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Give Freely: The Secret to Saving Dogs While You Shop (At No Cost to You)
Support Hope Paws Support Fund Without Opening Your Wallet

What if you could save dogs from high-risk shelters just by buying groceries?
No extra fees. No donation forms. No monthly commitment.
That’s exactly what Give Freely makes possible — and it’s completely free.
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This is where Give Freely changes everything.
What Is Give Freely?
Give Freely is a free browser extension that turns your everyday online shopping into automatic donations for Hope Paws Support Fund.
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Here’s the magic:
✅ It finds and applies coupon codes at checkout — you keep 100% of the savings
✅ Stores pay an affiliate commission to Give Freely
✅ 100% of that commission goes directly to the charity you choose
You save money. Dogs get help. You never pay a penny.
“Give Freely a free way to support Hope Paws truly is a win-win.” — Hope Paws Support Fund
How to Start Helping in Under 2 Minutes
Step 1: Install the Give Freely browser extension (Chrome, Edge, or other supported browsers) from GiveFreely’s website.
Step 2: Create your account and select Hope Paws Support Fund as your charity. Use EIN 41-4118400 to find us instantly.
Step 3: Shop as usual — at over 15,000 partner stores, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, eBay, and Etsy.
Step 4: When Give Freely finds a coupon, click “Activate.” You save money. We earn a donation.
That’s it. No extra steps. No extra cost.
🐾 Get a $5 Grant Just for Installing (No Purchase Needed)
Right now, Give Freely is running a special promotional grant:
For every supporter who installs the extension and selects Hope Paws Support Fund, we earn $5 — at no cost to you.
You don’t have to buy anything. Just install, select us, and we receive $5.
The formula is simple:
($5) × (number of new active users during promotional period) = more dogs saved
So please — take 90 seconds right now to install. Then share this article with just two friends. That’s $15 for emergency vet care, rescue pulls, or transport.
Where Your Support Goes — 100% to Dogs
Hope Paws Support Fund is 100% volunteer-led. No paid staff. No executive bonuses.
Every dollar from Give Freely — both the $5 grant and ongoing shopping donations — goes directly to four life-saving programs:
- Emergency Veterinary Care Fund — $12,000
Surgeries, ICU stays, diagnostic imaging, urgent medications - Rescue & Pull Support — $12,000
Pull fees to extract dogs from high-risk and high-kill shelters - Dog Transportation Network — $10,800
Fuel reimbursement, commercial transport, travel supplies - Dog Network & Adoption Support — $1,000
Professional videos and content to help dogs find loving homes
Why This Is Passive Fundraising at Its Best
This isn’t a one-time ask. It’s sustainable, long-term funding.
Once you install Give Freely, you never think about it again. Every time you shop for dog beds, holiday gifts, or household essentials, donations happen automatically.
And with over 15,000 partner stores, almost any online purchase can help — from Amazon to Zappos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cost me anything?
No. Give Freely is completely free for users.
Do I have to buy something to get the $5 grant?
No. Simply installing the extension and selecting Hope Paws qualifies.
Is Give Freely safe?
Yes. It was founded by Steve Kaufer, co-founder and former CEO of Tripadvisor. The company has no investors and never intends to make a profit — it’s all about giving back.
I live outside the U.S. — can I still help?
Only U.S. supporters qualify for the $5 promotional grant. However, anyone can use Give Freely to generate ongoing donations when shopping at U.S. retailers.
Install Now, Save Dogs While You Save Money
You’re already shopping online. Why not let those purchases rescue dogs?
*Hope Paws Support Fund is a 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 41-4118400.*
Source: https://hopepawsfund.org/give-freely-a-free-way-to-support/