Los Angeles Councilman Dennis Zine requests blankets for pets

2008 “Operation Blankets of Love”
Blanket and Towel Drive

Dear Friends,

I want to share a special opportunity with you that was brought to my attention by Eileen Smulson. In 2007, Eileen created 2008 Operation of Blankets of Love Drive after learning that the Los Angeles Animal Services shelters were in dire need of blankets and towels to keep the animals warm and dry during the unpredictable weather.

Eileen has collected more than 2500 items already and was endorsed by the head of the LA Animal Services and all the Directors of the city shelters for her admirable service to the community.

Eileen says that these donations greatly enrich the lives of the homeless, abused, and abandoned dogs in these shelters by giving them a cuddly blanket to feel safe in. The towels are used for additional bedding or for grooming making them feel comfortable and relaxed, making them more adoptable.

You can help by collecting and donating clean, old & new blankets and towels for shelter animals waiting to be adopted by loving homes!

A study by the Compassion Action Institute in New York shows that shelter animals that are given blankets, sheets, and comforters to rest on are more able to relax and get comfortable in their new surroundings while they are waiting to be adopted. Potential adopters are more drawn to animals that appear relaxed and friendly, snuggled on a soft bed which helps to create a more home-like setting. The simple addition of a blanket or comforter to a shelter animal’s environment is proven to lead to increased adoptions.

Please bring your donations to the following locations:

Pet Zone
10142 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-832-0110

North Valley Veterinary Clinic & Animal Dermatology Clinic
11152 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-366-7777

The Pet People
18040 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA
818-832-0771

Red Barn Feed and Saddlery
18601 Oxnard St.
Tarzana, CA
818-345-2510

Red Barn, Too
8393 Topanga Canyon
West Hills, CA
818-887-7388

Jan's Pet Grooming and Pet Zone (#2)
17629 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills
818-831-8565

The Puppy Palace
11156 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-366-9069

West Valley Animal Care Center
20655 Plummer Street
Chatsworth, CA
818-756-9325

New Age Pet Supply
19315 Saticoy St.
Reseda, CA
818-886-7387

9’s K9’s Dog Training
Canoga Park, CA
Call for drop off times @ 818-832-9903
or info@j9’sk9’s.com

Tams Pet Foods & Supplies
17635 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA
818-343-6873

Canine Coiffures
16229 Devonshire Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA
818-366-2055

Prestige Pet Supply
18425 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA
818 772-6611

You can also contact Eileen directly via email at eicreate [at] aol.com.

Warm Regards,

DENNIS P. ZINE
Your Third District Councilman