It helps with the throes of dialysis to have a cause, a purpose, something outside you that brings comfort and pleasure. While it can take many forms, for me it is going the extra mile for dogs, in particular Canine Companions and a new local one, Friends for Animals.
Recently, there was a call out for dog food for Friends for Animals, a local no-kill adoption shelter run by volunteers. We took two 44-lb bags of dog food to the shelter to help cover December’s requirements. Later on, I went to the shelter and discussed with their personnel the overall requirements for dog food, and volunteered to provide all their needs for 2026. They use an average of 50 lbs per week, or 2600 lbs per year, which is 216.67 lbs per month. They like deliveries from Chewy, so we’re looking at 4.92 44 lb bags or 7.22 30 lb bags per month.
They would like a mixture that includes some puppy food, so this has to be incorporated. I’m going to call Chewy soon to set up automatic delivery of a mix of puppy and adult dog food for the entire year of 2026, so the adoption shelter can focus on other needs.
Do I feel good about this? You betcha, Red Ryder.
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