Building Dog Beds

A big thanks to the 20+ volunteers who gave their time, tools and muscles to build new beds for the dogs at the Oahu SPCA on Saturday, October 15, 2011.  A total of 60 beds were built and/or repaired to ensure that every dog had a nice, new bed to sleep on.  Volunteers worked in pairs, one person operated the drill and the other person assisted to stretch out and hold the canvas in place.  It was truly a labor of love.  Everyone worked until the very last bed was completed.  These kuranda beds are made using a PVC frame and legs keeping them raised off the floor.  Their design is meant to bring comfort to our dogs and keeps their joints protected from the floor’s hard surface.

Once all of the beds were completed, volunteers formed a line that stretched from one building to the other.  The beds were passed from volunteer to volunteer until all of the beds were brought from the work area.  We wanted our volunteers to see first-hand how much the dogs would love and make use their beds.  Core volunteers and staff gave a new bed to each dog and volunteers enjoyed watching happy dogs settle into their new beds!  There was smiles all around from volunteers and dogs alike!

Aurora, one of the Oahu SPCA dogs, was the first to receive a new bed.  She instantly jumped up onto the bed and wagged her tail in delight!  Before we knew it, she was sound asleep proving that her new bed was serving its purpose.  Ikaika decided to take a nap “under” his new bed and Thor started tossing his bed around like it was a toy.

Special thanks to Cyn for coordinating our volunteers and to Linda for obtaining all of the materials and supplies needed to build our beds.

We are so appreciative to all of you for sharing your time and making a difference in the lives of our dogs at the Oahu SPCA.