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Ginger and Eileen at a pet adoption event.

Ginger Smulson , Mascot and Public Relations Director
Operation Blankets of Love

I was about five months old, wandering a scorching desert highway in Palmdale, California. I was so tired, scared, thirsty, hungry, and confused. I didn't know how I ended up in the middle of nowhere. Thank goodness someone found me because I had no tags or microchip. I was placed in a pleasant animal rescue group run by a wonderful lady.

October 11, 2003 is a day I will never forget. I was taken to Northridge, California with fifteen other homeless pets so the rescue lady could find a forever loving home for us.

I was the only one that did not yelp, bark, or cry. I was so timid and scared. I sat quietly in a pet cage waiting to be discovered. All of a sudden I was put into the arms of a man who petted and hugged me. Gee, this was the first time I was ever petted in my life and it felt so good. Then a woman bent over and did the same thing. Well, I was one lucky dog that day. They became my Mom and Pop and I became part of their family.

My forever Mom never had a furry child before and had to go to doggie training school so we could learn the ropes together. In just over a year this is what I am proud to say we accomplished together:

	Recipient of the American Red Cross Community Service Award
	Graduate of 6 dog training classes: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Tricks, Fun and Games and Dancing with the Dogs, plus Outdoor Agility
	Certified pet therapy partner: visiting assisted living homes, veteran hospitals, nursing homes, schools and community centers
	Volunteer for Kids N Pets pet education programs to schools
	Volunteer for READ Dog (Read Education Assistance Dog) Program: One-on-one reading with the kids in schools and libraries
	Big Socialite...I just love people

Ginger and a 5-year old friend participate in the READ DOG program.

Eileen Smulson, Founder and President
Operation Blankets of Love

I never owned a pet until my husband, Brad, and I adopted Ginger. I could not picture Ginger lying frightened and sad on a cold hard cement floor, caged up in a shelter. I wanted to make sure every homeless pet had warmth and comfort by having a blanket to snuggle in while they were waiting to be adopted into a loving forever home.

Ginger is my inspiration to launch Operation Blankets of Love. She is also our Mascot and Public Relations Director. Click here to read the whole story.

Eileen and Ginger pick up blankets and pet beds from one of the many OBOL drop-off locations.

Eileen and Ginger appear on Animal Planet's "Beverly Hills Groomer" in May 2009. Ginger was the first pet to be groomed by Artist on his reality show.

OBOL is supported entirely from private donations from individuals and businesses. We depend upon the generosity of caring people like you to continue our life-saving work.


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