Monday, October 31, 2011

We Helped the Shelter

Each year my kindergarten class does three service projects.  One is for an animal shelter.  This is a great way to remind small children to RESPECT AND BE KIND TO ALL LIVING THINGS.

This year my class collected items for the animal shelter where my sweet Ruby came from.  We had bottles of bleach, laundry detergent, Dawn detergent, blankets, towels, wash cloths, and treats!  I delivered the items to the shelter Saturday.  I had a car full including the trunk.

Ruby went with me on the trip so Laurie, the shelter owner could see how well she is.
 When Ruby arrived at the shelter as a stray, she was in terrible shape with heartworms, hook worms, ear infections, a respitory infection, and very under-nourished.  It is amazing she survived the heart worm treatment.

Here is a photo of Ruby shortly after she arrived at the shelter.   She was so sick and terrified.

Now here is a photo of Ruby Saturday with Laurie. She is very happy and very healthy.  We need more people in the world like Laurie.

13 comments:

  1. And more people like you taht take these little animals in! TFS

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  2. She is just the sweetest thing. Congratulations on your new DT. Seems we'll be on another team together - woohoo!
    Hugs,

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  3. Congratulations on the DT Member spot at FCCB!
    I am excited to be on the FCCB team with you!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  4. What a wonderful way to teach children to be giving adults Charlotte! So awesome. Ruby is a SWEETHEART, and kudos to you for giving a needy animal a home. The world needs more people like YOU. :)

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  5. So sweet! My shelter dog Smokey(blue healer) is the best dog I have ever owned-he is smart, obedient and takes care of my kids like they were his own babies. Congrats on making the FCCB design team-I am looking forward to working on challenges with you and the other talented ladies. Cathie
    www.creativecutter.org

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  6. Charlotte, What a caring person you are. I'm excited to be on the FCCB DT with you.

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  7. Ruby is so absolutely adorable, Charlotte!! You said we need more people like Laurie in the world...but also people like YOU willing to adopt these precious animals!! I love how you are teaching children to respect all living things!!

    I am so happy and excited to be on the FCCB DT with you! Your fabulous work always inspires me!! :)

    Lisa
    indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  8. You are such a blessing! :o) (Which we already knew!) Ruby is so precious and clearly a sweetheart. You are such a special person on so many levels. I hope you know that. :o) Lots of hugs to you!

    Hugs and blessings! :o)

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  9. Your Ruby is adorable.Give her a cuddle from me!

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  10. That is such a wonderful story!!! I love animals and it is awesome when people step up and help take care of them. Thank you!! I am also excited to be designing together on FCCB blog!!!

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  11. Hi Charlotte. Congrats & WELCOME to the FCCB team! I look forward to working with you and getting to know you better.
    Ruby is just ADORABLE!

    Your Fellow DT Member,
    Jewels
    http://beautifulcrazyscrappylife.blogspot.com/

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  12. Oh, Charlotte, Ruby looks wonderful!!! What a sweet and adorable little fur-baby she is!!!

    Thank God for people like Laurie in our world!!!

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