Remember, the first thre letters of "fundraising" are F-U-N!
| Adopt a springer | Instead of buying, please give one of ESRA's many Springers a loving home and a second chance. |
| Join ESRA |
Become a member and join the ESRA rescue network. Membership is simple and free. Volunteer to help with transport, computer work, home checks, temperament evaluations, etc., and join our mailing list. |
| Foster | ESRA's foster homes provide housing, medical care, rehabilitation, exercise, and love to an endless number of homeless dogs every year. |
| Donations | ESRA is supported entirely by donations and our fundraising programs and events. Your support is very important for us to help the Springers. Donations are tax deductible. You can donate online via credit card using our secure servers, or mail a check. In addition, the Jan Flagg Fund is a special-use fund to assist with critically ill Springers we encounter. |
| Sponsor | You can be a sponsor for a "Special Needs" Springer. Your contribution will go a long way toward paying for the care of a new pal. Your donation will help us care for that dog until he or she is adopted into a permanent home. |
| Recycle for Rescue | Keep your eyes open for recycling opportunities, and act on them! Recycling not only is good for the environment, but will also be great for a homeless Springer if you Recycle for Rescue! |
| Natural Balance Charity Rebate | Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance benefits rescue organizations with its Charity Rebate Program. Rebates are available on both dog and cat products. Your purchases could mean cash for ESRA! Just save your Natural Balance UPC codes, attach them to the original purchase receipt, then forward them to: Vicki Wingo, PO Box 600728, San Diego, CA 92160-0728 |
| Wish List | Our various foster homes around the country are always in need of kennel supplies. Any such items donated to us are tax deductible, and ESRA will provide a receipt to anyone donating to us. |
| Shop Online | If you are an internet shopper, you can shop at some of the more popular stores on the net and a donation will be sent to English Springer Rescue America with each purchase. |
| Grocery Shopping | Many grocery store chains have programs that will rebate a small percentage of your grocery shopping funds to your favorite charity. Here is a list of those of whom we are aware and with whom we are registered. |
| Drink Coffee! | Help Support English Springer Rescue AND enjoy the best, organic coffee available. Purchases made through ESRA's Rescue Roast program provide ESRA with financial support. |
| Buy Magazine Subscriptions | Subscribe, renew or give the gift of a magazine subscription. You can also order cookie dough. ESRA receives 40% of each purchase. Click on "SUPPORT US". |
| ESS Airlines | If you're a private pilot, or you have a friend or family member who is, ESRA needs your help in transporting our dogs from shelter to foster care, from foster care to permanent home. Please help if you can. |
| A Bequest in your Will | Including ESRA in your will or trust is a meaningful way to continue to help English Springer Spaniels in peril. Bequests can enable us to do many things we would not have been able to do otherwise. If you want to continue to help Springers, why not include us in your will? |
| Donate Cars, Trucks or Vans! | You can donated your unwanted cars, trucks or vans to benefit Springers in need. Our auto service will pick up your automobile, provide you with title transfer documents and a tax deductible receipt for your contribution. This service is available through out the United States. Please contact Pamela George for details at pgeorge249@aol.com. |
| Hold a raffle | Hold a raffle to help raise money for rescue. Many merchants will donate items and gift certificates to help and the money raised can be used to save lives. |
| Hold a Garage Sale |
Hold a garage sale in your community and donate the money to rescue. If you do some advertisement beforehand, people will donate items for the sale. Be sure to ask family members, friends, neighbors, and area merchants for donated items. |
| Have a "Yappy Hour" |
A "Yappy Hour" is a fundraising event that usually takes place at a restaurant or bar that is dog-friendly. You can ask the owners of such establishments in your local area if they will be willing to host one. |
| Holiday Gift Wrapping | Each Holiday season, some bookstores allow charities to do their Holiday gift wrapping for them in exchange for donations. Some even allow Springers in the store as "ambassadogs"! See how! |
| Network | Check where you work and see if they have a program where they donate money to nonprofit organizations as a way to help groups their employees do volunteer work for. Check in your community and see if anyone in your area has experience in writing grants. Ask if they would be willing to help a rescue group write out an application for a grant. |
| Neuter your pets and educate others | Help us stop the overpopulation of pets. Help educate your friends, children, and family members about responsible pet ownership. Be sure they know what a Forever Home is, and help them learn how to care for their pets. SPAY/USA is a national referral service for affordable spay/neuter services. |
| Link to ESRA |
If you have a web site, feel free to link to us! The more people visit our web site, the more
dogs can be adopted. Download our logo and save it
to your computer. |