Originally Posted by
KalamaQuilts
I worked at our shelter for four years. They are dumped.
As are the ones that come in with quilters weight cotton covers or pillowcases. The animals are anxiety filled and chew and claw and in a very short time there would be bits of fabric all over the place. Chewed and swallowed.
these gifts aren't a kindness. Take in old towels, they are treasured and washed until they are threads.
Thank you, I needed your answer. For me, it would be easier to buy towels at the thrift store and donate them. It is very rare that towels at my house get to the point where I want to toss them.