From our friends at the TQPM Small Kennel Quilt Team:

"October is national Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month and some quilt industry professionals are partnering with the Petfinder Foundation to create awareness of Shelter Dogs (and Cats) that need “ furrever” homes. It is an unusual combination but one that is working beautifully to help our furry friends. 

These quilters are animal lovers and are helping shelter animals in ways that are new and unique. So join us in the October Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month and see how we are helping and how you can help. We invite you to “Piece for Shelter Pets”.”

The Quilt Pattern Magazine (TQPM) partnered with the Petfinder Foundation to form the TQPM Small Kennel Quilt Team after Hurricane Sandy. The two organizations help animal shelters affected by disasters by sending Kennel Quilts for the displaced animals. Sewing essentials are needed for Kennel Quilts, therefore Aurifil Threads, BERNINA USA, Island Batik Fabrics, Quilty Box and Benartex Fabrics have become partners.

Below, you will find the link to the Blog Hop Schedule to see what each company is doing to help. You can also read those you’ve missed. You’ll want to view the video of Petfinder's celebration and enter to win the Happy Hounds Petfinder Bundle – opportunities not to be missed!

Blog Hop Schedule:

10/5 – The Quilt Pattern Magazine/Nan Baker of Purrfect Spots

10/7 – Aurifil 

10/12 – Island Batik

10/14 – Quilty Box (Instagram)

10/19 – Benartex 

10/21 – Petfinder Foundation

There are so many shelter animals that want a home. This is a great time to check with your local shelter for your “furrever” friend or you can check out Petfinder.com. However, if you can’t adopt at this time, there are numerous other ways to help and that will be shared on all the blogs. Please join us in this effort and Remember to Adopt –don’t shop! 

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It is likely that kennel quilts will be needed to help with the recovery of Hurricane Matthew. If you join the TQPM Kennel Quilt Team, You will be notified when help is needed. Click here to join the team.