Indiana County Humane Society: P.L.A.Y. Pet Beds Grant Report
How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?
We received a grant for the P.L.A.Y Warm Bellies grant and the Chill Pads. We have used the Chill Pads for all sorts of things -- the animals love them and so do we!
We were able to use the Chill Pads for the dogs and cats in our care. They actually were also used to help with the birth of a litter of kittens and a litter of puppies. The beds are super cozy and soft, and worked really well for the newborns. They are heavy enough that the mama dog and cat couldn't move them around, and the pups and kittens couldn't suffocate underneath them, which is a concern when using a regular blanket, or a cheaper dog bed. Our older dogs also seem to appreciate the comfiness of the beds -- the beds seem to help alleviate some of the normal aches and pains that are associated with an older dog.
How many pets did this grant help?
The Chill Pads helped several of our older dogs, and also a litter of seven pups and a litter of five kittens!
Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.
The Chill Pads were used to help with the birth of a litter of kittens and a litter of seven puppies. The beds are super cozy and soft, and worked really well for the newborns. They are heavy enough that the mama dog and cat couldn’t move them around, and the pups and kittens couldn’t suffocate underneath them, which is a concern when using a regular blanket, or a cheaper dog bed. The puppies curl up on the Chill Pad and won’t venture off of it! They seem to know that they are safe as long as they stay on the pad! Thank you for providing them to us when we needed them most. There are seven newborn puppies and five newborn kittens who are very appreciative! The pups are less than a week old, and the kittens are only a few days old. The birthing process can be a bit messy, and the Chill Pads wash and wear so well! They were perfect for the birthing process, and cleaned up so well! There were no traces of the birth once everything got cleaned up, and we were able to put the Chill Pads right back in with the animals.
