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   Jules
   

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   From the post on Grocery outlet: someone was saying that food stamps don't cover pet food.

   Well, the Seattle Humane Society does have a Pet Food Bank for low income people.

   This is an incredibly worthy organization, and I would urge pet owners to donate to them. I am copying their wish list from their website.Donations of money are always welcome as well. You know, the next time you are at Value Villiage, you might want to pick up a dog or cat bowl, or a fleece blanket...then on to PetSmart, when you buy some food for your feline/canine friend, why not get a little gift card for the Seattle Humane Society, or pick up a few extra cans of food to donate to those who have trouble afffording the food for their companion?

   http://www.seattlehumane.org/donate/individual/in-kind
   •Fleece Blankets (Kennels)
   •Medium, Large and Extra Large Dog Crates (Dog Foster Program)
   •Gently used Bath Towels and Wash Cloths (Adoption)
   •Extra large Kongs
   •Canned pate type dog food (for stuffing into kongs for adoption dogs)
   •Natural Balance dog food rolls
   •Gentle Leaders
   •Easy-Walk Harnesses
   •Sandwich Baggies for treats
   •Stainless Steel Bowls 2 - 4 quart
   •Ceramic food bowls 1 quart
   •Exercise pens (Dog Training)
   •Dry and Canned cat food
   •Cat and dog toys
   •Advantage flea treatment (Pet Project)
   •Clumping cat litter (Pet Project)
   •Non-expired medications especially Rimadyl (Pet Project)
   •New Scratching Posts (Pet Project/Pet Food Bank)
   •4" solid rubber balls for the dogs to play with (Kennels)
   •Disposable surgery gowns and booties (Veterinary Center)
   •Care Fresh small animal bedding (Adoption Center)
   •New or gently used plastic cat carrier and large dog crates (Pet Project and Adoption Center)
   •Professional Services - Plumbing, Electrical, Carpet Cleaning (Facilities)
   •Gift Cards to Petsmart or Petco (All Animal Services)
   •Wiring and installation of a sound system so we can play classical music to calm the animals.
   •Portable air conditioning unit for our server room.
   •Laptops, Desktop PC's and Software
   Packaged, unopened and not expired for Veterinary Center:

   •3X3 or 4X4 gauze
   •Scalpel blades
   •Bandage material, roll gauze, vet wrap, etc.
   •IV line, IV fluids, catheters
   •Non-expired medication
   •Surgical instruments
   •Pre-filled 5ml and 10 ml saline syringes- Please no HEPARIN LOCK
   •Clippers
   •Baby scale
   •Stethoscope
   •X-ray machine, developer, supplies
   •Pulse-ox or monitoring equipment
   •Coffee Cans, clean and empty
   •Disposable surgery gowns and booties

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Nora Bell
   

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   Being poor and having a pet to care for is a heartbreaking situation. Thank you for posting this, Jules.

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   julesage
   

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   Ijust had to post what I saw yesterday at 4th & Pine downtown Seattle. It was rainy & cold as it is here often and there was a very dirty, wet, tired homeless street man and his dog on the sidewalk. The man looked absolutley miserable but the dog had a clean, dry sleeping bag that he was wrapped up in and very happy. As I drove by, the man was kneeling over and petting & kissing his dog and it looked as if it was the *happiest dog alive*. Of course, those that know me, should know-it brought tears to my eyes to see this unconditional love for his dog. Such an unselfish man giving his dog shelter & warmth over himself.

   I only pray that if I ever fond myself homeless and broke, that my Bella girl can always be at my side. I plan to try to head downtown this weekend to see if I can find him & his pup and take them some dogfood and him his own dry sleeping bag!

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   hummingbird
   

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   Wow, all the more eager to meet you julesage. That is beautiful, and the love between them can give them both needed strength to survive to a better life. I hope you're able to find them this wknd, if you need a willing and good eye...you know how to get ahold of me. God bless.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Veets
   

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   Thank you so much for posting this! If you find him, please post-- I would like to contribute to the cause.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Nora Bell
   

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   Most shelters don't allow pets so that's an unfortunately common sight.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Veets
   

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   I keep thinking about that guy with the dog. :( I hope they find help/shelter.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   ecw
   

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   This is a great post Jules, thank you. I went by All the Best today, and they also have a donation bin, which is nice, because you can donate on the spot.

   Posted 2 years ago #

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