Helping creatures than cannot help themselves can give your life purpose. Animal shelters around the country are in need of volunteers to help care for and maintain the animals they house in their facilities. Even if you cannot volunteer your time, you can make a monetary donation or contribute items on a local shelter’s wish list. Many shelters need easy to find things such as peanut butter, plastic bags, bath towels, pet carriers (all sizes for all kinds of pets), and good-quality canned dog and cat food. See a need and fill it. The resulting good feelings are yours to keep.