Wishbones for Pets: Santa Clarita's First Pet Sitter Charity Drive
November 7, 2009:
Read more about the WBFP drive and LaVaida Olsen as featured in The Signal - Santa Clarita Valley News
During these tough economic times shelters are feeling the pinch more than ever. Thanksgiving is the holiday that encourages us to step back and give thanks for all the blessings we have. Happy Paws would like to make a positive difference for the animals in need, in the spirit of giving find in your heart to donate funds or goods to help care for those left behind.
Happy Paws Pet Sitting will be hosting Wishbones for Pets this Thanksgiving season to benefit the New Leash on Life Animal Rescue, Brittany Foundation and Villalobos Rescue Centeris.
The program will run from October 15 to November 30, the 6 weeks prior to Thanksgiving a perfect time to show our thank fullness for what we have, by helping animals less fortunate than our own.
Donation jars/boxes will be placed at local Veterinarians, Groomers, Pet stores and other local businesses (below) where you can drop off your donation.
New Leash on Life's Wish List:
www.nlol.org
- Blankets/Towels
- Dog bedding
- Dog treats - Large Milk bones (the large Kirkland bones at Costco are great), jerky treats, Greenies, (no rawhide bones please)
- Nyla bones in med-large sizes
- Kong rubber toys, medium-large sizes
- Simple Green cleaner in gallon jugs (they have this at Home Depot)
- Fly traps and yellow jacket traps
- Garden Sprayers- the kind that has a plastic jar on it that can hold either fertilizer or plant food that attaches to the hose
- Wellness brand canned wet food (any flavor except chicken)
- Cans of PLAIN pumpkin (not the kind that has pumpkin pie spices already in it). We use this to feed the dogs with stomach problems, it's a natural way to sooth their tummies.
- Medium "Pinch" or "Prong" collars
- Epiotic ear cleaner for dogs, 16oz or larger
- Flea/tick treatments like K9 Advantix for large dogs
- "Young at Heart" brand canine food supplement (we use this for older dogs to help their joints and overall health)
- Medical supplies like IV fluid bags and general first-aid supplies
Brittney Foundation Wish List: www.brittanyfoundation.homestead.com
- Nyla Bones - all sizes - unflavored
- Kongs - large
- Toys
- Six foot leashes and collars of all sizes
- Dog Treats - like Beggin' Strips or flavored, healthy biscuits
- Pure Honey
- Colloidal silver
- 8 1/2 x 11 white paper
- Postage stamps
- Costco, Staples or Office Max, Petco or Petsmart gift cards
Villalobos Rescue Center Wish List and Information:www.vrcpitbull.com
Go to site for Shelters Wish List (Lisa's Lucky Dogs Charity for Wishbones) drop off Locations in Canyon Country! Lisa Hurdiss-661-755-5107 email- oicuhave1@hotmail.com
You can drop off donations and pet goods at the following locations:
- Valencia's Dog House Grooming Spaw & Boutique, 27674 Newhall Ranch Rd Newhall ca. 91354
- Saugus Animal Hospital, 27737 Bouquet Canyon Rd Suite #130 Saugus, Ca. 91350
- Pet Supply Santa Clarita (Chris's), 26831 Bouquet Canyon Rd Santa Clatita, Ca. 91350
- Precious Pets Grooming Salon, 27737 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, ca. 91350
- Happy Pets Verterinary Pet Center, 27750 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, Ca. 91355
- Animal Medical Center 25848 McBean Parkway, Valencia, Ca. 91355
- Pet Depot 25832 McBean Parkway Valencia, Ca 91355
- Finally Nail Salon 26111 Bouquet Cyn Rd Suite B-5 Saugus, Ca
Donations can be mailed to:
Happy Paws
PO Box 800771
Santa Clarita, Ca. 91380
Payable to New Leash on Life
For further information about these rescue groups and Wishbones for Pets go to:
www.nlol.org
www.vrcpitbull.com
www.brittanyfoundation.homestead.com
www.wishbonesforpets.com
Wishbone for pets is a charitable program designed for pet sitters to collect and distribute funds for local pet shelters in their own community. Pet sitters from around the United States and Canada will be participating in this event.
New Leash on Life Animal Rescue in Santa Clarita is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that incorporated in 2002 on 13 acres "The Ranch" in Newhall California. They are dedicated to rescuing, caring for and placing homeless animals. They serve as E.R.A center (Education, Rehabilitation & Adoption) a safe haven to the animals rescued, provides staff and volunteers to rehabilitate the animals in need, educates the public through training classes and seminars, and provides a forever home for those rescued. Developed a Lend A Paw program training dogs as assistance and therapy dogs. Walking trails, a two acre dog park and pool provide wonderful opportunities for volunteers to socialize and rehabilitate the rescued dogs. NLOL save the lives of homeless animals and makes a difference in the lives of people.
"Pet Sitters Paws for a Cause"
Press Release in Novembers Santa Clarita Valley Magazine
Event listed on www.Petlovers.com
