Support Labrador Rescue this Christmas- Gift ideas!

littlelab · Last edited by littlelab on Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:13 am; edited 2 times in total

Hi all

Please don't forget the Labs this Christmas, how about sending a Secret Santa to some of the dogs who will be in Foster care over Christmas or those that are in kennels?

OR perhaps sponsor a dog as a special or unusual present for someone, perhaps those who can't have a dog of their own.

Many of our LLR members have long term fosters, such as IRR

IRR sponsor page

LRSEC

LRSEC Sponsor a dog

Tailends (where Dudley Went)

Tailends sponsor a dog

Or how about Purchasing some Xmas cards from the charities

LRRSE have some lovely ones

Christmas Cards

Labrador rescue NW
www.helpalabrador.co.uk

Blanket Appeal
Well winter is upon us, and it is getting colder at the kennels. If you have any old blankets that you no longer want, we would be extremely greatful if you could send them to us. We can use these in the kennels to help keep our four legged guests that little bit warmer this winter.

As a follow up to our blanket appeal, we have some people who have volunteered to make blankets for us. If you have any spare wool you don't need, we would be extremely grateful if you would donate it to us to make blankets out of. If you are in the Blackburn, Chorley, Leyland, Preston or Southport areas we can even collect it from you.

Also Many Tears have greetings cards to you can buy.

How about donating your old mobiles or printer cartridges, LLRSE take them and I know Many Tears want your stamps, so don't throw them away when you open your cards!

Please, remember the good work they do all year around and one of the busiest times will be Xmas.

VJH · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject:

OHOHOHOH old mobiles? really? where sorry to be blond I have a few that I dug out today - where can I send them?

Secret santa to a rescue sounds fabulous!!!!!

littlelab · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject:

LLRSE Mobile phones info

Here you go

Also, some rescues have a Wish list of items needed, how about making up a hamper and sending it?

Many Tears Wish List

Our Wish list......

Oyster clipper blades - sizes 10, 15 and 5
Dog shampoo and conditioner
Dog treats - pigs ears, biscuits etc
Towels and blankets
Large and extra large plastic Dog Beds
Sardines in oil
Slip leads with stops
Small collars
Old leads and collars
Good string mops
Big floor squeeges
Thick Bleech
Floral disinfectant
Washing up Liquid
Bio Washing powder
Dog brushes
Dog & cat toys & treats
Adult waterproof trousers and jackets
Heat lamp bulbs screw in type, 100 watt to 250 watt
Stamps 1st and 2nd
Envelopes- all sizes
Biros
HP printer cartridges #21 Black and #22 Colour
Rolls of vet wrap bandgages
Strong industrial bin bags- xtra large
Coal shovels (poop scoop shovels) galvinized if possible
Extra large yard push brooms

New items added 26/09-07
Zoflora
C4 Envelopes
Heavy duty bin bags
Writing paper
Photocopies of documents we use
Vetbed(s)
Washing powder
Toilet rolls
Tinned dog food

Tailends Wish List

Unwanted First Aid & Veterinary Supplies.

Dog Food. Fresh chicken. Speciality foods to tempt a confused or ill dog to eat. (e.g. Pilchards, Sardines, Tinned Milk Products, Tuna Fish, Nature Diet, Pouches, Diet Foods (Royal Canin Obesity Management, Burns Oat High-Fibre Diet, Royal Canin Renal Support diet, Sensitivity Control, Intestinal Support). We use dry and canned special diet foods as the wet food mixed in with the complete dry kibbles make it more palatable.

Surplus/Unwanted Veterinary Medicines. (To be administered under supervision of our vet.)

Lyofoam spongey dressings, Vetrap adhesive bandage.

Could you hold a coffee morning or small event to raise funds?

Sponsorship of one of our Dogs – only £15 per year. See the Sponsor page, for latest details of the dogs who are hoping you will choose them as your sponsor dog.

Purchase something from our Merchandise List. (We have some beautiful inexpensive Greeting Cards, T shirts, Greyhound books etc.) Email or ring for details.

Toweling coats which can be soaked in cold water for use in warm weather. (Suitable for greyhounds).

Strong long nylon webbing leads. Canac no.4 harnesses.

Waterproof NON-SLIP sheeting suitable to go under bedding to protect beds.

Air conditioning units or additional fans which could be used to help keep the dogs cool in hot weather. This is particularly essential for dogs with heart and laryngeal conditions.

Could you take one of our collecting boxes for a local shop or office or hold a fund raising event for Tailends?

Unused second class postage stamps, DL self-seal envelopes, pens, copier paper, note pads etc.

Dog sitting, dog walking, grooming, massaging etc – if you live near enough.

Chip Bark always needed for the two exercise areas.

Mippin · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:04 am Post subject:

Nat

If we got boxes and put in little bits and bobs and then sent it to the chosen rescue would that be OK or would it be more of pain in the b*m for them to get lots of boxes of bits.

I'd put aside a box and put in things like tins or a collar etc over the weeks as I go to the pet shop or supermarket. Then it adds up without noticing the cost. But if lots of people do it I don't want it to be a pain for them to get lots of small donations

What do you think?

littlelab · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

I know that Tailends for example would be grateful however the gifts came as I am sure Many Tears would be.

I will give some of the other Lab rescues a ring and let you have thier wish lists Wink

jazzsmum · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject:

Are northwest lab rescue not involved with LF/LLR? John Weller is a great friend of Glenys', and I would have thought they were. Their website is www.helpalabrador.co.uk

littlelab · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject:

Lab Rescue NW have a Blanket appeal and are also looking for WOOL.

My aplogies for omitting them from the first thread, this has now been amended.