Buying gifts for the holiday season rewards both you and your giftee -- especially if it’s for a worthy cause! According to the Humane Society of the United States, animal shelters take in between six and eight million animals every year -- about half of which must be euthanized due to a lack of resources. You can always take action by donating to the Humane Society, the ASPCA, and to local animal shelters. And now, many of these amazing organizations are making it even easier to get involved...just log on and shop!

We love the ADOPT leash and collar line, pictured at left, from the Pixie Project, a nonprofit adoption center dedicated to finding homes for rescue animals in Portland, Oregon. Nylon reflective leashes and collars are a perfect gift to protect a friend’s pup while making a statement. They start at $8, and 100 percent of the profits are donated to animal rescue. Also check out Bidawee, a New York shelter, for adorable totes ($10) and umbrellas ($15) -- proceeds also support animal adoption.

Photo Credit: Laura Blair, Pixie Project

-- Colleen Canney

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