The Holiday Season is upon us, and our to do list seems to grow by the minute! There is shopping to be done, cookies to decorating to do. With so much going on, it is easy to forget what the wonders of the season are really about.
At Cabo Dog Boutique we are grateful for so many things this year. Mostly our ability to serve our wonderful customers and provide quality products that enhance the life you share with your furry family members! But we are also deeply thankful for all the volunteers and folks out there who dedicate so much of their time to better the lives of our fellow man, and our fellow Man's Best Friend!
With the season of giving in the air, we thought it would be nice to share with you some ways you and your pets can get involved and be part of the giving tree! Perhaps you just don't know what to buy for the dog that has everything! Or your looking to start a new family tradition. Giving back to your community or beyond is a wonderful way to get into the spirit of the season.
Pet Food Pantries have recently become quit popular and are a valuable asset to any community. The Bi-State Pet Food Pantry based in St. Louis is a shining example of how a Pet Food Pantry works. Ask around at your local pet stores for a pet food pantry in your area. You and your family, including the PUP, can make a donation of pet food in person which makes it a great family event. Pet food pantries operate 365 days a year, and rely on holiday donations to stock up for the coming months. People who have fallen on hard times are able to receive much needed food for their pets so that their pets can remain with them in their home. At a time when the family needs them the most, their beloved pets get to stay where the belong, at home, with their family. Its a wonderfully heart warming thing to do! And it could easily become a seasonal contribution for years to come. Some Pet Food Pantries work collectively with churches that offer food to their owners as well. Like the Pet Food Pantry in Park City, Utah. A helping hand for those in your community while not leaving the four legged family members behind! That's sure to bring some joy to your heart.
Perhaps you might like to start a donation box of your own for much needed items for a local shelter or Rescue group. Many groups like the Helen Woodward Animal Center have wish lists compiled where you can select an item or raise funds to purchase items from the list. Or, try setting up a collection location at your home or office for things such as food, toys and blankets. This is a wonderful idea as well, and allows you to engage your fellow co-workers or neighbors.
The recent Typhoon Haiyan that hit the Phillipines laid a trail of destruction that we are still not fully capable of understanding. We know that these people have been dealt one of Mother Nature's most wicked blows, and many humanitarian groups are working to bring relief. But what about the animals affected by the storm? If you would like to learn more and make a donation to help the animal victims of Typhoon Haiyan you can visit the International Humane Society. Or the International For Fund Animal Welfare. These groups are accepting donations to help these pets get the care they need.
We hope that you and yours have the very best Holiday possible! May the the joys and wonders of the season warm your paws, heart and soul. Our pets mean everything to us, and are truly family, wouldn't it be nice to give in their honor? I think they would agree, Woof!
