[header] How to support dog charities [title] Find a charity. [step] Before you can support a dog charity, you need to find one that deserves your support. Start with your local community. 
Most cities and states have a registry of nonprofits, where you can find legitimate dog charities. When looking at a charity, it's good to find out if it has 501 (3) c status, meaning it's registered as a nonprofit with the federal government.