From walks in the park with your pet to black-tie galas, animal welfare organizations hold a variety of events throughout the year. Attending or helping out at one of these events is a great way to show your support for the cause and help your shelter raise much-needed funds.

See what events are happening soon at the One Hope Network shelters:

> Animal Humane Society (Minneapolis/St. Paul)

> Animal Protective Association of Missouri (St. Louis)

> Humane Society of Broward County (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami)

> Humane Society of Missouri (St. Louis)

> North Shore Animal League (Port Washington)

> San Francisco SPCA

> Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (Walnut Creek)

Don't live near a One Hope Network shelter? You can find adoptable pets in your area through AdoptaPet.com.