Someone asked what is needed at the animal shelter
09-07-2017, 09:40 PM
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Andy is beautiful! Thanks for this useful list.
I want to add a word of caution about fleece, however. One of my crazy cats got nervous during a thunderstorm and chewed holes in a fleece blanket that was in our dog's kennel. Pogo retreated into the kennel because of the thunder when we were away. Oddly, both cats and the dog tend to sleep in the kennel at times, voluntarily, though never together. Anyway, something got into Pogo's head about that fleece being comforting to chew on and she ingested an incredible amount of it, and then threw most of it up. At first we had no idea what we were seeing - what was navy blue that she could possibly have gotten hold of? Finally it dawned. She came through without consequence, but we can't leave fleece where she can get to it. Shelter animals may be similarly stressed, and even if this behavior is rare, it's best to be aware of the possibility. I've been reading that fleece is damaging to the environment, in any case.
I want to add a word of caution about fleece, however. One of my crazy cats got nervous during a thunderstorm and chewed holes in a fleece blanket that was in our dog's kennel. Pogo retreated into the kennel because of the thunder when we were away. Oddly, both cats and the dog tend to sleep in the kennel at times, voluntarily, though never together. Anyway, something got into Pogo's head about that fleece being comforting to chew on and she ingested an incredible amount of it, and then threw most of it up. At first we had no idea what we were seeing - what was navy blue that she could possibly have gotten hold of? Finally it dawned. She came through without consequence, but we can't leave fleece where she can get to it. Shelter animals may be similarly stressed, and even if this behavior is rare, it's best to be aware of the possibility. I've been reading that fleece is damaging to the environment, in any case.
09-08-2017, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose_P
Andy is beautiful! Thanks for this useful list.
I want to add a word of caution about fleece, however. One of my crazy cats got nervous during a thunderstorm and chewed holes in a fleece blanket that was in our dog's kennel. Pogo retreated into the kennel because of the thunder when we were away. Oddly, both cats and the dog tend to sleep in the kennel at times, voluntarily, though never together. Anyway, something got into Pogo's head about that fleece being comforting to chew on and she ingested an incredible amount of it, and then threw most of it up. At first we had no idea what we were seeing - what was navy blue that she could possibly have gotten hold of? Finally it dawned. She came through without consequence, but we can't leave fleece where she can get to it. Shelter animals may be similarly stressed, and even if this behavior is rare, it's best to be aware of the possibility. I've been reading that fleece is damaging to the environment, in any case.
I want to add a word of caution about fleece, however. One of my crazy cats got nervous during a thunderstorm and chewed holes in a fleece blanket that was in our dog's kennel. Pogo retreated into the kennel because of the thunder when we were away. Oddly, both cats and the dog tend to sleep in the kennel at times, voluntarily, though never together. Anyway, something got into Pogo's head about that fleece being comforting to chew on and she ingested an incredible amount of it, and then threw most of it up. At first we had no idea what we were seeing - what was navy blue that she could possibly have gotten hold of? Finally it dawned. She came through without consequence, but we can't leave fleece where she can get to it. Shelter animals may be similarly stressed, and even if this behavior is rare, it's best to be aware of the possibility. I've been reading that fleece is damaging to the environment, in any case.
The acrylic does not seem to be any more affected than other fabrics. They do get changed often so hopefully that minimizes the amount ingested. There is no easy answer except for reducing pet overpopulation, otherwise, we are just chasing our tail so to speak.
09-08-2017, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by slbram17
Absolutely...as soon as they come in, we wash all items with bleach and detergent. You are not insulting them, believe me. My shelter loves donations because then those supplies do not have to come out of their limited budget. Please donate all of your washcloths and towels...they will be greatly appreciated.
Serita (the crazy animal shelter volunteer).
Serita (the crazy animal shelter volunteer).
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