Are you looking for a way to help the animals? All rescues and shelters always need :

	Volunteers
	Wish Lists
	Donations

When miracles are managed on a shoestring, all Rescue Groups, Breed Rescues and Nova Scotia SPCA Branches depend on volunteers.  

If you have a skill, odds are there is someone out there who needs the help:

	FOSTER PARENTS:   provide the love while the rescue or shelter provides the food and vet care.  If you are interested, Best Friends has three must reads - Become a Foster Parent, Becoming a Foster Home and Foster Care Handbook
	DRIVERS: Every rescue and shelter needs drivers to transport pets, pick up supplies, etc.
	WEB AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING SKILLS: are always in demand and can bea good fit for anyone unable to committ to a regular schedule
	SHELTERS ALWAYS NEED HELP: If you can walk a dog, answer a phone, mop a floor or if you have practical building and maintenence skills, they can all use your help.

ANY TIME OF YEAR, ALL SHELTERS HAVE A WISH LIST OF SUPPLIES THAT WOULD HELP THE ANIMALS.  ALTHOUGH THEY VARY WITH INDIVIDUAL RESCUE GROUPS , BREED RESCUES, TNR GROUPS AND NOVA SCOTIA SPCA BRANCHES, GENERALLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ALWAYS IN DEMAND:

	Bleach, paper towels and rubber gloves
	leashes and collars
	warm winter coats and vests
	flea control
	grooming tools
	food dishes
	pet beds
	gently used blankets, towels and quilts

AND OF COURSE, ALTHOUGH ALL RESCUES ARE POWERED BY LOVE FOR THE ANIMALS, THEY ALL CAN USE DONATIONS OF FUNDS TO CARRY ON WITH THEIR WORK.

IF YOUR SWEETHEART IS AN ANIMAL LOVER, WHY NOT MAKE A DONATION TO HIS OR HER FAVOURITE RESCUE FOR VALENTINES DAY?

WEBMASTER NOTE: PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL RESCUES OR SHELTERS DIRECTLY TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE ITEMS OR MONEY.