10/22/2026
📣 WORTH THE READ!! 🐾❤️
What if the money you spend on a few extra coffees, snacks at Kwik Trip, or impulse purchases could help an animal get a second chance?
One incredibly generous supporter came up with a creative way to hold herself accountable for her spending while giving back to animals in need. Her goal for 2026 is to match her nonessential spending each month with a donation to a Wisconsin rescue or humane society.
And this month, ACHS was one of the lucky recipients of a $412.75 donation! ❤️
But the best part? The letter she sent with it! We just had to share her idea (anonymously) because we think it's pretty amazing.
Here's her letter:
"Hello there,
In case you are wondering about the odd amount of the donation, it's more selfish than anything really — I wanted to make a goal for 2026 that any vanity spending I did for the month, I had to match in donations to a rescue or humane society in Wisconsin.
So I'm keeping track now of buying clothes that I don't need, and heaven forbid I refrain from collecting more craft sh** like I'm ever going to do anything with it. 😂
I looked at my spending seriously this last year — one month I spent over $900 on Poshmark. That's disgusting.
So in order to keep myself in check, I must match the spending I do on clothing, nails, etc., and give the money to something good. Hopefully you see this as a win-win, but honestly, it started as reining myself in from my own BS.
You are the recipient this month, and each month after the last day, I will pick another rescue that I've seen on Facebook or other mediums.
Thank you for all you do — the world, and animals, would be lost without all of you."
❤️ First of all, THANK YOU! ❤️
We love that she turned a personal goal into something that helps animals. Her generosity will help ACHS continue caring for the animals who depend on us while they wait for their forever homes.
And now, her idea has us thinking...
🐾 THE CHALLENGE: WHAT COULD YOU TURN INTO A DONATION?
☕ Your weekly coffee run?
🍫 Those extra snacks at Kwik Trip?
🛍️ That impulse purchase you really don't need?
💅 A little less spending on yourself for one month?
We're not saying you have to give up the things you love! But what if you chose just ONE little expense to cut back on and donated that money to help animals instead?
Even $5, $10, or $20 can make a difference when it goes toward helping animals in need.
Who's up for turning a small everyday habit into something BIG for animals? ❤️🐾
Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you'd consider taking on the challenge, and please share this post to spread the idea!
Thank you for supporting ACHS and the animals who need us. 🐾
