Project Craftivism

1 hour out of 168 hours (hours in a week) is all you have to give to brighten up someone’s day!

This picture depics me walking with an adorable shelter dog, Baboo.

I recently made the commitment to volunteer at my local animal shelter. They mostly need help with walking the dogs, so I walk a homeless shelter dog for at least one hour per week. Without people to volunteer to do this, these dogs, awaiting adoption, would be stuck in a tiny cage for who knows how long. It’s also a great way to give affection to a non-human in need that may have just gone through a terrible situation (abandonment, the death of his/her guardian, ect.).

All it takes is just ONE hour per week. One hour goes in a flash (start taking account of your hours and see what you spend them on…chances are it’s easy to find an hour to share and brighten someone’s day.)

What does this have to do with craftivism? It doesn’t have anything to do with crafts, but it has a lot to do with getting involved in your community and overall making an effort to make it a better place.

Animal shelters are not the only places where an hour is invaluable. Look up your local wildlife hospital, animal refuge, sanctuary, etc. to see how you can help!

Walking a dog may not seem like much, but it is a start. It also makes all the difference to that individual dog. However, I also find that it is a very fulfilling experience (and a good work out too, lol).

He was possibly the sweetest dog I have ever met, and so incredibly intelligent and gentil. I can’t wait to go back this week and meet the next dog <3