I would like to pass on an email I received a few days ago.
People are starting a sweater drive for Los Angeles shelter dogs. However you could check out the shelters in your area. I am sure all shelters are experiencing over population with the economy what it is.
Many tiny short haired chihuahuas, and short haired pit bulls, find themselves alone in cages with no blanket or towel, no other dog to cuddle up to for body heat, and the temps are dropping beyond what is tolerable. These dogs know not only loneliness and illness, but now have to use every ounce of their energy to shiver and try to warm themselves, on a cold, often wet, cement floor.
The next time you are at PetCo or PetSmart picking up something for your pampered indoor pet, please pick up a warm sweater for a needy shelter pet. Lets start with the extra smalls, and smalls, for those vulnerable chis, and then move on to the mediums for the pits. Think warmth, not fashion. Check the after holiday bins for discounts, even after Halloween sales. Know anyone who likes to knit? Ask them to knit a sweater. Have a raggy old dog sweater that isn’t good enough for your dog anymore? Sent it!
Sweaters can be mailed to: 346 N. Maple Dr, #2, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Think carefully before giving a puppy as a Christmas present. They are the only presents that pee, poop, chew and bark. When you are sure you are ready, please adopt, don’t buy. Young puppies are being euthanize because of shelter overcrowding.
