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Saturday January 3, 2009, 8:06 pm
Thanks, Brenda. Blankets for the dogs is one thing our shelter always is in need of. Last night we had very few clean blankets left, due to our washer being in need of a new motor. All the dogs were provided for, though.

Saturday January 3, 2009, 8:30 pm
THANK YOU LOOKS COZEY.

Saturday January 3, 2009, 8:36 pm
Noted and thanks Brenda. What a great initiative and work by caring people.
Donni M. I hope some generous person/company can donate you a new washer to keep the clean blankets coming for the dogs. Have you got sponsors for your shelter?

Saturday January 3, 2009, 8:40 pm
what a cool idea to give dogs blankets. that is something they do love. My 3 dogs love thier blankets and dog pillows. My mini doxies are spoiled and love to cuddle under the blankets of my bed. A couple of little bed hogs!!!

Saturday January 3, 2009, 8:59 pm
Bronwyn, we were able to buy a commercial washer a few years ago, but it is in constant use during the day, just too much for the motor, I guess. We have a new motor ordered, but this comes at a time when we are having financial difficulties as it is. Our shelter is funded through fundraisers and donations, we run a small second-hand shop and get donations of aluminum cans, also. Our volunteers (and 2 (under)paid employees) are determined to keep the shelter going, though. People donate blankets, but the dogs are really tough on them! There is such a need at shelters across the country, monthly expenses run about $7,000 at ours!

Saturday January 3, 2009, 9:02 pm
Oh, plese, give them your old fur coats, your old faux fur jackets (collars, cuffs, linings, etc.) ... just to soothe these animals who need so much soothing ...

Saturday January 3, 2009, 9:08 pm
THANK YOU DONNI FOR HELPING THE HOMELESS! WE HAVE A PLACE HERE CALLED "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR" PEOPLE DONATE ALL KINDS OF THINGS--WHEN I GET A LITTLE EXTRA I GO THERE AND GET BLANKETS/TOYS ANYTHING THE ANIMALS MIGHT CAN USE OR ENJOY--DOESN'T COST MUCH EITHER AND TAKE TO OUR SHELTER IN MINDEN. ANYTHING LIKE THAT ANTONE CAN DONATE FOR THE ANIMALS IS ALWAYS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Saturday January 3, 2009, 9:22 pm
DONNI--DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE? IF SO, I WILL POST A STORY FOR YOU-WE HAVE SO MANY GREAT/CARING MEMBERS HERE WE WILL TRY AND GET YOU SOME MONEY GENERATED FOR YOUR ANIMALS. TIMES ARE HARD BUT THE ONE'S OF US THAT CAN'T HELP WITH MONEY WILL SPREAD THE WORD TO LOTS OF PEOPLE THAT MAYBE CAN HELP.

Saturday January 3, 2009, 9:55 pm
Brenda, that would be great! There are a couple of places on the web you can find info on our shelter. One is www.petfinder.com/shelters/ID25.html
Or google Benewah County Humane Society, Hope's Haven.

I rarely make it to yard sales, but those would be great places to pick up items the shelters could use, also.

Saturday January 3, 2009, 10:29 pm
One shelter in my area is trying to get people to donate inexpensive beds which keep the dogs off the floor. Anything is worthwhile if it helps keep a shelter animal from even greater stress and discomfort.

Sunday January 4, 2009, 4:09 am
THANK YOU BRENDA! THE FURRY BABIES REALLY DESERVE THE BEST! AND YOU PEOPLE HERE ARE WONDERFUL! - HEY BLUE BUNTING - I LIKE YOUR IDEA! :-)

Sunday January 4, 2009, 9:27 am
Awesome.....!!!

Sunday January 4, 2009, 10:57 am
I NEVER HEARD OF OPERATION BLANKETS,BUT I'M GOING TO CALL MY FRIEND SHE HAS MONEY AND ALWAYS WANTED TO OPEN A SHELTER.BEING A BUSY LAWYER SHE JUST HASN'T DONE THIS,BUT I'M GOING TO ASK HER IF WE CAN GET TOGETHER AND DO THIS HERE IN NH AND NEW ENGLAND STATES.
DONNI AGAIN I WISH I COULD GIVE YOU MY EXTRA WASHER.BUT I KNOW NOW YOU WILL GET HELP.
BRENDA

Sunday January 4, 2009, 11:39 am
We collected blankets a couple of years ago for the Battersea dogs home here in England.We told friends and put a notice in our window and even emailed the local paper so other people could help.We ended up making three trips to the dogs home. They were so pleased as it was a very cold winter and they had a shortage of blankets. Sometimes we all have blankets stored away because we use duvets now so what better way to make use of them. I think it is a great idea.Noted.

Sunday January 4, 2009, 12:05 pm
5 years ago I started this at a shelter I volunteered at (now I also help run( all volunteer not paid) the shelter. EVERY animal that comes in our shelter gets their own blanket. I make hammocks also for the cats/kittens . EVERY animal deserves some comfort!!
Thanks for the story~ Noted

Sunday January 4, 2009, 12:08 pm
Hotels will donate old blankets also ~

Sunday January 4, 2009, 12:37 pm
DONNI--HERE IS THE STORY TO HELP YOUR SHELTER GET A NEW WASHING MACHINE--PLEASE EVERYONE: NOTE AND LETS GET THIS TO FRONT PAGE SO MANY MORE PEOPLE WILL SEE AND HOPEFULLY HELP!

HELP NEEDED!! Benewah County Humane Society--"Hopes Haven"

http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1005934

Sunday January 4, 2009, 2:16 pm
thank you noted how true God bless all the little angels

Sunday January 4, 2009, 7:06 pm
Thank you so much Brenda! Your help is appreciated more than I can express!

Monday January 5, 2009, 12:16 am
Brenda, have I ever told you what a special person I think you are? If not, I am now! Thank you for all that you do.

Monday January 5, 2009, 3:18 am
So: start collecting blankets and keep helping all the shelters!
Wonderful news Brenda! I love you!

Monday January 5, 2009, 7:58 am
I AGREE EVERYONE NEEDS A WARM BLANKET TO COZY UP NEXT TO. MAKES LIFE SO MUCH NICER.

Tuesday January 6, 2009, 3:02 pm
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE GREAT IDEAS TO HELP THE SHELTER ANIMALS BE AS HAPPY AND COMFORTABLE AS THEY CAN IN THE SITUATION THEY ARE IN AND BLESS THE PEOPLE THAT WORK TO MAKE THEIR LIVES BETTER!

Tuesday January 6, 2009, 3:11 pm
THE SMILING LITTLE DOG IN THE STORY PHOTO IS ALMOST A TWIN TO MY LITTLE "PENNY" I LOST 4 YRS. AGO--(SHE WAS A THROW AWAY I GOT FROM MY VET) PENNY HAD ME FOR 17 YRS. AND WAS THE SWEETEST, KINDEST LITTLE DOG I'VE EVER HAD--SHE HAD SO MUCH LOVE TO GIVE TO "EVERYBODY" SHE MET. THERE ARE THOUSANDS MORE LIKE MY PENNY--ALL THEY WANT IS SOMEONE TO LOVE!

Thursday January 8, 2009, 9:11 am
this operation reminds me action in Poland many years ago....was called Teddy Bear....each ambulance must have as standard equipment teddy bear which will help kids to relax and feel less traumatize by travel to hospital..... pets, same like kids, not always understand what is going on and are terrified by strangers, pain and weird smells...that is great idea and I hope will be carry on everywhere :)

Thursday January 8, 2009, 1:05 pm
Brenda, you are one in a million. Here at our local supermarket we often have 'blankie boxes' just waiting to be filled by caring souls. And it always works! God bless you dear friend.

Friday January 9, 2009, 7:16 pm
noted thank you Brenda

Sunday January 11, 2009, 2:19 pm
thank you. my little guy loves his comforter in the corner of the bedroom. it is his special place.