The December holidays are quickly approaching and our Twelve Days of Dewey campaign has already covered eight ways to help homeless pets, but the Dewey countdown still has a few more ways to get involved.

Dewey helped to change the people in Spencer, IA, and the next items on our Twelve Days of Dewey list are ways you, too, can help animals in your community.

4) Thank FOUR shelter staffers or rescue group volunteers for all they do. Though Dewey couldn't exactly say "thank you" to Vicki, there is little doubt that he
found ways to show her how much she was appreciated. In the spirit of giving back, find your own special way to thank four shelter staffers or rescue group volunteers for all their hard work on behalf of pets.

3) Ask THREE pet-related businesses to display local adoptable pets on their Web sites. Not only will you be helping pets find a home, you'll also be helping the businesses in your town expand their customer base. You can find free adoptable pet widgets here.

We've already covered six great ways to help homeless pets in the Twelve Days of Dewey countdown.

Here are two more easy, fun things you can do to help shelter pets and spread the word about pet adoption.

6) Donate SIX towels or blankets to your local animal shelter. Shelters always need towels and blankets to make the animals more comfortable in their cages -- and don't you deserve to treat yourself to some new linens?

5) Read and share FIVE books about rescue animals including Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library and Dewey's Christmas in the Library, both from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.