Christmas Shelter Baskets

~Tucker&Me~

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Okay, I have an idea.

Yes, another one.

:D

Okay, I will begin with a little information on Vegas.

Vegas, a 7 year old rottweiler mix is my favorite rottie mix. He is pretty big, with black and tan markings and a full tail. He has these big, distant looking eyes. However, upon seeing you, his face lights up, and he becomes the definition of love. He will come running full speed, so fast that you fear he will knock you down! Yet, being the gentle giant that he is, the great beastie stops on a dime right at your feet. He plunks his big, black bum on your shoes and looks up at you with these adoring, chocolate rottie eyes. His massive mouth opens into the biggest doggie smile known to dog kind.
He is just SUCH a love.

However, there is a catch. This lovely dog sits in the local shelter, deprived of social interaction and lacking a comfy place to sleep. Most of all, he misses that special person in his life. That person who will devote themselves to his care and give him the love he so craves and deserves.

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=5882646

So, for Christmas this year, I think we should get a list of people from Chazhound who are willing to put together a small doggie gift basket for one dog at the shelter. For those of you who have a really busy shelter, then you can generalize it to all the dogs :).

We can take a picture of the basket, and then a picture of the dogs playing/chewing/sleeping with something from our basket.

We could make a date that we would have to post the pictures as proof of our gifts and for the chazzers enjoyment ;).

So, whaddya say? I think it would bring a little Christmas cheer to the shelters, and would be an easy way to help out.

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Hmmm, we do have food to deliver anyways. And I have this volunteer application that's been burning on my desk... you might just get me in trouble, Tucker! :eek:
 

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Uh oh! Wouldn't want that! *thinks evil thoughts*

Or maybe I would.... ;)

You can call me Emily if you'd like :). But if you prefer Tucker, no worries :D.

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:eek: You conspiracy starter! I never should have opened this thread... just for that I'm going to take pictures of every dog I see at the shelter and send them to you. ;)

I can't go until finals are over, though. But I'm already starting to think of ideas for my basket...

Good idea, Emily. ;)
 

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*sigh* bad timing! I don't know if I will have the money :(

With Lucas' vet visits starting to really add up and the secret santa thing and christmas....I just don't know if I will have enough to buy anything :( I'm sorry! If I do end up with something I will definetly do this! But I have to use the money for Lucas and bills and all first, unfortunetly :(
 

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No worries BB!

I know you volounteer a lot, that can be your gift ;). Just take a pic of you petting a dog, LOL.

Haha! I know, aren't I evil :D?

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Tucker
BP
Maybe BB...

Anyone else? Come on guys!

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I actually already had plans of this starting last month. I have a HUGE basket for the dogs. I am buying collars, leashes, milk bones, dog food, and toys.

I will certainly take a picture of mine. :)
 

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OOOOH! i'll do it!

I'd love to hear some ideas about what people are doing! I'm not very creative...also, def not sure how much money i can put into this...i've been going a little overboard with the cc in the past week...oops :(
 

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I wish I could but I got a lot of stuff I have to buy for the house and only a little money to do it with. I'll try to though.
 

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Although I cannot give anymore money this time of year... I would gladly donate at a less stressfull time. By the way, I did donate to BB's shelter...only a small donation, But one I could afford. If everyone that reads these posts would make a small donation to help the homeless animals, it would all add up and really make a difference.

BB, I just got a letter thanking me for the donation in honor of you/your work.
:) OOHhhhhhh I Feel Good!
 

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i don't have enough money and i'd want to give enough for each dog... but i have been slowly buying things and next year on the day i got yoshi i'm going to take a box of toys and treats up to the shelter where i got her and donate it to those dogs :) i got yoshi at a kill shelter so it's not the nicest place in the world but i feel those dogs need it the most
 

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Although I cannot give anymore money this time of year... I would gladly donate at a less stressfull time. By the way, I did donate to BB's shelter...only a small donation, But one I could afford. If everyone that reads these posts would make a small donation to help the homeless animals, it would all add up and really make a difference.

BB, I just got a letter thanking me for the donation in honor of you/your work.
:) OOHhhhhhh I Feel Good!
Yup you definetly did make a donation! :D Again, thanks!! That was wonderful of you!! :) You definetly SHOULD feel VERY good about yourself for that!!!! :)

I think everyone making any kind of donation would be wonderful! Weither money, toys, blankets, extra towels, treats, your time volunteering, anything really, it would be wonderful!
 

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anyone made their's yet?? I plan on going shopping this weekend or monday or tues (just once my darn phys exam is over...)
 

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