So today marked the start of our compassion resolution. Carter and I took our $50 to the Dollar Store and to Hy-Vee and we bought as many of the "wish list" things as we could for the Animal Rescue League. I figure that since I just got paid, it's $50 we aren't missing, and we certainly are fortunate enough to give something back.
I wanted Carter to really "get it." So she picked out everything, I was just there to read labels and pay. We ended up with cans of cat and dog food, bagged food and treats, toys, litter scoops, and paper towels and hand sanitizer for the helpful folks at the ARL. When all was said and done, we had a big box of food and three bags of goodies for the animals.
Saturday, we dropped off our donations. The girls at the desk were very happy for the goodies, and they thanked Carter profusely. We talked about how lucky we were to have all of the things that we do, and how good it feels to help other people and animals who need things. She was "happy" that "our things" made the animals "feel gooder."
Since we were there, we checked out the cats, and we got to play with a kitty named Ellie. There was much discussion as to where Ellie would be sleeping tonight! In the end, Daddy-logic prevailed (for now!) and we'll just have to go visit Ellis at the ARL!
Carter using her shopping talents to help the animals at the ARL
A "big ol' bag" of fleecy blankets, a box of food and bags for paper towels, sanitizer, scoopers, treats and toys to make a kitty or doggy's day! Job well done, Carter Kay!
I wanted Carter to really "get it." So she picked out everything, I was just there to read labels and pay. We ended up with cans of cat and dog food, bagged food and treats, toys, litter scoops, and paper towels and hand sanitizer for the helpful folks at the ARL. When all was said and done, we had a big box of food and three bags of goodies for the animals.
Saturday, we dropped off our donations. The girls at the desk were very happy for the goodies, and they thanked Carter profusely. We talked about how lucky we were to have all of the things that we do, and how good it feels to help other people and animals who need things. She was "happy" that "our things" made the animals "feel gooder."
Since we were there, we checked out the cats, and we got to play with a kitty named Ellie. There was much discussion as to where Ellie would be sleeping tonight! In the end, Daddy-logic prevailed (for now!) and we'll just have to go visit Ellis at the ARL!
Carter using her shopping talents to help the animals at the ARL
A "big ol' bag" of fleecy blankets, a box of food and bags for paper towels, sanitizer, scoopers, treats and toys to make a kitty or doggy's day! Job well done, Carter Kay!
If you are buying for the ARL again, you should go to Old Navy. Their fleece blankets are on clearance + another 50% of...so a grand total of about $2. Good for you guys giving back.
That's where I got our blankets! I grabbed all we could carry at the outlet mall on the way home from the Wasserbaun! Great, huh?!?
You guys are great!!! Carter will remember this. We donated to a needy family when I was a kid and I've never forgot it. So glad we live next to compassionate neighbors. Doesn't it make you feel so good to do something like this?
Good for you all for giving back!