{"id":3713,"date":"2023-11-22T09:04:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T09:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news-christmas-appeal-for-blankets-for-animals-in-our-care\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T11:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:06:36","slug":"christmas-appeal-for-blankets-for-animals-in-our-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/news\/christmas-appeal-for-blankets-for-animals-in-our-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas appeal for blankets for animals in our care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"paragraph-5171\" class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--content-with-summary paragraph--view-mode--default\">\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content-with-summary field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item\">We are appealing for people to get out their crochet or knitting needles to make blankets for the animals in our care this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>We want all the unwanted and abandoned pets to be cosy and content this winter. A warm blanket to curl up in and something to play with can make a big difference to a pet who&#8217;s known nothing but cruelty and fear.<\/p>\n<p>Head of fostering, rehoming and community engagement, Jennie Macdonald said: \u201cWe are in need of blankets to keep animals in our care warm and cosy while they wait for their forever homes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe would love if people who have a passion for knitting or crocheting could spare some time and wool to make some for our animals.&nbsp; The only criteria we have is for them to be tightly woven without large holes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can also accept new blankets from retailers or used blankets as long as they are in good condition with no tears or holes and have been freshly laundered. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, we can\u2019t accept pillows or duvets as they are too easily destroyed and the stuffing can be harmful to animals if they ingest it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour support means that we can continue to provide the best care for our animals at our centre this winter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019d be so grateful for any donations that people can spare and we know our animals will be too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Donations of blankets can be dropped at any of the centres.&nbsp; Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/our-centres\">here<\/a> to find your nearest centre.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can give what you can this Christmas, and join the rescue effort.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/join-the-rescue\">Donate today<\/a> and become a vital member of our rescue team.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are appealing for people to get out their crochet or knitting needles to make blankets for the animals in our care this Christmas. 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