Do you know the folks at the 3M Bakery? I hope after reading this post you go on over and say hello. Their doggies are Matilda, Mac and Maesie. Well, Mac and Maesie had partners in our Christmas in July swap from their neck of the woods, but Matilda did not. So Matilda’s peeps thought it would be a nice idea if she partnered with someone, anywhere in the world, who would be willing to buy $20 worth of needed goods and bring them to an animal shelter in their area, and they would do the same.
We wanted to partner with Matilda when we heard this idea. We knew we would be buying items for the Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton, NY. We checked out their page of items they would like donated and off we went to the pet store. I brought Finn with me. You see what she wanted to buy. Poor gal is always hungry. I swear we feed her!
But in actuality we bought these:
I went to the shelter on Saturday.
And made a new friend Louie. I think Louie and his other dog buddies will enjoy their new toys! And that’s our swap for Finn; thank you to Matilda’s peeps for a really great idea on the swap!
Finn & Charley Too 
Jul 31, 2013 @ 03:39:43
I’m sure the doggies at the animal shelter will love their new toys.
What a fabulous idea for a swap!
Now poor Finn needs feeding 🙂
Jul 31, 2013 @ 04:17:05
Those rope toys look GREAT!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 04:24:43
That was a wonderful swop Finn, we kept our present BOL, but we do take stuff at Christmas to the shelter..July’s mine 🙂 xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Jul 31, 2013 @ 04:44:50
I’m sure the doggies have fun with their new toys. I like this rope thingies you can use it like a medieval weapon :o)
Jul 31, 2013 @ 05:04:22
Wonderful swap Finn. Nice one. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
Jul 31, 2013 @ 05:28:31
That is an awesome idea for a swap Finn! Bet those animals really appreciated it! Xo Chloe and LadyBug
Jul 31, 2013 @ 05:39:21
What a brilliant idea!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 05:47:35
That is a great idea! Helping all the animals all together is great. 🙂
Jul 31, 2013 @ 06:00:50
What a wonderful idea!! That is so cool. I love the pictures.
Jul 31, 2013 @ 07:05:48
Such a lovely idea xx
Jul 31, 2013 @ 07:24:00
That was a great gesture and I am sure those pups enjoyed getting some toys!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 07:52:15
EVERY GIRL LOVES A SUCCESSFUL SHOPPING TRIP.
FINN DID YOU BUY YOURSELF SOME SHOES AND A PURSE TOO
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
Jul 31, 2013 @ 07:54:44
Oh they are going to love love them. That is just wonderful.
Blessings,
Goose
Jul 31, 2013 @ 08:19:53
What a nice idea! 🙂
Jul 31, 2013 @ 08:26:45
What a great swap paw hugs for toys! Love Dolly
Jul 31, 2013 @ 08:38:22
That was very nice of you!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 09:02:59
that was sweet of you and we know the doggies will love their toys
Jul 31, 2013 @ 09:29:04
We have been wanting to do that very same thing, but our mom is rather worried about going there cos there is a boy pug named louie that has been there since may and he needs a home real bad, we can’t have another pug …3 dog limit here in this town and it breaks my moms heart….thank you guys for doing that.
stella rose
Jul 31, 2013 @ 09:59:00
That’s a great idea for sure!
Benny & Lily
Jul 31, 2013 @ 10:02:12
That’s a lovely idea. I’m sure the doggies will appreciate their toys.
Jul 31, 2013 @ 10:20:20
My mommy and I love the 3m Bakery (and their excellent dog treat recipes), and sharing Christmas in July is just the very nice sort of thing Miss Jude would want to do! Finn, you selected some excellent toys for the shelter dogs. I know they will have a ton of fun playing while they wait for their forever families!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 10:52:47
It reminds me that I gotta bark at Him because it’s been too long since He donated to the local no-kill shelter.
Jul 31, 2013 @ 10:54:00
That was a pawesome idea. It is always so nice to share with others. Kudos to all of you for your kindness.
Woos – Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
Jul 31, 2013 @ 11:33:54
Wonderful idea!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 11:55:50
Such a beautiful and LOVING idea! We just know those puppers were thrilled with their prezzies.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
Jul 31, 2013 @ 12:00:20
OMD, I absolutely LOVE this idea!!! Maybe we can do something like this separate from the Christmas in July swap sometime. That way, everybody wins!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 12:45:28
That is so sweet! And I wuvwuvwuv 3M’s. Mama recently made their sardine treats! Dewishus! Wooooowoooooo, Ku
Jul 31, 2013 @ 12:56:16
Oh dat is such a WONDERFUL idea! I knows them doggies was very thankful fur their new toys.
Poor Fin has a whole in her stomach just like me…hehehehe.
I missed ya’ll terribly much!
Puddles
Jul 31, 2013 @ 13:14:19
That’s definitely a great idea. Those doggies need the treats much more!
Jul 31, 2013 @ 14:55:45
What an excellent idea!!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Jul 31, 2013 @ 16:32:57
What a great idea Finn…If you’re like Gizmo you’ve already for a full toybox so sharing with furriends at the shelter was a beautiful thing to do
Jul 31, 2013 @ 16:33:01
I bet you made some shelter doggies very happy!!!
Your pal, Pi
Jul 31, 2013 @ 16:51:20
What a wonderful and thoughtful idea! I am sure all those pups are going to be very happy and thankful.
Kelsey
Jul 31, 2013 @ 17:33:47
That was a fantastic idea! And we think you chose well.
XXXOOO Daisy,Bella & Roxy
Jul 31, 2013 @ 20:17:06
Oh, that just shows what a sweetie you are!!!! Those doggies are just gonna loves them ~ and you!! You guys are amazin’!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Jul 31, 2013 @ 20:22:02
How awesome! Great things you guys did 🙂
Aug 01, 2013 @ 10:42:39
Pressies swap? Did I miss it? Nooooo… Boo hoo.
Love,
Homer
Aug 04, 2013 @ 14:04:25
That was SUCH a pawsome idea!! Well done my Finnie-Pie and Matilda!!
Finnie…do you think you’re gonna be getting a new brother or sister soon?? I’m just sayin…you mom looked very “friendly” with Louie *BOL*
Love you my Finnickles…to the moon and back!!
Aug 14, 2013 @ 22:01:15
Hi I’m Elayne from RSPCA Lonsdale in Adelaide. When I heard about Christmas in July I loved it. The donations were so well received by other staff members in various areas and of course by our puppies waiting for their new homes. Thank you.