89-Year-Old Woman Has Knitted 450 Blankets For Shelter Dogs, And It’s Adorable
There are thousands of dogs in shelters who are waiting to be adopted. And while they patiently wait for a forever home they absolutely deserve, pups rely on shelter employees and volunteers to look after them and keep them company. It’s the most rewarding work a dog lover can do, and they certainly do their best at providing love and care for these animals.
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However, one particular lady stood out from the crowd of kind-hearted helpers. The 89-year-old Maisie Green from the UK has knitted over 450 blankets to help dogs at the shelter stay warm during the cold nights they spend in kennels.
A couple of years ago, a dog shelter in England called Dogs Trust started an initiative asking people to knit dog coats.
“Nifty with needles or handy with a crochet hook? We’re calling all crafty types to contribute home-made dog coats for our Hope Project Christmas hampers,” the shelter wrote on their Facebook page.
This initiative has been helping homeless dog owners to keep their four-legged buddies warm during the cold of the winter.
The idea of helping animals by knitting was very appealing to Green, after all, she loves knitting and she’s very good at it so why not share this amazing skill with those in need?
“I love knitting and I love dogs, so this combines both wonderfully! It takes me three days to knit a blanket and one day to knit a doggy coat. It keeps me busy and often, I like to knit whilst watching television. I’m delighted to be helping the four-legged residents at the center in some way,” the 89-year-old-lady said.
Apparently, Green has been doing the good deed for 3 years now. She donates blankets and coats three times a year and each time with the help of her family, she brings in more than a dozen handmade goods for the pups.
“Maisie regularly brings along her knitted donations and we are so grateful for her support. With the chill of the winter months really starting to creep up on us, I know our dogs are very pleased to put the items to good use – and love feeling extra cosy!” said the Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Basildon.
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What a lovely woman! This makes me want to learn how to knit properly , so I can make little doggie jumpers and blankets, and even kitty jumpers and blankets, or little scarves! Unfortunately, I'm pretty much inept at both sewing and knitting..
Same here, this is just the motivation I need to really get good at crocheting! Good luck!
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I crochet hundreds of scarves and hats and donate them to charities for the homeless, but I love the idea of also doing blankets for shelter animals. Time to find one near me!
You have made a lot of people a little happier. Well done!
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Wonderful! This is an antidote to the bad news that seems pervasive. Thank you, Maisie!
Knitted/crochet blankets are great for shelter cats, too! Cats usually have a more difficult time adjusting to a new home. If they have their own blanket that they can take to their new home from the shelter, it will help them transition better!
The price for dog sweaters is actual robbery, therefore, we couldn't buy some sweaters and drop them off at the shelters, in cold climates dogs with little fur should have something to wear,and the dogs in kennels would love to be warm !!!
Very nice, positive lady. Our four-legged friends will be delighted. Bravo! :) <3
This lady is a national treasure! With all the depressing news stories in the papers, what a treat to see someone do a fantastic service for the poor animals.
Hi Sweetheart - to knit or not to knit - what a stupid question I do this too - you look such a dear person I have not been doing this for long - and being only eighty three I hope to catch up with you I am proud to have this hobby we can work together Sister !
Love it, I always collect blankets for the pound, never thought of knitting them.
Whar a sweet lady! I’m certain that the doggies are so grateful for her kindness.
This is such a kind and loving thing for this nice lady to do. The dogs must love to get one. Thank you for doing this for the shelter doggies.
My mother crochets and I asked her to make me a couple blankets for my cats. She scoffed because she's a dog person, but she made them for me. Now I troll her by sending her pics of the cats in the blankets all the time. Sammy-Lucy...c54459.jpg 
Bonus: She complained to one of her friends about making the blankets for cats. I guess she didn't realize her friend had a cat and she asked her to make her a blanket for them, too. The friend also sends her pics of her cat with the blanket, lol.
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Denne søde dame ,er en af Heltene..Tusinde tak for din hjælp..
I actually put away my crochet hooks (I wasn't any good) because I figured that no one needs anything like that anymore!
I wasn't any good for a while either, but if you enjoyed it, dig out those hooks and have at it. I'm not amazing, but I can trundle along and it's a pleasure.
Load More Replies... What a lovely woman! This makes me want to learn how to knit properly , so I can make little doggie jumpers and blankets, and even kitty jumpers and blankets, or little scarves! Unfortunately, I'm pretty much inept at both sewing and knitting..
Same here, this is just the motivation I need to really get good at crocheting! Good luck!
Load More Replies... I crochet hundreds of scarves and hats and donate them to charities for the homeless, but I love the idea of also doing blankets for shelter animals. Time to find one near me!
You have made a lot of people a little happier. Well done!
Load More Replies... Wonderful! This is an antidote to the bad news that seems pervasive. Thank you, Maisie!
Knitted/crochet blankets are great for shelter cats, too! Cats usually have a more difficult time adjusting to a new home. If they have their own blanket that they can take to their new home from the shelter, it will help them transition better!
The price for dog sweaters is actual robbery, therefore, we couldn't buy some sweaters and drop them off at the shelters, in cold climates dogs with little fur should have something to wear,and the dogs in kennels would love to be warm !!!
Very nice, positive lady. Our four-legged friends will be delighted. Bravo! :) <3
This lady is a national treasure! With all the depressing news stories in the papers, what a treat to see someone do a fantastic service for the poor animals.
Hi Sweetheart - to knit or not to knit - what a stupid question I do this too - you look such a dear person I have not been doing this for long - and being only eighty three I hope to catch up with you I am proud to have this hobby we can work together Sister !
Love it, I always collect blankets for the pound, never thought of knitting them.
Whar a sweet lady! I’m certain that the doggies are so grateful for her kindness.
This is such a kind and loving thing for this nice lady to do. The dogs must love to get one. Thank you for doing this for the shelter doggies.
My mother crochets and I asked her to make me a couple blankets for my cats. She scoffed because she's a dog person, but she made them for me. Now I troll her by sending her pics of the cats in the blankets all the time. Sammy-Lucy...c54459.jpg
Bonus: She complained to one of her friends about making the blankets for cats. I guess she didn't realize her friend had a cat and she asked her to make her a blanket for them, too. The friend also sends her pics of her cat with the blanket, lol.
Load More Replies... Denne søde dame ,er en af Heltene..Tusinde tak for din hjælp..
I actually put away my crochet hooks (I wasn't any good) because I figured that no one needs anything like that anymore!
I wasn't any good for a while either, but if you enjoyed it, dig out those hooks and have at it. I'm not amazing, but I can trundle along and it's a pleasure.
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