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Hopefully you and your family got everything on your Christmas wish lists this year, but it appears that Santa forgot to drop off a few things for the dogs at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter (perhaps because it lacks a chimney?). 

Shelter volunteers this morning put out a call to the local community for donations of clean, thick blankets, which keep them from having to lie on the cement floors, according to volunteer coordinator Mara Segal.

“The dogs would definitely appreciate it!” says a post on social media.

Donated dog toys and treats would also be welcomed. The post continues:

This holiday season did your dog get some new toys and they no longer want their old gently used ones? Maybe they got a new toy and they do not like it? Out shopping and see discounted holiday toys? The shelter dogs would love to have any of those!

If you find yourself at one of our local pet stores, Costco, or grocery stores this week consider picking up a few treats or toys for the shelter dogs! The dogs also love hot dogs and string cheese.

Volunteers with Redwood Pals Rescue have created wish lists at both Chewy.com and Amazon. 

Here’s the Chewy list, and here’s the one for Amazon. For the latter you can enter the shelter address (980 Lycoming Ave, McKinleyville Ca 95519) and phone number (707-840-9132), and Shelter Manager Andre Hale’s name will appear.

The shelter is not currently in need of towels, fitted sheets, pillow cases, pillows, bathmats, electric blankets or down filled blankets.

More shelter info:

Phone number: 707-840-9132
Email: hsoanimalshelter@co.humboldt.ca.us
Hours: M/T/Th/F/Sa 10-4 and W 10-7
Address: 980 Lycoming Ave, McKinleyville 95519