Are you planning on buying your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day present this year? Having trouble finding just the right gift that says how much you love her (or him)?
Why not consider one of the following then? Not only with your sweetie get a special gift, so will animals in need of help.
Flowers
• PetsMart Charities Flower Club: If you’re a traditionalist who expresses your love with a bouquet, this is for you. Choose from a variety of professional, florist-delivered, arrangements. And have the satisfaction of knowing part of the profits goes to saving a pet’s life!
Chocolate
• Endangered Species Chocolate: Whether your sweetie likes their chocolate milk or dark, with or without nuts, Vegan, Kosher, or all of the above, you can find something to satisfy both their sensibilities and sweet tooth here. ESC’s philosophy is “reverence for life,” which includes donating a percentage of their profits to protect and preserve species, habitat, and humanity.
Stuffed Animals
• World Wildlife Fund: If your Valentine is a fan of, or collects, a certain animal –such as penguins, wolves, or dolphins—this is the perfect way to add to their collection. For either $50 or $100, you can “adopt” one of 40 animals (plush, of course) and it’ll be delivered in a red bag with “Happy Valentine’s Day” on it. (In addition to the stuffed animal, if you’re sweetheart has email he or she will also get what’s called an Online Digipak: adoption certificate, screensavers, wallpaper, and AIM icons.)
Jewelry
• Charity Charms: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and other accessories lend a “charming way to show you care.” Buy the sterling silver charm that features the exclusive logo of the PetsMart Charities (collar “ribbon” with a paw at the top) and 75% goes directly to the charity. Any other jewelry purchase nets a 25% donation.
Wine
• Windsor Vineyards: If you’ve got a wine enthusiast to buy for, get her or him the most unique bottle of merlot, sauvignon, petite sirah, or chardonnay they’ve ever had with the ASPCA’s Private Reserve Assortment. What makes it so special? Custom labels with your pets pic of course! (10% goes to the ASPCA.)
Sponsorships
• Best Friends Animal Society: For $25, you can choose an animal from the following categories: Dogs, Cats, Barnyard Pals, Bunnies, Birds, or Wildlife. You can then personalize a Valentine e-Greeting to send to your loved one. They’ll also get a link to the biography of the sponsor animal and a high resolution image you can print and frame, a subscription to Best Friends magazine, and special members-only rates at hotels near the Best Friend Animal Sanctuary if you want to go visit.
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