Did you know? You can help pets at LHS with no (or very small) personal financial impact!

Posted on by Claire LeFew

Author: Wendy King, Director of Finance and Administration

How to make a difference for homeless pets during your regular routine activities!

"Did you know" Lynchburg Humane Society logo, a green dog icon that has a confused head tilt

There are plenty of ways to give back at the Lynchburg Humane Society that are easy, possibly fall into your regular routines, and cost no or very little money! We are so lucky to have so many resources that our community members use that support the pets here at LHS. Here they are below:

Kroger Community Rewards linked to your Kroger plus card

The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but their common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods they serve and help the people there live healthier lives.

One of the ways in which they do this is through the Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Visit Kroger’s site to see how it works

Wooftrax

WoofTrax is a year-round fundraising app. It promotes healthy interaction between dogs and their owners while raising money to support a shelter or rescue. Every time you take your pup for a walk with Wooftrax, it can support LHS!

Using the WoofTrax app is easy. After setting it up on your smartphone, press the Start Walking button to log your walk. The more you walk your dog, the more you earn for your favorite animal charity.  Find out more at wooftrax.com

Don’t have a dog?  That’s okay!  There are several options: 

  1. You can register to “Walk Lexi” this means that you are a volunteer walker for a shelter.  Visit our page to become a dog walker! 
  2. Create a “dream dog” and walk your imaginary companion
  3. Did you have a dog that passed away?  You can walk in memory or honor of your treasured pet. 

Best Friends ResQwalk

ResQwalk is a free mobile app that lets you raise money and resources for your favorite animal welfare organization! This app does not require the registration of a pet and can be used during any distance related activity where you are moving less than 14 miles an hour.  

LHS is in the process of becoming a ResQwalk partner.  Please check back if you don’t see us listed in the participating organizations.

For more information check out Best Friends Org ResQwalk FAQ page.

As our friends at Best Friends say, “Strut your Mutt!”

Donate used bedding and towels

We understand that not everyone has the financial means to donate and that everyone is busy.  Do you have a linen closet that is bulging at the seams?  We are always in need of towels and bedding.  We can use towels, sheets and any size comforter to make our kennels more comfortable for both cats and dogs. 

Chewy Gives Back

Create a new account with Chewy.com to order pet supplies for your own pet or donate from our wishlist.  When you complete your first checkout, make sure to choose Lynchburg Humane Society when asked if you were referred or “how did you hear about us.”  LHS will receive referral commission from this! 

Walmart Spark Good Round up

Customers shopping on Walmart.com or in the Walmart app can now round up their totals at the point of purchase to the nearest dollar and have the change donated to a charity they choose. It’s super easy. When a Walmart customer shops on a mobile phone or computer, they will be prompted to choose a charity to donate to or decline the opportunity. The customer’s charity of choice must be enrolled in Round Up to participate. Click here and scroll to  

To get started on Walmart.com, follow these steps:

  • STEP 1: Visit walmart.com/sparkgood and sign in to your Walmart.com account 
  • STEP 2: Search for a favorite charity. 
  • STEP 3: Once you choose a charity, go to the Round Up box and click “Select this Charity” 
  • STEP 4: Review the FAQs and the Terms of Use  
  • STEP 5: Start rounding up to this charity every time you shop.  
  • STEP 6: Tell others about Round Up. Help promote a fundraising or awareness event your favorite nonprofit is hosting in front of a Walmart or Sam’s Club facility.

Employer Matching Programs

Maybe you can spare $5.00 a paycheck—the kind of sum that might otherwise go toward small indulgences like a morning coffee or trying your luck on offshore betting sites. Every penny we receive goes straight to the care of pets, making a real difference in their lives. If your employer matches your donations, all the better! Check with your Payroll or HR department to see if they participate.

We appreciate every single donation that comes to us no matter how big or small!  We can not survive without donations from the community. Without you we would not be able to continue to provide services to the community and help the pets.