Eileen Pierson
I again need supplies to continue making dog beds for local shelter Apollo Support & Rescue in Justin. It’s a no-kill shelter and only gets money from grants, donations, etc., and not from any surrounding township like Denton does, so please help. All shelters are past capacity with rising inflation and people simply dumping their pets after they have gone back to the office after COVID. It’s heartbreaking. Here is what I need the most, but I stress on all below, I must approve all items before you “drop off.” I need items at least in fairly good shape and cleaned, i.e., no mouse droppings, etc. Please respect what I do.
Here Is What I Need:
Blankets, bedspreads, comforters, quilts, old slipcovers, tablecloths, and mattress covers (not foam toppers)
Leftover sheet batting (but no loose-fill)
Sheets: flannel or strong cotton (no jersey or microfiber, please)
Dog food in the bag it came in, of any kind. This also helps local families who can no longer afford to feed their pets and the 100-plus who foster dogs.
Used dog beds (medium and large size only)
New toys only (used toys can carry unseen parasites, and it’s too risky)
Towels, towels, towels
Leftover fabric (minimum 1.5 yard—no jersey or silk, etc.). Cotton, fleece, and decorator fabrics are best. Drapes/curtains, but no valances, please.
Leftover dog/cat medications, i.e., insulin, pain management, seizure control meds, heartworm and flea/tick supplies, dog shampoo, etc.
Thread, any color (large quilting bobbins are fabulous)
Here Is What I Do Not Want:
If you can’t wash it, I can’t use it.
No old mattresses and no packing blankets (they shred in the wash)
No dog kennels (they are sitting on more than 50, and they will have to pay for a dumpster to get rid of them)
No feather anything
No clothing of any kind
No afghan blankets and no throw pillows
I live in Robson Ranch. Message me and I can give you my address to drop items off on my front doorstep anytime, or if needed, I may be able to arrange a pick-up for you. I go to the shelter at least once a week.
You can also donate money for raised dog beds. Contact me at 214-923-9391 or Egypt1930@aol.com for more info and for approval before dropping anything off. I’m sorry it has to be this way, but my garbage can was overflowing weekly with the “junk” people were dropping off, so I have to approve of items first. Thank you all so very much!