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Story by
dillondesigns,
EtsyLabs,
Vanessa
Published on November 8, 2007 in Craftivism |
Photo by katetwilliamson, commissioned pet portrait of Sonsie |
On Saturday, November 17, 2-6pm at the Etsy Labs, we'll be hosting a special craftivism event.
Join Jen (aka dillonDesigns), Rational Animal, and the Mayor's Alliance for Animals at Etsy Labs to create cage comforters for New York City's homeless animals. All materials will be provided. Help us reach our goal of making 100 comforters by sewing, stuffing and sending a little love their way.
Cage comforters greatly increase a shelter animal's chance for adoption and makes their cage a more comfortable place to be as the winter chill kicks in.
Enjoy gingerbread, animal crackers, spiced cider and the company of other compassionate Etsians to make a difference in the lives of animals this winter. You don't need to be an Etsy seller to attend. All are welcome!
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Check out The Etsy For Animals piece for more connections to Etsians who strive to make the world a better place for animals.
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Big shout-out to my sister, who adopts shelter pets and had to put down her beloved dog today. She was an adoption that no one else would take. She kept on ticking (even in old lady diapers) well beyond her expected years — because she was a tough old junkyard dog and because of my sister's love and care. If you love animals, get involved!
| Tags | animals, cats, dogs, Etsy Pets, homeless, pets, shelter, winter |
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14 comments Login to add your own!
mishkat
Thanks for doing this! Also, note that people not in NYC can make these and mail them in:
http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/supp...
Really great project - thanks again.
nanjodogz
What a wonderful project! Thank you so much for helping our animal friends.
littlebitsys
mishkat, thank you! That was going to be my question. I started making "pet futons" to sell here on Etsy but I decided to give them to shelters instead and I make them to fit the commercial crates so I hope I can help out!
Thanks for the article dillon.
bluedogrose
joannetracydesigns
dillondesigns
I'm so looking forward to meeting some of you!
And littlebitsys, that sounds really wonderful, and a huge help!
WHSKR
Great event - Good Luck!
Thanks for the info Mishkat, I bet people didn't know that!
mishkat
I made several of these cage comforters yesterday, and there are parts of the process that require no sewing skills (cutting out, stuffing, etc.), so even people that can not sew can easily participate. They are fun and easy to make :).
luna2005
i think it's amazing and fantastic that folks are helping out homeless pets. they're often forgotten during the holidays. way to go, guys.
BrowningtonForest
luvnlaughter
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The Grand Grey Old Lady (my oldest cat) joins me in sending purrs & hugs to your sister. To give a home especially to the sick and older animals (a lot of personality, not always the easiest, but so rewarding), it is difficult to deal with such loss.
I've marked the 17th.
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