks, bonds, personal property, life insurance and real estate. For more information, please give us a call at 815.626.2994.
Paw It Forward
Paw It Forward lets donors pay the adoption fee for a particular Happy Tails animal. When the animal is adopted, the adopter is informed that the adoption fee has already been paid and is given the opportunity to "paw it forward" and donate the adoption fee for another animal waiting for a home.
If you would like to sponsor a Paw It Forward adoption, visit Petfinder.com and select a pet. Send us your adoption fee by check or by clicking on the Paypal link at the top of this page. Be sure to tell us:
Your name
Your phone and e-mail
The name of the pet you wish to sponsor
Our adoption fees are listed on our Adoption page.
Helping Paws
You can help pets whose families need help to pay for needed preventive veterinary care through our Community Wellness Clinic. To make a donation, contact the shelter at 815.626.2994.