Blogs for Dogs
I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the terrible destruction caused by the recent tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
We’re about three hours away, so thankfully, we’re all safe. However, the sad stories keep rolling in, and I feel more and more helpless. In summer 2008, Tim and I were shelter volunteers during the Iowa floods and it is a scary, scary place to be.
I will never forget the people who lost absolutely everything, and were staying in a converted cafeteria, and how knowing that their pets were being fed and cared for meant the world to them. When you have lost everything, having the unconditional love of an animal can make a world of difference.
(All photos are of displaced animals from the JHS Facebook page.)
And then? I think about our spoiled pets, and I think about how, were anything awful to happen, I would want to know they had absolutely everything they needed.
The Joplin Humane Society is, understandably, overrun and in great need. Hundreds (if not thousands) of animals have been separated from their owners. Many are hurt, or stressed, or sick.
So, taking a cue from Callie, and her awesome Blogger Baby Shower for Tuscaloosa, I have created the Blogs for Dogs Amazon Registry.
All items will be delivered directly to the Joplin Humane Society, which, thankfully, was spared despite the terrible damage to the city. There are all price points on the registry, so you can give as little or as much as you can.
A few of the items may seem random (fans, extension cords, paper towels), but they have been requested.
If you cannot afford to donate anything—use social media to help these poor creatures out. Tweet the registry link, share it on Facebook, post about it on your blog…every little bit helps.
It couldn’t be any easier. Just share this link:
Please—if you are an animal lover, donate something in honor of your four-legged (or two-winged, or slithering) friend!
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that small actions add up! Together, we can make a difference.
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THANK YOU so much for doing this, Brie!
I just sent them a pet carrier, and I will probably send them more later on today.
I hate feeling so hopeless (I live in Ohio), but you’re right, my kitties are my babies and I don’t know what I’d do if something happened to them. So being able to help in anyway I can makes me feel better.
Will post this now. Thanks so much, Brie! I watched as a family member rescued his dog Monday morning from his destroyed home. The joy in the man’s eyes from finding his dog – made me cry!
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Thanks for doing this, you are wonderful! I wish I could do more to help, but being so far away it’s hard. Thanks again!!
AMAZING idea. I sent them Kong balls. I wish I could do more too. Knowing how happy my Skippy is when he has his Kong ball with peanut butter… well, I can only hope that another pup will have a moment of happiness in such a frightening time.
We shared on Princess’s blog! She’s got some great followers so we hope it helps! We’ll send what we can.
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Great Idea! I just posted the link and I’m ordering items to donate as we speak. Thank you for sharing this great cause!
Great idea Brie – will get a few things ordered and share a link to your blog on mine.
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I’m spreading the word as much as I can. This is so great Brie.
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GREAT idea! Just sent them a bunch of stuff, and shared the registry with others.
Thank you so much for doing this! Katy Widrick is my daughter and she steered me toward your site. I love that you and your fellow bloggers do so much for people and animals in need.
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Two things:
1) You should post the link on their Facebook wall and give them control of the wish list so they can update it as they need things.
2) I posted the direct Amazon link on reddit ( http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/hjstc/joplin_humane_society_amazon_list) so, if any of your readers are also redditors please spare an upvote so, that site and see what you are doing.
Thank you for doing this! I will be blogging about it and also sharing it with my coworkers (I work in the pet industry).
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Just placed my order and shared on facebook. Good work Brie!
I posted the link on my site! Seriously such a great idea Brie! I love that everything that is donated will directly be sent to the Humane Society.
This is so thoughtful…. thanks for sharing! I have a hand cart and fleece bed heading their way!!!
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Love this. I will forward this on. I have also purchased some items as well.
Thanks for putting this together. I just bought a few items off the registry.
Thanks for setting this up, it is such an amazing idea! I was listening to NPR this morning when they interviewed a man digging a grave for his dog in Joplin and I seriously blubbered the entire way to work. One of my biggest fears is a tornado hitting my residential area while I’m at work and my dogs are at home defenseless. I just sent them some blankets and food and I’ve tweeted this link in hopes to inspire others to donate as well! Thanks again!
This is awesome! I have reposted this on my blog and have also donated some cat food. As a fellow (part-time) Missourian, my heart goes out to the people and the animals.
I bought a fan and I will link to this on my blog post today. Great idea and thanks for doing this.
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This is amazing Brie. This poor state…
I wish we were in a position to help right now. I honestly do. This breaks my heart. I did share the link, though so maybe it will reach more people!
Thanks for doing this – what a wonderful cause! I just sent some cat litter.
I wish Amazon wouldn’t charge so much for shipping though. It cost me double the cost of the cat litter to ship it…I would have liked to have donated more but the shipping made it so expensive!!
Thanks for sharing just ordered some stuff!!
Great idea! Just FYI, they are asking for donations to be delivered to the shelter in Springfield, MO because they are running out of room.
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Hey Brie! This is so great! I ordered 5 blankets!
I love that you did this! I’m going to share this and order a few things as well!
As a puppy owner myself, I am TOTALLY writing about this this evening!
Thank you!
This is so great! I had to order something for these sweet little animals! And I blogged about this great idea – and I’ll be sure to share the link!
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Thanks so much for setting this up and encouraging others to help out! Just sent some bath towels!
Thank you for doing this. I’ve made a donation and have passed this along to all of my friends, family and coworkers.
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I tried to find the registry on Amazon but the link didn’t work. Are they no longer accepting donations? Thanks!
Looks like it’s working now!