Thanks for your reply and all the info provided. There are problems with dogs & street cats everywhere.
I don't think the accounting issue will be a big problem for the small shelters, most of them accept cash in hand...so I don't think they will declare 100% of that income.
So far, they way that I have helped the most, is adopting a second dog and going as a volunteer to a shelter. But I really would like to see a local shelter accepting BTC.
Yeah that's where I'm saying you need to find that sweet spot sized org. If they are small enough that their financial situation is cash donated instantly get used to pay stuff then Bitcoin is just money with extra steps and not worth the hassle in their view. Once adoption is at the point that their vendors are taking Bitcoin it will look a whole lot more attractive to take as donations. Where Bitcoin will have the biggest impact today is organizations looking to save for the future. That actually might be a way to lead it and get a bit more traction. Rather then saying "hey I want to help you accept Bitcoin" say instead "I want to make a small Bitcoin donation that you guys could save for future use." That way they are getting something rather then the possibility of future donations.
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