My friend Curtis ("primary master" to
Mister Peepers) alerted me to a
fabulous deal on biodegradable poop bags...700 bags (plus a dispenser) for just $25.99 with free shipping. He has used them in the past and says that although they are a bit thinner than the "name brand" bags, they are well worth the money.
But that's a lot of poop bags! So while I did take advantage of the free shipping and
bought 100 for Maisie (just $5.99), I also purchased a
larger box with 880 bags ($29.99) and had them sent to a
local rescue. Though I do sometimes make monetary donations to a few worthy organizations, more often I donate supplies of some sort so that my donation can immediately be put to use. Occasionally a rescue will appeal directly to supporters for something urgent, but many of the items I've given were listed on a group's Amazon Wish List. A lot of charities post their needs that way (as one would with a gift registry) and a very nice feature is that the lists usually include a wide variety of price points. In the past year, I've donated a Kuranda bed, water bowls, Kongs, treats, dental chews, Nature's Miracle and (not surprisingly) deer antlers.
I'm not trying to give myself a pat on the back or anything like that. I'm just trying to point out that while I tried to be more generous the couple times I was financially able to to do so, I still felt like I was making a difference by sending something necessary but inexpensive when I could only spare a small amount of money. I'm certainly not always in a position to contribute, but anyone who has ever worked in rescue will tell you that every little bit really does help. And I figure if a little good karma comes my way, maybe Maisie will stop driving me crazy by constantly
unmaking my bed!
Busted AGAIN!
p.s. Don't forget this is Reader Appreciation week and you can win your pup a deer antler of his/her own!
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Good post! I've never even thought about providing supplies to my local shelter, as opposed to money. Turns out you're right and they do have a wish list - I'll check it out and see what I can contribute! What a good idea.
What a great idea! So is that deal on poop bags - thanks!
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That is a super awesome deal on the bags. I can't stand how expensive poop bags can be sometimes, especially the biodegradable ones (though, if they are going to a landfill, the biodegradable bags unfortunately don't work very well).
I normally don't have the extra money to donate to our shelters, but they always have need of things like blankets and towels, so I make trips to donate those sorts of things, collected from my friends and family.
And I'm sure they love getting antlers at your shelter. They are probably the best dog chew out there.
Maisie BUSTED is just like Maize's! All curled up on the pillows...
Last time I went down to Animal Welfare League I picked up a load of old blankets and cushions at the thrift store. Some I took down as is, a couple I sewed up into proper dog beds. I think I got about 5 comfy places for pooches to lay for around $7!
Another good way to contribute without breaking the bank is using "goodshop" when you do your online shopping - money to your local shelter for the cost of a click of the mouse!
I understand what you're saying - I recently gave some Frontline and Heartgard to my local no-kill shelter and the lady who accepted them was thrilled. I'm a vet nurse and one of our perks is to get samples of stuff for free. Well, my dogs can only use so many meds so I pass them along when I can. It does feel pretty good knowing you might be helping just a tiny bit :)
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