Blessing Bags for the Homeless on the Streets of Atlanta with their Pets : A Thank you to Cherokee County Council of PTAs and Schools

For the Cherokee Council of PTAs (CCCPTA) 10^th Annual Presidents and Principals Luncheon to ‘Celebrate the Season’, the Cherokee County schools PTAs and principals collected items for Rob’s Rescues.

I would like to thank all the schools and PTAs that donated stuff and to Ms Kathy Strom, Ms Monica Orrico, Ms. Amy Krumrey, Ms Heather Shaw and Ms. Beth Morrish of CCCPTA and also the Freedom Middle School PTA for choosing Rob’s Rescues this year.

We packed 46 blessing bags for the homeless people that live on the streets of Atlanta with their pets with blankets, food, gloves, bowls, treats, protein bars, toothbrushes and paste, gum, wipes and more. These have been distributed on the streets in Atlanta by Pet Buddies Food Pantry and the W-Underdogs.

This is exactly what was collected and packed into the blessing bags:

Dry dog and cat food : 110 lb
Cans of dog and cat food: 400
Bags of treats : 36
Carry Bags: 50
Gloves: 142
Blankets: 46
Pet bowls : 39
Bandanas: 17
Toys: 32
Tooth brushes: 44
Tooth paste: 36
Floss : 26
Soap : 18
Protein bars: 66
Packs of Gum: 57
Collars: 8
Leashes: 3
Wash cloths: 18
Hand warmers: 26
McDonalds gift cards:15
Dog coats:  6
Poop bags : 4
Hats: 11
Scarves: 4
Wipes: 22
Pet wipes: 4
Disposable razors : 10
Water bottles: 4
Bottles of Shampoo: 4
Additional carry bags : 36