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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHouston SPCA has an Amazon Wishlist for pets if you want to help.
Here is the link;
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1512KZKBGYJV7/ref=cm_go_nav_hz
It shows how many of each item they are wanting and how many have been purchased listed under each item.
demmiblue
(36,911 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)Eugene
(61,974 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)barbtries
(28,817 posts)they were my first donation. Second was the Houston food bank.
i know Red Cross has the infrastructure and personnel and all, but i always balk because i fear it is also a corrupt organization. it's always good to know that my small donations will do good and not just line someone's pockets.
another thing just came to mind: how soon can they hope to get these donations with the airport shut down and the streets flooded? maybe i'll stick to cash after all...
tblue37
(65,524 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)Phentex
(16,334 posts)Thanks for posting this!
chowder66
(9,098 posts)marybourg
(12,648 posts)I sent kitty litter, compliments of my kitty. It takes just a little longer to order because you have to enter your c.c. # since it's not being delivered to your address. But a great way to help out!
chowder66
(9,098 posts)Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)This is where my support is going - the animals!
chowder66
(9,098 posts)Polly Hennessey
(6,812 posts)Thank you for giving us this information. We donated kitty litter and beds.
chowder66
(9,098 posts)PossiblePasts
(46 posts)And thanks for the person who mentioned Houston Food Bank. I'm going to see if I can donate to them as well.
chowder66
(9,098 posts)Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)The Amazon purchases are at regular cost. If we donate to the organizations they can stretch the money further with things like buying wholesale and large quantity discounts etc.
I learned that from the Red Cross of how that works.
I appreciate the post and seeing the items they need. It motivates to make my $$$ donation to the animal relief organizations.
Thank you!!!
chowder66
(9,098 posts)Duppers
(28,130 posts)I just donated cash to them thru ActBlue, now I'll go to your link and purchase items.
chowder66
(9,098 posts)sweetroxie
(776 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)Gore1FL
(21,164 posts)A 6-pack of towels is on the way from my dog and me.
chowder66
(9,098 posts)gademocrat7
(10,680 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)I saw the link on twitter bought a bunch of stuff from the list and shared it here. They almost have all the beds. : )
Permanut
(5,687 posts)I'll be sending mine Friday when I get paid.
chowder66
(9,098 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)Kitty Litter, kitty toys, and doggie chew toy.
Excellent post, excellent idea - have donated to Red Cross, and coordinated volunteers heading that way. What a great way to inexpensively do more.
chowder66
(9,098 posts)Lucinda
(31,170 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)B2G
(9,766 posts)My daughter works at a dog bar/boarding facility. They are putting it up on their FB page as well.
chowder66
(9,098 posts)chowder66
(9,098 posts)On Edit;
The items go to Merritt Law Firm LLC who is sponsoring the list on behalf of Houston families.
Lee Merritt ( @MeritLaw ), nationally known Civil Rights lawyer.
If you put what you want to buy in your shopping cart, then access Amazon through http://smile.amazon.com , Amazon will donate to a charity.
You can also use the list as a guide and just purchase items from elsewhere to donate if you have an idea of where to send them or if you are near Houston.