5 Ways Animal Organizations Can Message Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a great time to engage your community!
From messages of gratitude to safety tips to clever adoption promotions, the holiday is ripe for creating interest in your mission.
We’ve gathered a cornucopia of examples from your colleagues in the field that are as satisfying as pumpkin pie.
1. Create adorable e-cards that people can share with friends and family for a small donation. Check out this example from Ottawa Humane Society, Ottawa, Ontario.
![cute mouse on top of gourds in a shelter promo for thanksgiving](https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_component/public/image-paragraph/ottawa.jpg.webp?itok=rFIEqhIL)
2. Share a pet safety card on social media and encourage your followers to re-share to help pets stay safe from potential toxins and other hazards. Here’s an example from Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, Walnut Creek, CA.
![small dog and kitten on thanksgiving pet safety flyer](https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_component/public/image-paragraph/arf_pet_safety.jpg.webp?itok=G-wTB9-I)
3. Promote fun enrichment ideas as a treat for animals in the shelter or in a foster home. Here’s an idea to try from Outer Banks SPCA, Manteo, NC.
![stuffed critter on thanksgiving enrichment toy using pvc pipe diy](https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_component/public/image-paragraph/peanut_butter_bowl_2017_thanksgiving.png.webp?itok=gkvIeRFq)
4. Use the holiday to recruit new foster homes with a clear call to action shared on social media, like this one from Richmond Animal Care and Control, Richmond, VA.
![senior beagle licking her chops in thanksgiving visit shelter promo flyer](https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_component/public/image-paragraph/12247159_1130767640267563_546127504839584293_n.jpg.webp?itok=iGUWaHFo)
5. Most importantly, thank your donors, volunteers, staff and the entire community. Consider sending a standalone email like this one from Dumb Friends League in Denver to all your subscribers and post across your social media platforms.
![](https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_component/public/image-paragraph/dumb_friends.jpg.webp?itok=OKp0L4eI)
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