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
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.