Getting involved
World Animal Day is something that everyone can get involved in, and it’s growing all the time.
World Animal Day may be on a global scale, but it’s made up of contributions from organisations and individuals all over the world.
World Animal Day is something that everyone can get involved in, and it’s growing all the time.
Whether it’s setting up a local event such as a beach clean, or raising money with a sponsored run or cake sale, the ways you can help are endless.
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Donate a Dinner
Donate a Dinner is a simple, thoughtful way to support rescue animals in your community. By giving just one meal, you can help ensure animals in local rescues and rehoming centres are cared for with the kindness they deserve.
Supporting animals when it matters most
Animal rescue centres provide a lifeline for thousands of animals every year. As the cost of caring for them continues to rise and more animals arrive needing help, even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference.
A donated dinner doesn’t just feed a hungry animal, but also supports the dedicated teams working every day to keep animals safe, healthy and one step closer to finding a loving home.
Working together for greater impact
Since launching, Donate a Dinner has helped provide meals for animals at Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Vale Wildlife Hospital and now Teckels Animal Sanctuaries.
Donate a Dinner: How you can get involved
Whether you’re an individual, a family, a workplace, a school or a community group, taking part in Donate a Dinner is easy. Every donation, fundraiser and act of kindness helps local rescue centres continue their vital work caring for animals in need.
- Drop a packet or tin of pet food into your local rescue centre’s collection box or a food bank collection point.
- Take a donation of food, treats, bedding or other essential supplies directly to your local rescue centre.
- Purchase much-needed items from a rescue centre’s Amazon Wishlist.
- Donate the cost of a meal through your chosen rescue centre’s website.
- Organise a pet food collection at your workplace, school or community group.
- Encourage a local pet shop or veterinary practice to host a collection point.
Working together for greater impact
Since launching, Donate a Dinner has helped provide meals for animals at Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Vale Wildlife Hospital and now Teckels Animal Sanctuaries.
Donate a Dinner: How your rescue can get involved
Taking part is easy.
- Let your supporters know you’re taking part in Donate a Dinner. You can request free resources by emailing hope@naturewatch.org.
- Share a list of the food and supplies you need most.
- Encourage supporters to drop off donations in the lead-up to or on World Animal Day (4 October).
- Share photos of your donations on social media using #DonateADinner and #WorldAnimalDay.
If you have an online wishlist or donation page, promote it throughout the campaign to make giving even easier! See our social media templates here.
We'll help spread the word
We will promote participating rescue centres throughout the campaign, encouraging supporters to donate locally wherever possible.
By working together, we can help thousands of rescue animals receive the food and care they deserve while raising awareness of the incredible work rescue centres do every day!
Interested in taking part? We’d love to hear from you.
Make your support go even further
Donating a dinner is just the beginning. Help inspire others by sharing your donation, fundraiser or visit to your local rescue centre on social media!
Tag @Naturewatch Foundation and use #DonateADinner and #WorldAnimalDay so we can celebrate your support and encourage more people to help rescue animals in their communities.
Find an event near you
The World Animal Day interactive world map is a great way to find out about events that are happening near you, and around the world.
You can also advertise your own World Animal Day event too.
In need of some inspiration?
The World Animal Day website has a ‘Get Involved’ section where you’ll find plenty of ideas to help you get your event off the ground.
World Animal Day only has a global impact if individuals from around the world get involved, which is why every participant is so important. Our goal is for the impact of World Animal Day to reach as far and wide as possible, and however you choose to get involved, your actions play a vital role in making that happen.
A few ideas to get you started…
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
- Host a bake sale at your school or workplace to raise money for Naturewatch Foundation
- Volunteer at your local animal shelter or with a local conservation group
- Organise a litter picking day within your local community
- Go completely plant-based one-two days a week
- Create a pond or nature corner to improve the habitats available for the wildlife in your garden
- Clean and refill your bird feeders and perhaps consider adding a birdbath too!
AT HOME
GET MOVING!
- Organise a sponsored dog walk
- Sign up to a local fun run in the name of World Animal Day
- Take a walk in nature and record any animals or birds you see. Share photos on social media with #WorldAnimalDay
Make planning your event even easier!
You can also head over to the World Animal Day website where there are
pre-prepared event toolkits, and resources to support you with messaging
guidance, downloadable resources, media and social media support
and more…
