Chris Graham

2016 marks the seventh year this nonprofit 501©(3), part of the nonprofit ‘Tails To Freedom’ vision, is collecting Doggie Coats for distribution to four-legged family members needing additional warmth. The Lucky Dog shop also gives out bags and cans of pet food when the supply permits to help pet parents facing financial hardship. While Chris’ Mailbag will be featuring the Lucky Dog thrift shop in next Sunday’s column, just a reminder now to start looking through your dog’s wardrobe for any extra coats, or coats no longer needed. The Lucky Dog shop is located at 23 Elm Street in Nashua, and the phone number is 882-3647.

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Doggie Coat Drive at Lucky Dog

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following ‘paws’

That ‘pause’ for paws, a necessity during the pandemic, has thankfully resumed since dogs of all sizes, especially shorthaired varieties, are likely to be in need of a doggie coat. With winters chill in the air and expenses on the rise, some dog owners may be unable to provide that protective barrier. A very special shop in Nashua, dedicated to helping dogs in need, asks Mailbag readers to donate doggie coats in good conditions, all sizes, so wishes for warmth may be granted.

It’s a lucky dog whose owner comes to Lucky Dog

The Lucky Dog Resale Shop, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, part of the ‘Tails To Freedom’ vision, is once again collecting doggie coats to be given to family pets on a leash who visit the shop with their owner up to Christmas. “Please help local dogs by donating doggie coats in all sizes at the Lucky Dog Thrift Shop” says owner, Kat R. of Nashua. “Over the next few weeks, we are hoping donations of doggie coats (yes, they’re tax-deductible) will allow us to provide a coat to a dog in need of additional warmth. The Lucky Dog shop also gives out bags of dry dog food as well as canned dog and cat food to families in need when supplies are available so donations of these items as well as monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well.” The Lucky Dog Thrift Shop, located at 23 Elm Street in Nashua, can be reached at 882-3647 (882-DOGS); more information at: www.luckydogthriftshop.com or: www.tailstofreedom.org. Great place to shop for bargains, holiday gifts, and help pets in need.

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Nashua PAL wish list focus’ is on gift cards for teens

The Nashua Police Athletic League (PAL) Youth Safe Haven Community Center in Nashua is a special place where supervising Nashua Police Officers, PAL staff, and volunteers are dedicated to helping guide young people with life skills and opportunities to give them a better chance at a successful life. In preparation for the upcoming holiday celebration, Jen M., Development Director at the Center, writes “During this time of year, we are always looking for gift cards for teens, as they are harder to shop for. Barnes and Noble, Simon Gift Cards, Target, Walmart, etc. are always popular with teens. Also, something that we could use for them is body wash sets, colognes, and perfumes, lotions, etc. All donations would be greatly appreciated. It’s so nice of you to be thinking of us!” Contacting Mailbag readers to let them know the column is back is my pleasure. Jen asks that donations be dropped off at the Nashua PAL Center located at 52 Ash Street, Monday-Thursday, 2:00-6:00 p.m.; Friday, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Jen can be reached via email at: Jen@NashuaPAL.com or 603-594-3733 for questions /more information.

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‘Fabric for their lives’

“I have 2 bags of fabric for quilting” says Lil G. of Hudson. “Would like to give them to a cancer quilting group.” Quilting has origins in the Middle East and Europe, but settlers that came to America brought this skill with them from their homelands forming quilting bees (“bee” being another word for party or social function). The quilting bee became a popular way for women to gather to socialize as well as to create handmade quilts for household warmth and décor. Anyone associated with a group creating quilts for cancer patients should contact Lil at: snookieg20@gmail.com.

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Steinway Piano available

“I have a Steinway baby grand piano (model B7) which used to be owned and played by my husband who passed away last year” writes Betty D. “It was last tuned sometime around December last year before he passed. I’m moving my properties to California and I don’t think my husband will be happy if I sell this piano, but at the same time, I am settling for an apartment with less space, so I’m hoping to give it out to someone who is a passionate lover of the instrument. The piano is currently in storage in Missouri with the movers I employed to move my properties from my house.” Anyone interested in contacting Betty to discuss arrangements, etc. can reach her via email at: bettynald2@gmail.com. She is also kindly offering to provide pictures of the piano.

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Updates

• Master crochet instructor, Pat H. of Merrimack, has received two large bags of assorted yarn plus a partially completed crocheted quilt in need of Pat’s talented hands. Anyone wanting to donate yarn should give Pat at call at 603-620-9113.

• Sandy L. of Hudson writes “Thank you for putting my request in the Mailbag. I got a few calls and was able to get some fabric for the ladies. Hoping to get more calls in the future. We are very grateful to you and the Mailbag. Sandy works with cancer patients creating lap quilts, pot holders and placemats and always welcomes donations of fabric and batting. Sandy thanks Gail M. of Merrimack for donations. For anyone wishing to contact Sandy, her phone number is 603-377-1213.

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