Who is Annie?

• Annie was the childhood dog of Annie'sBlankets' founder, Edie Achterman. The name is an homage to her!

What types of bedding does Annie’sBlankets accept?

• Blankets and towels are best. Fleece throws, pet beds and baby blankets work wonderfully, as well. Also, fuzzy toilet lid covers and flat flannel sheets are fine.

Is there any type of bedding that Annie’sBlankets does not accept?

• For the most part, shelters and clinics do not want bed sheets—they are not absorbent enough and do not stand up to repeated laundering. However, flat flannel sheets are soft and absorbent, so those do work well.
• Anything too bulky is difficult for the shelter staffs to manage; this precludes comforters, bedspreads, heavy area rugs, queen or king-sized quilts.
• Please, no down pillows or down-filled comforters... feathers everywhere!
• No human pillows, at all... we cannot even pass these along to other charities.
• No clothes, please!

What else can we donate to the collection barrels?

• Think soft and washable: items that can soften the bottoms of crates and kennels, wipe down medical equipment and keep animals’ noses, paws and ears dry.

• Collars, leashes and dog/cat-food bowls are also welcome.

Does Annie’sBlankets accept synthetic blankets?

• Yes. Again, if it’s easy to manage and will hold up to repeated washings.

Where does the bedding go after we donate it to Annie’sBlankets?

• Once it’s washed, counted, tagged and bundled, the bedding is donated, on a rotating basis, to Bay Area animal shelters and clinics. We try to keep blankets and towels in their county of origin; for example, bedding donated to Collier Feed may get donated to the City of Salinas Animal Services Center, while bundles brought to Peet’s Coffee & Tea in Los Gatos will end up at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. However, if Annie’sBlankets receives an urgent request for bedding we try to comply, as well as keeping a certain percentage of bundles set aside for emergency outreach.

Is there anything else we can bring to an Annie'sBlankets collection barrel?

• Actually, yes! If you have dog food bowls, old pet toys, or even cat scratch-towers (if not too large) still in "gently used" condition, feel free to donate those, as well. We deliver these treats along with the bundled bedding. Please no pet food, however.

How else can we help Annie’sBlankets?

• It takes a village to raise a nonprofit! To donate bedding, time or financial aid, visit www.anniesblankets.org.
• Thank you for helping Annie’sBlankets give new life to old blankets and towels!