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Broadlands Jr. Girl Scout Troop - Animal Shelter Drive

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by SarasMom, Nov 9, 2012.

  1. SarasMom

    SarasMom Member

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    Broadlands Junior Girl Scout Troop 4483 is in the midst of a "Year of Service" and is currently holding a supply drive for the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. There is a drop off box at the Nature Center for donations. We know the animals at the shelter would greatly appreciate any and all help we can give them.

    The shelter needs the following:

    • Milk replacement for orphan kittens
    • Peanut butter
    • Pig ears
    • Rawhide chews

    • Small animal supplies (rabbit, bird, guinea pig, and hamster foods)
    • Treats
    • Unopened food (canned and dry)
    Animal Care & Behavioral Enrichment

    • Baby teething rings (hard rubber)
    • Blankets (baby blankets are a great size for kennel bedding
    • Cat beds
    • Cat collars (quick release)
    • Chew bones
    • Dog collars-all sizes
    • Flea and tick medicine
    • Kitty litter

    • leather dog leashes
    • Medium-size washable stuffed animal toys (without batteries or electronic parts)
    • Newspaper
    • Plug-in diffusers and refills
    • Portable exercise pens
    • Towels
    • Toys

    Grooming & Cleaning Supplies

    • Baby shampoo (for bathing puppies and kittens)
    • Bleach
    • Dish soap
    • Grooming scissors and/or clippers
    • Heavy duty trash bags

    • Nail trimmers
    • Peroxide
    • Pet shampoo
    • Powdered laundry detergent
    Other

    • Gift cards for pet supply, office supply, department, and home improvement stores
    • Gift certificates for grooming
    • Ziploc bags, all sizes

    Thank you so much!
    The Girl Scouts of Troop 4483
     
  2. capfan1

    capfan1 Guest

    How long will donations be collected? Thanks!
     
  3. SarasMom

    SarasMom Member

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    We'll collect until the end of November.
    Thank you!
     
  4. SarasMom

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    WOW! I just went to the Nature Center to check our donation box and it was OVERFLOWING! What an awesome community we have! Many many thanks to all of you that have donated! We are keeping the box there until the end of the month.

    The girls of Troop 4483 THANK YOU!!
     
  5. MJD

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    Do they take donations of used items? We have a few things that are no longer needed.
     
  6. SarasMom

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    Yes, as long as they are clean. Thank you!!
     
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    Thanks! I'll make sure to swing by before the end of the month.
     
  8. SarasMom

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    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! The donation box was just picked up and it's overwhelming the amount of items we've collected. Our girls are going to be so excited to take everything to the shelter. We have an awesome community!!
     

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