An Australian charity called Beddown decided to take matters into their own hands by building shelters in vacant places at night. They paired up with Secure Parking, one of the largest car park operators, to launch a two-week trial in which they set up beds for those in need.

Norman McGillivray, the company’s founder thought of the idea after he was walking through an empty parking lot at night. In addition to providing homeless people with a safe place to sleep at night, they also have doctors, nurses, dentists, and hairdressers available.

On the company’s Instagram page they wrote, “We will look to get as close as we can to a proper comfortable bed to provide the homeless with a great night’s sleep is our ultimate goal. Sleep deprivation is a massive issue for our homeless, so being in a place that offers shelter and is safe, secure and comfortable we believe will have a big impact on those who use Beddown.” 

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Wahl Pets and GreaterGood.org are behind this project. This year, 2,400 bottles of pet shampoo were donated to shelters to help wash and groom dogs for adoption. Shelters then posted hundreds of makeover photos for the contest.

Why do all this?

“Without proper grooming, shelter dogs are often perceived to be ‘damaged goods’ and overlooked by adoptive families. However, by providing shelters with much-needed grooming supplies, we can help in their efforts to transform these dogs into the healthy, fun loving pets they really are,” Shay Moeller, pet product manager for Wahl, said in a statement.

Meet 12-year-old Sissy who won this year’s competition. She was adopted in the meantime.

Second place went to Wookie, who not only looks better but has learned all the necessary skills to live with a family and other dogs.

In the third place was Stubin, an adorable Cocker Spaniel.

As Rick Chaboudy, executive director at Suncoast Animal League, said in a press release, “Dogs left ‘as is’ most likely won’t get adopted. This is why grooming is immensely important. The dog not only looks better, but feels better, which makes it even more adoptable.”

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An Australian charity called Beddown decided to take matters into their own hands by building shelters in vacant places at night. They paired up with Secure Parking, one of the largest car park operators, to launch a two-week trial in which they set up beds for those in need.

Norman McGillivray, the company’s founder thought of the idea after he was walking through an empty parking lot at night. In addition to providing homeless people with a safe place to sleep at night, they also have doctors, nurses, dentists, and hairdressers available.

On the company’s Instagram page they wrote, “We will look to get as close as we can to a proper comfortable bed to provide the homeless with a great night’s sleep is our ultimate goal. Sleep deprivation is a massive issue for our homeless, so being in a place that offers shelter and is safe, secure and comfortable we believe will have a big impact on those who use Beddown.” 

The post This Company Transforms Parking Lots to Homeless Shelters appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Wahl Pets and GreaterGood.org are behind this project. This year, 2,400 bottles of pet shampoo were donated to shelters to help wash and groom dogs for adoption. Shelters then posted hundreds of makeover photos for the contest.

Why do all this?

“Without proper grooming, shelter dogs are often perceived to be ‘damaged goods’ and overlooked by adoptive families. However, by providing shelters with much-needed grooming supplies, we can help in their efforts to transform these dogs into the healthy, fun loving pets they really are,” Shay Moeller, pet product manager for Wahl, said in a statement.

Meet 12-year-old Sissy who won this year’s competition. She was adopted in the meantime.

Second place went to Wookie, who not only looks better but has learned all the necessary skills to live with a family and other dogs.

In the third place was Stubin, an adorable Cocker Spaniel.

As Rick Chaboudy, executive director at Suncoast Animal League, said in a press release, “Dogs left ‘as is’ most likely won’t get adopted. This is why grooming is immensely important. The dog not only looks better, but feels better, which makes it even more adoptable.”

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