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Gypsy & Me · 11-28-2008, 08:21 AM

Last night laying in bed cuddling Gypsy I was listening to Kayla snoring (

) in her oversized basket filled with three feather filled people pillows, wearing her new nightie and snuggled in a fleece blanket... both totally spoilt! I was thinking about what they were going to have in their Christmas stocking, how much fun they were going to have playing with my Mum's Yorkie, Ellie, all day and how much better Kayla's life must be now she has her forever home.

But what about the less fortunate dogs?

My local dog rescue has 25 kennels and is one of few no kill shelters in the area. I thought about the poor dogs that will spend their Christmas there... for some it will be their first and hopefully last... but for others if could be the first or even second, third or fourth of many.

Years ago when I was at school I remember we did a "Christmas Shoebox Appeal". I'm not sure if everyone knows what this is, but you basically get a shoebox and fill it with toys, treats, toiletries, etc, and you wrap it up all nice and write the age and sex of the child the gift was made up. Then the shoeboxes are given out to children in orphanages and every child gets a gift of their very own for Christmas.

So this year I'm doing a Christmas shoebox... but for a dog in the kennels. I'll fill it with toys and treats and they will have something that is their very own. I'm hoping if I shop around that maybe I can get enough stuff for several and a few of them will benefit.

What could you do to help a dog in your local shelter?

Oh, I forgot to add... my Mum is also doing this too so that's at least another dog that's going to get a gift.

twalla · 11-28-2008, 08:26 AM

Vicky! What a great idea!!!! This is definetly something that we should all adopt.

JenniferLeigh · 11-28-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

I'm hoping if I shop around that maybe I can get enough stuff for several and a few of them will benefit.

Great idea. You could spread more love by baking your own dog treats!

Gypsy & Me · 11-28-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JenniferLeigh

Great idea. You could spread more love by baking your own dog treats!

LOL, wish I had time in the day to do that.

Patti · 11-28-2008, 03:46 PM

That is so nice!!! I think of those poor animals in shelters all the time and think how fortunate our babies are. I wish we could put an end to this terrible problem

Trina · 11-29-2008, 08:57 AM

what a great idea...I'm going to put this on my list and try to spread the word to others.

Gypsy & Me · 11-29-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trina

what a great idea...I'm going to put this on my list and try to spread the word to others.

Thank you... I think every little thing helps.

marcerella02 · 11-29-2008, 01:31 PM

Oh Vicky I love you!! and so will the dogs!!! what a SUPER idea!!! I love it! Layla, like your girls and i'm sure many furbutts on here do NOT need more toys- but there are so many dogs that do- We will be doing something similar this year- either to a local shelter or to a yorkie rescue!

Juliealfies mum · 11-29-2008, 01:38 PM

Great idea, I was thinknig about giving our local shelter some dog blankets and towels but maybe I should include some toys and stuff too.

Gypsy & Me · 11-29-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

Oh Vicky I love you!! and so will the dogs!!! what a SUPER idea!!! I love it! Layla, like your girls and i'm sure many furbutts on here do NOT need more toys- but there are so many dogs that do- We will be doing something similar this year- either to a local shelter or to a yorkie rescue!

My girls don't want for anything either, they get to do the YT GE and get absolutely spoilt and they have enough toys and treats left still that they really don't need anymore. They will both get new collars and that's it.

A little love can go a long way for a little one in a shelter.

Gypsy & Me · 11-29-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Juliealfies mum

Great idea, I was thinknig about giving our local shelter some dog blankets and towels but maybe I should include some toys and stuff too.

You could always include a few little extras. Good idea on the towels, I only thought of blankets.

4doggiemama · 11-30-2008, 03:30 PM

Super great idea!!!! Blessings to you, Gypsy & Me

Gypsy & Me · 11-30-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 4doggiemama

Super great idea!!!! Blessings to you, Gypsy & Me

Thank you Joanne.

11-28-2008, 08:21 AM	#1
Gypsy & Me lovin my girls Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 9,342	My Local No Kill Shelter Last night laying in bed cuddling Gypsy I was listening to Kayla snoring () in her oversized basket filled with three feather filled people pillows, wearing her new nightie and snuggled in a fleece blanket... both totally spoilt! I was thinking about what they were going to have in their Christmas stocking, how much fun they were going to have playing with my Mum's Yorkie, Ellie, all day and how much better Kayla's life must be now she has her forever home. But what about the less fortunate dogs? My local dog rescue has 25 kennels and is one of few no kill shelters in the area. I thought about the poor dogs that will spend their Christmas there... for some it will be their first and hopefully last... but for others if could be the first or even second, third or fourth of many. Years ago when I was at school I remember we did a "Christmas Shoebox Appeal". I'm not sure if everyone knows what this is, but you basically get a shoebox and fill it with toys, treats, toiletries, etc, and you wrap it up all nice and write the age and sex of the child the gift was made up. Then the shoeboxes are given out to children in orphanages and every child gets a gift of their very own for Christmas. So this year I'm doing a Christmas shoebox... but for a dog in the kennels. I'll fill it with toys and treats and they will have something that is their very own. I'm hoping if I shop around that maybe I can get enough stuff for several and a few of them will benefit. What could you do to help a dog in your local shelter? Oh, I forgot to add... my Mum is also doing this too so that's at least another dog that's going to get a gift. __________________ Vicky - Gypsy, Kayla & Amelia Grace's Mummy Follow Yodi's Adventure! Where In The World Is Yodi? Petitioning For ERFW Last edited by Gypsy & Me; 11-28-2008 at 08:26 AM.

11-28-2008, 08:26 AM	#2
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	Vicky! What a great idea!!!! This is definetly something that we should all adopt. __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

11-28-2008, 03:46 PM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	That is so nice!!! I think of those poor animals in shelters all the time and think how fortunate our babies are. I wish we could put an end to this terrible problem __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-29-2008, 08:57 AM	#6
Trina Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 333	what a great idea...I'm going to put this on my list and try to spread the word to others. __________________ Trina and Lizzie and Lynzi

11-29-2008, 01:31 PM	#8
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Oh Vicky I love you!! and so will the dogs!!! what a SUPER idea!!! I love it! Layla, like your girls and i'm sure many furbutts on here do NOT need more toys- but there are so many dogs that do- We will be doing something similar this year- either to a local shelter or to a yorkie rescue! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

11-29-2008, 01:38 PM	#9
Juliealfies mum YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 2,224	Great idea, I was thinknig about giving our local shelter some dog blankets and towels but maybe I should include some toys and stuff too. __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie

11-30-2008, 03:30 PM	#12
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Super great idea!!!! Blessings to you, Gypsy & Me __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):