PS. More tips for your pets in the Summer
Think it's a little early in the season to be coping with triple-digit temperatures? We do too. But they're here, and in addition to stocking up on bottled water and sunscreen and increasing your carbon footprint with extra air conditioning, it's best to remember that pets need some extra thought as well. Denise Flaim of Newsday lists a few tips and products:
1. Autopilot. Everyone knows -- or at least they should know -- that parked cars can become death traps in a matter of minutes, even on a mild summer day. But sometimes less obvious places, such as outdoor kennels, might get too hot to handle. For peace of mind, invest in a remote wireless thermometer that lets you monitor temperatures from afar. Radio Shack offers some models that start at $30.
2. Pass the lotion. Hairless dogs, such as Chinese cresteds need ample doses of sunscreen to avoid crisping. (Use a dog-specific brand to avoid toxicity from dogs licking the stuff off.) White cats, or those with white on their ears or faces, are also at risk of sunburn, as well as squamous cell carcinoma, a cancer that often appears on the nose and ear tips.
3. Well-timed exercise. Weather or not, exercising dogs on extremely hot days is a definite no-no. (If you must, go out in the early morning or late evening.) But if you have an animal that is brachycephalic -- a 50-cent word meaning "flat-faced" -- be exceedingly careful: Bulldogs, pugs, Persian cats -- all are more prone to sunstroke than their more normal nosed counterparts. Keep them cool at all costs.
4. Hair today. Breeds that hail from Northern climes, such as malamutes and huskies, also appreciate air conditioning. Do not make the mistake of "shaving down" such dogs in an attempt to keep them cool. Not only does it make them look totally bizarre, but their coats actually provide some insulation from the heat. Do keep long-coated dogs and cats well-groomed and free from mats, so air can circulate around them more effectively.
5. Paws and reflect. For animals who spend time outdoors, reflective fabric can deflect sun and heat. Durable, lightweight and rot resistant, shiny, futuristic-looking silver mesh is available in sizes that fit over exercise pens, kennels, even the dogs themselves. Check out silvershademesh.com, or call (507) 893-3646.
6. Water, water everywhere. Make sure the wet stuff is readily available. Cats in particular appreciate running water. Gizmos such as the Drinkwell Pet Foundation consistently get a thumbs-up from pet parents. I can only presume the cats concur.
7. It's a breeze. Battery-operated crate fans that clip onto the front of your dog's crate can help with air circulation. Some models allow you to add a freezer-pack insert to up the cool-down factor. Go to elitek9. com, or call (270) 554-5515.
8. Be aware. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, which include uncontrollable panting, staggering, salivating, weakness and confusion. Get to the vet as quickly as possible.
Photo: Associated Press
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Please e mail this to all your animal lover contacts.
Click here to see the first LA Daily News story they did on Operation Blankets of Love Drive.
Woman keeps shelter animals blanketed with puppy love - LA Daily News
Thank you for inquiring about
Operation Blankets of Love........
Providing comfort to the homeless shelter animals
We need all these items listed
for all the homeless animals
in shelters and animal rescue groups.
Old or new items blankets and towels in all sizes.
Everything must be clean and not ripped.
We also accept bed sheets, pillow cases and pet beds if you want to donate that too.
We also accept bed sheets, pillow cases and pet beds if you want to donate that too.
NEW ITEMS NEEDED....
PET TREATS FOR DOGS AND CATS
With kitten season here and more strays then ever being picked up
PET TREATS FOR DOGS AND CATS
With kitten season here and more strays then ever being picked up
we need more blankets and towels NOW!!!
A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows thatshelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to reston are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings while they are waiting to be adopted.
Potential adopters are more drawnto animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bedwhich helps to create a more home-like setting.
The simple addition of a blanket or comforter
to a shelter animal’s environment
is proven to lead to increased adoptions.
Join others and become a Team Member
and do a Operation Blankets of Love drive
where you work, go to school, or organization you belong to.
Call Eileen at 818-402-6586 to get more information to be a Team Member
and help make a difference in the lives of the homeless animals
until they get adopted.
A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows thatshelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to reston are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings while they are waiting to be adopted.
Potential adopters are more drawnto animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bedwhich helps to create a more home-like setting.
The simple addition of a blanket or comforter
to a shelter animal’s environment
is proven to lead to increased adoptions.
Join others and become a Team Member
and do a Operation Blankets of Love drive
where you work, go to school, or organization you belong to.
Call Eileen at 818-402-6586 to get more information to be a Team Member
and help make a difference in the lives of the homeless animals
until they get adopted.
DROP- OFF LOCATIONS
San Fernando Valley
Pet Zone
10142 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills
818-832-0110
North Valley Veterinary Clinic & Animal Dermatology Clinic
11152 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills
818-366-7777
The Pet People
18040 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills
818-832-0771
Red Barn Feed and Saddlery
18601 Oxnard St.
Tarzana
818-345-2510
Red Barn, Too
8393 Topanga Canyon
West Hills
818-887-7388
Jan's Pet Grooming and Pet Zone (#2)
17629 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills
818-831-8565
The Puppy Palace
11156 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills
818-366-9069
New Age Pet Supply
19315 Saticoy St.
Reseda
818-886-7387
Tams Pet Foods & Supplies
17635 Vanowen St
Van Nuys
818-343-6873
Prestige Pet Supply
18425 Nordhoff St.
Northridge
818 772-6611
Pets Naturally
13459 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks
818-784-1233
Camp Happy Dog
13618 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks
818-981-CAMP
Los Angeles Westside &
Ventura County locations.
Ventura County
Camp Happy Dog
13618 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks
818-981-CAMP
Los Angeles Westside &
Ventura County locations.
Ventura County
Big Als Pet Food Warehouse
999 E Los Angeles Ave Simi Valley, CA
805-584-9942
Theresa's Country Feed & Pet Store
1836 Erringer Rd
Simi Valley
805-583-3599
Healthy Pet (2 locations)
5881 Kanan Rd.
Agoura Hills
818) 706-0360
Healthy Pet
1775 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
805-583-3599
Healthy Pet (2 locations)
5881 Kanan Rd.
Agoura Hills
818) 706-0360
Healthy Pet
1775 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks
(805) 494-3524
For Pet's Sake
3208 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(805) 496-3430
Pets Stop
30815 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
West Lake Village, CA
818-879-0566
(805) 494-3524
For Pet's Sake
3208 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(805) 496-3430
Pets Stop
30815 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
West Lake Village, CA
818-879-0566
Westside- Los Angeles
Hour Glass
12437 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles
(310) 442-4617
Hour Glass
10665 W Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles
(310) 441-4617
For more information call:
818-402-6586
For more information call:
818-402-6586
With great appreciation,
Eileen Smulson
Founder
Operation Blankets of Love
Eileen Smulson
Founder
Operation Blankets of Love
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Woman keeps shelter animals blanketed with puppy love
By Dennis McCarthy, Columnist
Article Last Updated: 03/01/2008 09:36:52 PM PST
Click photo to enlargeEileen Smulson, on left, who started 2008 Operation Blankets of... (Tina Burch/Staff Photographer)«1»Yeah, it is amazing - what one woman has done.
In a little more than a month, Eileen Smulson of Granada Hills has collected more than 3,000 blankets and comforters for every dog, kitten and sick cat living on cold, cement floors in outdoor cages at Los Angeles animal shelters.
She's done it by asking every mom-and-pop store she shops at in the Valley if she could put her flier on a donation box in their stores to let people know what she's trying to do.
Every one of them said yes.
"The response from customers has been overwhelming," said Phil Carter, owner of Red Barn Feed and Saddlery stores in West Hills and Tarzana.
"People read the flier and come back a few minutes later to drop a blanket in the bin, or they give me money so Eileen can buy another blanket for the animals.
"The life expectancy of a blanket in one of those cages isn't too long, so it's going to be an ongoing project for her to make sure every animal has something warm and cuddly for cold, rainy nights."
Each cage has a cubbyhole in it with heated floors, but when it's raining and frigid outside, a warm blanket or comforter makes a big difference to these animals that are waiting, hoping to be adopted.
Lora Heister, owner of Pet People in Granada Hills, has had the same reaction from her customers.
"I'm just bummed I didn't think of it," she said Friday. "What Eileen is doing is just such a great idea."
Ed Boks,director of the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services, thinks so, too. Next month, Eileen is getting a commendation from the Animal Services Commission.
"She epitomizes what's best about our volunteer program, and we can't thank her enough," Boks said, adding that at any given time there are about 1,000 animals in the city's six shelters.
"To accomplish what she has for all our animals in such a short period of time is incredible."
Eileen smiles. It was like a snowball rolling downhill, she says. She just gave the idea a shove, and it grew into an avalanche.
It all began in January, when she walked into the West Valley animal shelter to inquire about volunteering and saw a sign that said the shelter needed blankets for its animals.
The dogs chew up a lot of blankets, and they have to be thrown away, shelter manager Capt. Jan Selder told her. Every shelter was in constant need of more blankets to be donated.
"The animals bundle up in them for a warm, homey feeling," Selder told her.
Eileen took one look at the cages and thought of her own dog, Ginger, who she rescued four years ago.
"I saw her lying on that cold, cement floor on a rainy, freezing night, and knew I had to do something."
She asked Selder if it was OK if she went out into the community to ask for blankets. Go for it, Selder said.
"I thought she'd come back with a few blankets, but a week later she was back with a hundred, then a few days later another hundred blankets. It was amazing."
Inside of a month, West Valley had 500 blankets. Word started spreading to the other city shelters about this woman out in the Valley who had the golden touch getting blankets.
Selder told her the East Valley shelter wanted to know if she could spare some blankets. Eileen dropped off 200.
Pretty soon, the North Central and West L.A. shelters each had 400 of Eileen's blankets for their dogs. Thursday, she drove to San Pedro to drop off another 200 blankets at the Harbor shelter, which needed them.
And when the new Mission Hills animal shelter opens its doors next month, there will be another 500 blankets waiting for those animals.
This doesn't include the extra cans of dog food and treats Eileen has collected for the shelters. And the more than 1,000 towels shelter employees can use to clean up dogs so they look nice for adoption.
"I went only to mom-and-pop stores instead of the big pet chain stores because they know their customers and have built a good relationship with them," she said.
"I wanted this to be a community project for people living in the neighborhoods where the shelters are. I wanted everyone to have a personal stake in keeping the animals in our shelters warm and have something to cuddle up in on cold nights."
I'd say Eileen Smulson did a pretty good job of that.
For locations to drop off blankets, give Eileen a call at 818-402-6586, or e-mail her at eicreate@aol.com.
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Article Last Updated: 03/01/2008 09:36:52 PM PST
Click photo to enlargeEileen Smulson, on left, who started 2008 Operation Blankets of... (Tina Burch/Staff Photographer)«1»Yeah, it is amazing - what one woman has done.
In a little more than a month, Eileen Smulson of Granada Hills has collected more than 3,000 blankets and comforters for every dog, kitten and sick cat living on cold, cement floors in outdoor cages at Los Angeles animal shelters.
She's done it by asking every mom-and-pop store she shops at in the Valley if she could put her flier on a donation box in their stores to let people know what she's trying to do.
Every one of them said yes.
"The response from customers has been overwhelming," said Phil Carter, owner of Red Barn Feed and Saddlery stores in West Hills and Tarzana.
"People read the flier and come back a few minutes later to drop a blanket in the bin, or they give me money so Eileen can buy another blanket for the animals.
"The life expectancy of a blanket in one of those cages isn't too long, so it's going to be an ongoing project for her to make sure every animal has something warm and cuddly for cold, rainy nights."
Each cage has a cubbyhole in it with heated floors, but when it's raining and frigid outside, a warm blanket or comforter makes a big difference to these animals that are waiting, hoping to be adopted.
Lora Heister, owner of Pet People in Granada Hills, has had the same reaction from her customers.
"I'm just bummed I didn't think of it," she said Friday. "What Eileen is doing is just such a great idea."
Ed Boks,director of the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services, thinks so, too. Next month, Eileen is getting a commendation from the Animal Services Commission.
"She epitomizes what's best about our volunteer program, and we can't thank her enough," Boks said, adding that at any given time there are about 1,000 animals in the city's six shelters.
"To accomplish what she has for all our animals in such a short period of time is incredible."
Eileen smiles. It was like a snowball rolling downhill, she says. She just gave the idea a shove, and it grew into an avalanche.
It all began in January, when she walked into the West Valley animal shelter to inquire about volunteering and saw a sign that said the shelter needed blankets for its animals.
The dogs chew up a lot of blankets, and they have to be thrown away, shelter manager Capt. Jan Selder told her. Every shelter was in constant need of more blankets to be donated.
"The animals bundle up in them for a warm, homey feeling," Selder told her.
Eileen took one look at the cages and thought of her own dog, Ginger, who she rescued four years ago.
"I saw her lying on that cold, cement floor on a rainy, freezing night, and knew I had to do something."
She asked Selder if it was OK if she went out into the community to ask for blankets. Go for it, Selder said.
"I thought she'd come back with a few blankets, but a week later she was back with a hundred, then a few days later another hundred blankets. It was amazing."
Inside of a month, West Valley had 500 blankets. Word started spreading to the other city shelters about this woman out in the Valley who had the golden touch getting blankets.
Selder told her the East Valley shelter wanted to know if she could spare some blankets. Eileen dropped off 200.
Pretty soon, the North Central and West L.A. shelters each had 400 of Eileen's blankets for their dogs. Thursday, she drove to San Pedro to drop off another 200 blankets at the Harbor shelter, which needed them.
And when the new Mission Hills animal shelter opens its doors next month, there will be another 500 blankets waiting for those animals.
This doesn't include the extra cans of dog food and treats Eileen has collected for the shelters. And the more than 1,000 towels shelter employees can use to clean up dogs so they look nice for adoption.
"I went only to mom-and-pop stores instead of the big pet chain stores because they know their customers and have built a good relationship with them," she said.
"I wanted this to be a community project for people living in the neighborhoods where the shelters are. I wanted everyone to have a personal stake in keeping the animals in our shelters warm and have something to cuddle up in on cold nights."
I'd say Eileen Smulson did a pretty good job of that.
For locations to drop off blankets, give Eileen a call at 818-402-6586, or e-mail her at eicreate@aol.com.
Los Angeles Councilman Dennis Zine requests blankets for pets
Friday Mar 7th, 2008 8:05 AM
Los Angeles Councilmember Dennis Zine asks the public for blankets and towels for cats and dogs in our City's animal shelters. Please, help our City's animals and donate your unwanted blankets and towels.
2008 “Operation Blankets of Love”
Blanket and Towel Drive
Dear Friends,
I want to share a special opportunity with you that was brought to my attention by Eileen Smulson. In 2007, Eileen created 2008 Operation of Blankets of Love Drive after learning that the Los Angeles Animal Services shelters were in dire need of blankets and towels to keep the animals warm and dry during the unpredictable weather.
Eileen has collected more than 2500 items already and was endorsed by the head of the LA Animal Services and all the Directors of the city shelters for her admirable service to the community.
Eileen says that these donations greatly enrich the lives of the homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs in these shelters by giving them a cuddly blanket to feel safe in. The towels are used for additional bedding or for grooming making them feel comfortable and relaxed, making them more adoptable.
You can help by collecting and donating clean, old & new blankets and towels for shelter animals waiting to be adopted by loving homes!
A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows that shelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to rest on are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings while they are waiting to be adopted. Potential adopters are more drawn to animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bed which helps to create a more home-like setting. The simple addition of a blanket or comforter to a shelter animal’s environment is proven to lead to increased adoptions.
Please bring your donations to the locations listed:
Warm Regards,
DENNIS P. ZINE
Your Third District Councilman
Los Angeles Councilmember Dennis Zine asks the public for blankets and towels for cats and dogs in our City's animal shelters. Please, help our City's animals and donate your unwanted blankets and towels.
2008 “Operation Blankets of Love”
Blanket and Towel Drive
Dear Friends,
I want to share a special opportunity with you that was brought to my attention by Eileen Smulson. In 2007, Eileen created 2008 Operation of Blankets of Love Drive after learning that the Los Angeles Animal Services shelters were in dire need of blankets and towels to keep the animals warm and dry during the unpredictable weather.
Eileen has collected more than 2500 items already and was endorsed by the head of the LA Animal Services and all the Directors of the city shelters for her admirable service to the community.
Eileen says that these donations greatly enrich the lives of the homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs in these shelters by giving them a cuddly blanket to feel safe in. The towels are used for additional bedding or for grooming making them feel comfortable and relaxed, making them more adoptable.
You can help by collecting and donating clean, old & new blankets and towels for shelter animals waiting to be adopted by loving homes!
A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows that shelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to rest on are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings while they are waiting to be adopted. Potential adopters are more drawn to animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bed which helps to create a more home-like setting. The simple addition of a blanket or comforter to a shelter animal’s environment is proven to lead to increased adoptions.
Please bring your donations to the locations listed:
Warm Regards,
DENNIS P. ZINE
Your Third District Councilman
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Eileen Smulson, Founder of 2008 Operation Blankets of Love Drive
says that these donations greatly enrich the lives of the
homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs in these shelters by giving them a
cuddly blanket to feel safe in. The towels are used for additional
bedding or for grooming making them feel comfortable and relaxed, making
them more adoptable.
You can help by collecting and donating clean, old & new blankets and
towels for shelter animals waiting to be adopted by loving homes!
A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows that
shelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to rest
on are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings
while they are waiting to be adopted. Potential adopters are more drawn
to animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bed
which helps to create a more home-like setting. The simple addition of a
blanket or comforter to a shelter animal’s environment is proven to
lead to increased adoptions.
Please bring your donations to the following locations:
Pet Zone
10142 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-832-0110
North Valley Veterinary Clinic & Animal Dermatology Clinic
11152 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-366-7777
The Pet People
18040 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA
818-832-0771
Red Barn Feed and Saddlery
18601 Oxnard St.
Tarzana, CA
818-345-2510
Red Barn, Too
8393 Topanga Canyon
West Hills, CA
818-887-7388
Jan's Pet Grooming and Pet Zone (#2)
17629 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills
818-831-8565
The Puppy Palace
11156 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-366-9069
New Age Pet Supply
19315 Saticoy St.
Reseda, CA
818-886-7387
9’s K9’s Dog Training
Canoga Park, CA
Call for drop off times @ 818-832-9903
or info@j9’sk9’s.com
Tams Pet Foods & Supplies
17635 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA
818-343-6873
Canine Coiffures
16229 Devonshire Blvd.
Granada Hills
818-366-2055
Prestige Pet Supply
18425 Nordhoff St.
Northridge
818 772-6611
New Los Angeles Westside Locations
Hour Glass
12437 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025 Map
(310) 442-4617
Hour Glass
10665 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 441-4617
says that these donations greatly enrich the lives of the
homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs in these shelters by giving them a
cuddly blanket to feel safe in. The towels are used for additional
bedding or for grooming making them feel comfortable and relaxed, making
them more adoptable.
You can help by collecting and donating clean, old & new blankets and
towels for shelter animals waiting to be adopted by loving homes!
A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows that
shelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to rest
on are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings
while they are waiting to be adopted. Potential adopters are more drawn
to animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bed
which helps to create a more home-like setting. The simple addition of a
blanket or comforter to a shelter animal’s environment is proven to
lead to increased adoptions.
Please bring your donations to the following locations:
Pet Zone
10142 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-832-0110
North Valley Veterinary Clinic & Animal Dermatology Clinic
11152 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-366-7777
The Pet People
18040 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA
818-832-0771
Red Barn Feed and Saddlery
18601 Oxnard St.
Tarzana, CA
818-345-2510
Red Barn, Too
8393 Topanga Canyon
West Hills, CA
818-887-7388
Jan's Pet Grooming and Pet Zone (#2)
17629 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills
818-831-8565
The Puppy Palace
11156 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-366-9069
New Age Pet Supply
19315 Saticoy St.
Reseda, CA
818-886-7387
9’s K9’s Dog Training
Canoga Park, CA
Call for drop off times @ 818-832-9903
or info@j9’sk9’s.com
Tams Pet Foods & Supplies
17635 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA
818-343-6873
Canine Coiffures
16229 Devonshire Blvd.
Granada Hills
818-366-2055
Prestige Pet Supply
18425 Nordhoff St.
Northridge
818 772-6611
New Los Angeles Westside Locations
Hour Glass
12437 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025 Map
(310) 442-4617
Hour Glass
10665 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 441-4617
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2008 Operation Blankets of Love Drive
Eileen and her dog that we adopted 4 years ago named Ginger collect 2000 items in only 5 weeks and all are delivered to the L.A. Animal Shelters
GIRL SCOUT TROOP VISIT CASTAIC SHELTER
GIRLS HOLDING PUPPIES THAT NEED TO BE ADOPTED. THE PUPPIES ARE CUDDLING ON THE BLANKETS THE GIRL SCOUTS COLLECTED TO GET THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE BADGE. EILEEN ARRANGED A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE SHELTER .
People donated pet beds too!!!
I FEEL LIKE I AM AT HOME WITH MY DONATED PET BED..THANK U OPERATION BLANKETS OF LOVE
Someone's donated blanket comforts a beautiful dog and wants to be adopted by a loving family.
AAAH, I FEEL SO SAFE AND SECURE WITH MY FLUFFY SOFT BLANKIE
I'm cute!!! You need some love in your life..well I have tons to give!!!
I FEEL SO COZY WITH MY NEW BLANKETS AND TOWELS
Donations Galore from LA Animal Lovers
Donated Towels, Blankets, Pet Carriers, Bed Sheets and Pet Beds too!!
GINGER IS A CERTIFIED PET THERAPY DOG AND A R.E.A.D. DOG (READ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG)
CHILDREN IN LIBRARY READ TO GINGER WITH HER OWNER EILEEN AND FOUNDER OF 2008 OPERATION BLANKETS OF LOVE DRIVE
Ginger doing Pet Therapy at Rehabilatation Clinic
Ginger sitting on the lap of patient with her pet therapy golden retriever friend
MORE THAN 350 ITEMS TO THE WEST VALLEY SHELTER
The dogs and cats will now have blankets and towels to have as their own to feel safe and comfy.