Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Pet Food and Supply Drive this Saturday, May 22nd

The Belmont Girl Scouts love animals and love to help those in need!

Junior Girl Scout Troop 4252 is hosting a Pet Supply Drive on Saturday, May 22nd at the Belmont Recreation Center from 12pm-3pm, rain or shine to benefit the Loudoun County Animal Shelter.

Please bring your donations to the Recreation Center and the Girl Scouts will organize and transport them to the shelter.  This service project is the last requirement the girls need to earn the prestigious Bronze Star Award.  A list of needed items is below.

Food and Treats

  • Rawhide chips
  • Pig ears
  • Unopened food (canned and dry)
  • Treats
  • Peanut butter
  • Milk replacement for orphan kittens
  • Milk replacement for orphan puppies
  • Small animal supplies (rabbit, bird, guinea pig, and hamster foods)

Animal Care and Behavioral Enrichment

  • Cat beds
  • Kitty litter
  • Newspaper
  • Flea and tick medicine
  • Towels
  • Blankets (baby blankets are a great size for kennel bedding
  • Cat collars (quick release)
  • Dog collars-all sizes
  • Leather dog leashes
  • Toys
  • Medium-size washable stuffed animal toys (without batteries or electronic parts)
  • Baby teething rings (hard rubber)
  • Chew bones
  • Plug-in diffusers and refills
  • Portable exercise pens

Grooming and Cleaning Supplies

  • Peroxide
  • Pet shampoo
  • Baby shampoo (for bathing puppies and kittens)
  • Powdered laundry detergent
  • Dish soap
  • Bleach
  • Heavy duty trash bags

Other

  • Ziploc bags, all sizes
  • TV/VCR combo
  • Video camera
  • Gift certificates for grooming
  • Gift cards for pet supply, office supply, department, and home improvement stores
  • Power tools
  • Mobile adoption van
  • Forever homes for our cats and dogs

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