Toys For Homeless Pets

Our family has a different kind of tradition for New Years.  I always sit Morgan down the day after Christmas, when all the packages have been opened, and I tell him about all the dogs down at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter who don’t have a warm home like he has, nor family and friends to love them and take care of them, like he has.

I remind him that he has a lot of toys that he never plays with and that now he has even more than before. Morgan always gets a serious look on his face and then without even the slightest pause, he gathers up several of his old toys and puts them in a basket. I ask him if he is sure he wants to do this and he nudges my arm with his nose.

So we get into the truck and drive down to the shelter. He never wants to go in with me, he prefers to stay outside. I can’t blame him, it always breaks my heart going in there and seeing all those dogs in the kennels, staring out, hoping for a miracle. The volunteers are grateful and let me know that they’ll be put to good use. When I come back out, Morgan has his old smiley face on. I think he knows he’s helping his cousins. The occasion always calls for a good walk somewhere as a reward for Morgan’s generosity and caring.

This year, with COVID, the shelter is closed to the public and a large blue bin is stationed outside the front door for donations. Inside the container, alongside Morgan’s bag of toys were also gifts of pet beds, blankets and clean towels.

Our New Year wish is that until all homeless pets find their forever homes, everyone make a stop at their local shelter and give an unlucky dog or cat some new toys.

Happy New Year everyone from Morgan and his Dads.

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    • Dan Perdios
      Dan Perdios says:

      Thank you for those kind words Lisa. We feel the same way. Our country needs a healing. Let’s hope the new year can bring it. All the best to you and John and your family 2 and 4 legged ones in 2021. I loved your card. Thank you.

      Hugs,
      Dan

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  1. Jennifer Mahon
    Jennifer Mahon says:

    That’s a great tradition! Morgan is an amazing soul. He’s good to give up his toys for those less fortunate. It’s never too late to start a new tradition.
    We give to our two local animal shelters but it never occurred to me to donate some well loved toys. That’s a great idea and we’ll do it this year. Tell Morgan he started the ball rolling.

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  2. Karen S Reid
    Karen S Reid says:

    I’m crying reading this! Morgan, u r such a sweet & smart boy! That would b the most awesome gift if all animals could have a home with lots of love! God Bless u & ur Dads in the new year & please keep posting! I Love U!

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    • Dan Perdios
      Dan Perdios says:

      Karen,

      Thank you for such a sweet message. Those poor dogs at the shelter make me so sad. It’s so wrong and tied directly to puppy mills, which are so wrong as well. Puppy mills ought to be shut down and the shelters emptied. God bless you too and Happy New Year.

      Dan

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  3. June
    June says:

    That’s awesome !!! I’m so proud of you Morgan for your generosity. That’s a wonderful thing to do. Ms June will go today to drop off lots of gifts for the animals as well.
    Happy New Year to you Morgan & Your Dads.

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