Reuse! Give Those Old Blankets, Rugs, etc to Gwinnett County Animal Shelter or A Shelter Close To You!
Today’s Green Tip of The Day:
We have suggested this before. We spoke with insurance agency owner Chris Belcore of Dacula Georgia and he suggested we write about it again. Chris Belcore has given several gifts to benefit Georgia pets… Instead of sending old rugs to the landfill, check with local animal shelters to see if they can use them. Old towels, blankets and sheets are also appreciated. In the past we have posted regarding this and this is a good way to both be eco friendly and animal friendly. Currently the dogs in the Gwinnett Animal Shelter and other Georgia Animal shelters have to lay on concrete floors. This is very uncomfortable and inhumane. The budgets at the animal shelters aren’t big enough to purchase these items for all of their animals. Please help out!
Most pets that arrive at our Gwinnett animal shelters and animal rescues are frightened in their new surroundings… And to add to that sadly many of these loving animals are forced to sit and sleep on hard, cold cement floors and go without warmth during cold weather, since shelters and rescues don’t normally have the budget to supply soft, warm bedding.
Many studies on this subject have determined that shelter animals given blankets and comforters feel more relaxed, happy and secure in their surroundings. Being more comfortable increases their chances of being adopted.
Shelters can go through thousands of blankets and towels each month and depend on donations from the public–so here is where you come in. Help make homeless pets more comfortable–and help save lives! And be eco friendly to boot!
Instructions To Donate Blankets To Animal Shelters
Gather up any extra towesl, blankets, sheets and pet beds in decent condition that you are no longer using and drop them off at a local animal shelter or animal rescue. Gwinnett County animal shelter has asked for these in the past. Certain city and county shelters may not accept pet beds, but can normally use blankets and towels. Find out if there is a local blanket drive going on in your area and donate to the cause. There will usually be drop-off locations such as Gwinnett or other pet supply stores. Ask any friends, relatives and neighbors if they have blankets or other items to donate and gather them all together. Check with the Georgia Animal Protection Society for events in Georgia. Check online to see if there is an organization in your area that is specifically dedicated to collecting blankets and other pet bedding for local shelters and rescues. The Georgia Animal Protection Society for instance had an event that collected blankets, towels and other linens for Georgia shelters and rescues throughout Gwinnett County and Georgia. If you have children, run a youth group or teach young children, suggest they organize a community blanket drive and collect blankets, comforters, sheets and towels for local animal shelters and animal rescues. It’s fun for kids–and a very rewarding project.
A few simple projects and just a little of your time can go a long way to helping these homeless pets be comfortable. Show the world your big heart. If you would like help in organizing something like this, please email info@thegaps.org
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