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Get Involved
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There are many ways to donate. You can donate time, money, needed items (both for the animals and to sell in the Thrift Store) or perhaps you have an unwanted vehicle, boat or RV. AnimalSave is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization that is dependent upon the kindness of the community. Each year, your donations translate into hundreds of successful rescues, adoptions and much more.
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Volunteering
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AnimalSave operates with minimal paid staff. The majority of our workforce is made up of volunteers. There's a list of positions that we need to fill urgently. Whether you like to cuddle kittens, help out at the Thrift Store, foster rescued animals, answer phones, or just about anything else, there is a place for you at AnimalSave. Please fill out the Volunteer Application and mail to:
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AnimalSave
PO Box 817
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Or call (530) 271-7071, ext 202
for more information.
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Kitty Wish List
We are always in need of items for our Cat Nap Room. If you would like to help, we use the items listed below:
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Donate by Cash, Check or Credit Card
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Would you like to make a donation with your credit card? Use PayPal's secure network to make your online donation.
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Checks payable to “AnimalSave” can be sent by mail to:
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AnimalSave
PO Box 817
Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Donate Securities
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Avoid paying capital gains tax by transferring appreciated securities to AnimalSave. You will also incur a tax deduction based on the value of the securities at the time of transfer. Please call (530) 271-7071, extension 201 for details of how to transfer securities to AnimalSave.
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Donate an Unwanted Vehicle
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Are you thinking of selling or trading in that old car, truck, trailer, boat or RV? Why not donate it instead? As a charitable contribution your donation could make a big difference. Automobile donations are an incredibly fast and easy way to help AnimalSave. Your car donations help support our vital work and are an easy way for you to get rid of an unwanted vehicle.
Arrangements are made to conveniently and quickly pick-up your vehicle donation at no cost to you. The donation company handles the title transfer requirements and provides you with a tax deductible donation receipt at the time of pick-up! You can complete an online donation form here.
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 vCall (800) 269-6814 for details.
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Donate Property
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AnimalSave accepts most gifts of real property. Your tax deduction will be based on the value of the property at time of transfer as determined by a professional appraisal. Please call (530) 271-7071, extension 201 for more information.
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Leave a Legacy
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Leave a legacy of love and compassion for our animal friends by including AnimalSave in your will or trust or by making AnimalSave the beneficiary of your insurance policy or retirement plan. Please call (530) 271-7071, extension 201 to plan a special gift for Nevada County's animals in need.
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Life Insurance
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If you own a life insurance policy that is no longer needed, consider it as the perfect vehicle for a charitable gift. It's easy to contribute a life insurance policy to us. Just check with your life insurance agent for details on which forms to complete.
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Give New or Gently Used Items
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AnimalSave Thrift and Treasures generates income for our animal welfare programs by selling new and gently used personal and household items. We accept gifts of clothing, jewelry, furniture, kitchen items, artwork, books, and much more. Please click here for information about donation hours and policies.
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IRA
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If you're at least 70 1/2, new tax legislation allows you to give qualified charities up to $100,000 directly from your IRA without triggering federal income taxes The gift will also satisfy the rules for required minimum distribution for the year. Contact your tax advisor for how these rules may apply to your situation.
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Large Plastic Bags (to be used for garbage; not plastic shopping bags)