Thanks to everyone who voted this month! The community chose to support Jackie and Shadow through SaveMoonCamp.org, and I'm happy to share that we made a $20 donation to help them keep their home. Each month, our community comes together to support a cause that matters. It's exciting to watch these monthly donations begin to grow, and I can't wait to see the difference we'll make together in the months ahead. Remember, being a Premium Member helps support the animals each month. You can also help through Love Doesn't Stink children's book, Cause & Chaos Graphic Tees, and Purchase with Purpose, all available in the Classroom. Thank you for being part of Empowering Animals. Every vote, every membership, every purchase, and every act of compassion helps us create a brighter future for animals. 🧡🐾

Tami Tango was one of my orphaned skunks and the inspiration behind my children's book, Love Doesn't Stink. When I cared for wildlife, I wanted people to see skunks for who they really are. They are gentle, curious, intelligent animals that deserve our love and respect, just like any other wildlife. Now Tami has found her voice with her very own song! Remember, all net proceeds from the book go to All Things Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation in Texas, where I had the privilege of rehabilitating wildlife for five years. Every purchase helps care for and protect skunks. If you have a special little one in your life, or your inner child still enjoys a heartwarming story, I hope you'll enjoy meeting Tami Tango. 📖 Love Doesn't Stink: or you can find the book in the classroom. 🎵 Listen to Tami Tango hit single below. 🖤🦨🤍

🐘 Welcome to Empowering Animals! I'm so glad you're here. Empowering Animals is a community for people who love animals and want to make a difference. Together, we discover trusted organizations, learn from experts, share inspiring stories, and explore meaningful ways to help animals around the world. Here you'll find: 🐾 Rescue spotlights and current needs 🌿 Wildlife and companion animal education ❤️ Inspiring stories and thoughtful conversations 🤝 Opportunities to support trusted organizations and make a real impact Whether you're here to learn something new, connect with fellow animal lovers, or discover ways to help, I hope you'll feel right at home. We'd love to get to know you! Introduce yourself in the comments below and tell us a little about what brings you to Empowering Animals. If you'd like, share where you're joining from and your favorite animal. We can't wait to meet you! If you'd like to stay connected and never miss a post or event, you can also download the Skool app: iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skool-communities/id6447270545 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skool.skoolcommunities Thank you for being here and for caring about animals. Together, we really can make a difference. LM Sharron Ordained Animal Chaplain | Wildlife Rehabilitator Serving every life, big and small.

This community was built to connect animal lovers with resources, organizations, stories, and opportunities that help animals around the world. Whether you're here to learn, be inspired, discover ways to help, or simply enjoy spending time with fellow animal lovers, you're in the right place. Ways You Can Support Animals Through This Community 🐾 Premium Membership Your membership helps support animal organizations every month! 🐾 Cause & Chaos Graphic Tees Wear your compassion. A portion of every sale helps support animal-related causes. 🐾 Love Doesn't Stink This children's story was inspired by a rescued skunk named Tami Tango. All proceeds go to All Things Wild for the care and protection of skunks. 🐾 Purchasing With Purpose Shop through the affiliate link and a portion of your purchase goes to support the organizations that you choose. 🐾 Paws & Wings Rescue Finder A free resource designed to help connect people with wildlife rehabilitators, rescues, shelters, lost pet resources, and other animal assistance when it's needed most. All the above resources can be found in our Classroom. How Giving Back Works One of my favorite parts of this community is that we decide together where the donations go. Each month, we'll vote on an animal organization, rescue, sanctuary, or wildlife group to receive the funds raised through community-supported projects. Together, small actions can create meaningful change. Thank you for being part of Empowering Animals and for helping create a place where compassion, education, and action come together. ❤️🐾

I'm excited to introduce a new member benefit beginning Friday, July 31! I have some wonderful members here who also have animal-related Skool communities, and I'd love for everyone to have the opportunity to discover the amazing work you're doing. Empowering Animals isn't a promotional community. It's a community for people who love animals and want to make a difference. I want to keep our feed focused on that mission. That's why the last Friday of every month will now be Free Friday for Level 5! If you've reached Level 5, you'll be invited to share your animal-related Skool community in the monthly Free Friday thread. If your community isn't directly about animals but has a clear animal connection, such as pet photography, animal art, video creation for animal lovers, or helping people make financial plans that include caring for their animals, you're welcome to share it too. Just keep it reasonably connected to animals, please. 😁 A few simple guidelines: 🐾 You must be Level 5 or higher. 🐾 Please share only your Skool community link. No links to websites, social media, or other platforms. 🐾To keep our community focused, promotional posts are only allowed in the monthly Free Friday thread. Posts shared elsewhere will be removed. 🐾 If you'd like to share an animal organization instead of your own Skool community, please DM me first so I can review it before it's posted. My hope is that, over time, this grows into a collaboration where animal-focused communities can support one another, learn from each other, and ultimately make an even bigger difference for the animals. ❤️ You have a whole month to reach Level 5! Share your companion, tell an animal story, ask questions, encourage others, and join the conversations. Before you know it, you'll be there.