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-19. It’s heartbreaking. Below is listed what I need the most, but I stress that I must approve all items before you drop them off. I need items to be 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 pads (they are fabulous)
Leftover sheet batting (but no loose fill)
Sheets—flannel or strong cotton (no jersey or microfiber, please)
Dog/cat food of any kind—this also helps local families that can no longer afford to feed their pets and the 100-plus people who foster dogs and cats
Used dog beds (medium and large size only)
New toys only (used can carry unseen parasites and are too risky)
Towels, towels, towels
Leftover fabric, a minimum of 1.5 yards (no jersey or silk, etc.). Cottons, fleece, and decorator fabrics are best.
Drapes/curtains (but no valances, please)
Leftover dog/cat medications, i.e., insulin, pain management, seizure control meds, and heartworm and flea/tick supplies, and dog shampoo, etc.
Here is what I do not want:
(If you can’t wash it, I can’t use it.)
No old mattresses, 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 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 for more info.
Contact Eileen Pierson at 214-923-9391 or [email protected] 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 items first. Thank you all so very much.