1. Downloadable template on Facebook for those who have adopted to upload with them and their pet and share Adopt Today! Meet My _____________________________________

2. Brings exposure to adoptable animals and is more upbeat, straying away from the sad, guilt type advertising

3. Super Paw Showdown Powder Puff Football game or Puppy Bowl – Between Humane Society and Animal Friends or Animal Rescue League or Humane Enforcement – Fundraiser Sponsor the players – Gets name out to public – Allows prospective owners to see the dogs – Also allows them to see partnership with police for humane enforcement – DURING FOOTBALL SEASON

4. Whiskers in Wonderland Have at Santa Spectacular – Have animals for adoption (maybe too cold for that) – Have kids make no-tie blankets for the animals to keep warm during the winter – Have photo of the animal they are making blanket for – Can also include outreach and education for safety between kids and animals

5. Caturday Every Saturday throughout the summer, highlight 1-2 adoptable cats cats on the radio throughout the day Have discounts on cat adoptions on those Saturdays Gets name out to people Gives exposure to adoptable animals

6. Animals on Tour Mobile adoption van – Can have magnets on van – Coordinate with businesses to have adoption days – Advertise on the radios Upbeat music, concert vibe – Exposure to Humane Society and to the animals – Can also advertise the all inclusive fee Shots, spay/neuter, microchip, etc.

7. Fur Ball Replace or have in summer before Best Friends Ball Cocktail attire (not as high class) – Wider range of audience and participation Have animal related games – Prizes (for pets and for people) – Silent auction – Maybe outreach/education stations for people – Have pet “selfies” on the big screen Adoption update – People send in the photo of the pet they adopted and show how it has grown or adapted to it’s new home Maybe have adopted pets there (if allowed to) – Animal Red Carpet – Look at the “Pawsome” fashions Fundraise for Humane Society Exposure to Pittsburgh More unique style of ball Focuses on the work of Humane Society and on the animals Allows Humane Society to advertise the programs they hold (outreach, doggy classes, etc.)