tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353680924114887777.post5415831642459753732..comments2024-03-23T08:15:49.302-04:00Comments on Barefoot Pastor: Christians in the snowBarefoot Pastorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13373353895513229909noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8353680924114887777.post-67684305459347025392016-01-23T09:36:51.980-05:002016-01-23T09:36:51.980-05:00Don't forget vulnerable animals during the bli...Don't forget vulnerable animals during the blizzard, or ever, really. Please keep your pets indoors at all times except for walks. Dress them in cold weather coats if they have them.<br /><br />Don't forget that homeless people have pets, too. They will go without so their non-human animal family member can eat. It never hurts to pick up some pet food on sale to have on hand (in your car or tote) if you come across a homeless man/woman with a pet.<br /><br />If you own a smart phone please add local animal rescue phone numbers to your contact list in case you see a stray dog or cat at any time of year: Feline Foundation 703-920-8665; Last Chance Animal Rescue 301-274-9409; Washington Animal Rescue 202-726-2556.<br /><br />During this downtime at home why not declutter a clothes and linen closet. Set a timer for as little as 5 minutes and have a bag at hand in which to place old sheets, pillowcases, bedcovers, and towels taking up space. Animal shelters always need warm bedding for the animals' cages. Another bag of new (rash shopping) or gently-used clothing items you're never going to wear will be greatly appreciated by homeless or low-income individuals and families. Many gas stations have a collection bin for clothing donations that makes it easy to give.<br /><br />Lastly, to all the knitters and crocheters, what more peaceful way to make shelter cage pads, afghans, hats, scarves and mittens for those in need than on a snowy weekend? Choose a favorite or easy pattern, machine-washable yarn and zen out to the sound of clicking needles.L1brarygrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656395227737432287noreply@blogger.com