Kids and Teens
Helping animals helps kids;
how kids can help animals.
Caring for animals teaches children and teens to think outside themselves. Whether working directly with helpless animals or actively contributing to their wellbeing, kids develop empathy and self-esteem, as well as a sense of empowerment to facilitate change.
Kids and Teens
Helping animals helps kids;
how kids can help animals.
Caring for animals teaches children and teens to think outside themselves. Whether working directly with helpless animals or actively contributing to their wellbeing, kids develop empathy and self-esteem, as well as a sense of empowerment to facilitate change.
Party for Paws
Celebrate and create for a cause! Host a Pillows for Paws birthday or special event and reach out for a kit with supplies to make toys, blankets, or treats for shelter animals in exchange for a donation. Email us here.
Start a Drive at Your School
Collect towels, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, and any machine-washable fabrics that are cozy for animals to sleep on at the shelter.
Help out at Animal Care Centers of NYC
If you're local to NYC, reach out to Community Kids at ACC—they offer programs for people under 18 years old. Contact CommunityKids@nycacc.org
Collect Food
and Toys
Collect toys, canned foods, and treats for shelter animals at a school drive, at a local pet store, or from people in your building or neighborhood.
Send Some Cheer!
Create drawings, letters, or cards to brighten the day for shelter staff. Your messages can bring smiles and encouragement to the people caring for animals every day.
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Create an Animal
Welfare Club
Join friends to brainstorm ways to promote compassion for animals—like encouraging more veggie options at school, making DIY toys, acting as shelter ambassadors, or creating flyers to support adoption and donations.
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Have a
Fundraiser
Have a bake sale or a school party with proceeds going to purchase toys and treats for local shelters. Take or send your donations to any of the Animal Care Centers (ACC) of New York City or a local shelter of your choice.
Collect Tennis
Balls
Dogs love to chase them, and it's a great way for them to stay active.
Gather Stuffed
Animals
These “cuddle buddies” provide comfort and warmth for kittens and cats in their cages in a stressful shelter environment.