First-Time Donor Guide | Dalo Acres

First Gift Guide

Your first gift can be simple.

Quick answer: Choose an amount, decide whether to give once or monthly, and complete Shopify's secure checkout. Dalo Acres uses flexible gifts for practical sanctuary needs such as feed, bedding, shelter, fencing and animal-care supplies.

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What giving through Dalo Acres looks like

  1. Choose an amount. Use a preset or enter a custom gift of $5 or more.
  2. Choose once or monthly. Monthly giving is optional and can be turned off before you add the gift.
  3. Review fee coverage. Covering the processing fee is optional.
  4. Complete checkout. Review the gift in your cart, enter your details and submit payment through Shopify checkout.
  5. Keep the confirmation. Your email confirmation is the record of the gift.

Choose the giving path that fits

Flexible donation

Best when you want Dalo Acres to put the gift toward the most practical current need.

Give once or monthly

Animal sponsorship

Best when you want your support connected to an animal story or memorial.

See sponsorships

Current needs

Best when you want to understand the work and needs in front of the sanctuary now.

See current needs

Before you give

Dalo Acres is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can review how donations are used, read the transparency page, or ask a question before donating.