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Not all animals are as fortunate as us.
They need homes, shelter, food, blankets, toys and funds for medical care.
In 2008, our older sister Lucy founded Lucy’s Cause for the Paws. Since its inception, the foundation has collected hundreds of items that have been donated to various entities such as food banks, rescue shelters, humane societies and dog pounds. The generosity of so many individuals has been overwhelming. Lucy passed away from a sudden illness at the age of 5 years old in April 2009. Her foundation helped so many needy animals. As her successors, we plan to carry on in Lucy’s memory.
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How Our Foundation Works
The participants listed below either collect various items for their own cause, or are a drop station for TonSha to pick up collectibles and use our discretion for distribution. Every little bit can make all the difference in an animal finding a home, being kept warm, having food, and surviving.
Thanking you in advance for your time and attention to Lucy’s Cause for the Paws.
Best regards,
Desi and LucyII Grodzicki

P.S. If you would like to be involved as a participant, volunteer, or drop off location, please call our mom, Sharon, at 860-291-9977.

Items Needed:
  • Towels and blankets
  • Pet toys
  • Science Diet Pet Food
  • Pet carriers and crates
  • Litter boxes
  • Food and water bowls
  • Collars and leashes
  • Treats, chew sticks, food
  • Baby Diapers – sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Gift Certificates at pet stores, Sam’s Club, BJs, Costco
  • Any other pet item you may have including unused medications & treatments.
  • Financial Donations and Sponsorships are available with select beneficiaries.
Participating Companies:
TonSha Marketing & Printing
81 Commerce Way, South Windsor, CT
860-291-9977
Causes: South Windsor Food & Fuel Bank
Camp Bow Wow
Paw It Forward Food Bank
Out to Pasture Rescue Shelter

Camp Bow Wow
1145 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, CT
860-372-4787
Causes: Paw It Forward Food Bank
Starter Supplies for their Adopt-A-Pet Rescues

South Windsor Chamber of Commerce
27 Morgan Farms Drive, South Windsor, CT
860-644-3442
Cause: Pet Food to donate to the South Windsor Food & Fuel Bank

VCA Valley Animal Hospital
39 Patria Road, South Windsor, CT
860-528-2178 Cause: Pet Food to donate to the South Windsor Food & Fuel Bank

Highland Park Market
800 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT
860-644-3000
Cause: Drop Location for South Windsor Participating Companies

Julie’s Barks & Bubbles
1678 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT
860-648-4050
Cause: Drop Location for area shelters and food banks

Pets on Wheels of Connecticut
Elaine Papanic: 860-305-7153
info@petsonwheelsct.org
Cause: Placement service for rescue pets. Starter kit supplies and financial donations and sponsorships available.
 		South Windsor Veterinary Clinic, LLC
69 Oakland Road, South Windsor, CT
860-528-2178
Cause: Starter Supplies for their Adopt-A-Pet Rescues, Connecticut Humane Society, Daisy Fund: in-house financial donations to off-set life threatening surgery/medical care for pet owners with lack of funds.

Brady’s Place Doggy Daycare, LLC
361 Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor, CT
860-436-2847
Cause: Hartford Dog Pound

Leaps & Bones, LLC
201 Evergreen Way, Suite 269, South Windsor, CT
860-648-9708
Cause: Drop Location for area shelters and food banks

Pupperdooes & Kitties Too!, LLC
869 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT
860-436-6377
Cause: Drop Location for area shelters and food banks

Sweet Pea Natural Pet Foods
869 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT
860-648-2005
Cause: Out to Pasture Rescue Shelter

Custom Impressions
299 Boston Post Turnpike, Bolton, CT
860-643-0339
Cause: Drop Location for area shelters and food banks

Batik Salon
1004 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT
860-648-2424
Cause: Drop Location for area shelters and food banks