Santa Fe Animal Shelter asking for blankets for homeless pets

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Posted: Feb 18, 2019 / 05:30 PM MST / Updated: Feb 18, 2019 / 05:30 PM MST

Dogs at a local shelter need your help keeping warm this winter.

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is asking for blanket donations to provide comfort to homeless pups.

Staff members say twin and full-sized blankets and large beach towels work best.

All donations must be machine washable and can be dropped off at the spay, neuter & wellness clinic off Cerrillos Road and Camino Entrada.

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