Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)

is a one-of-a-kind animal welfare and emergency relief non-profit organization that works to help to save the lives of homeless animals in California, across the U.S., and internationally. Since 2008, OBOL has been providing pet food, and critical pet items to animal rescues, shelters. farm and wildlife sanctuaries, pets of the homeless, plus, struggling families, veterans, and shut-ins with pets.

 

What sets OBOL apart from other animal welfare organizations?

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We "rescue the rescuers" by donating critical pet supplies

like food, treats, blankets, towels, beds, crates, leashes, collars, toys, and medical supplies

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We also help pets of the homeless and struggling pet owners

including veterans, seniors, the disabled, and low-income families

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OBOL is on-call for emergency relief

for natural disasters like earthquakes, fires, and the pandemic

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We teach humane education to children in grades K-12 to be kind to all animals

OBOL's Humane Education Learning Program (HELP) is one of the only humane education programs in California.

Did You Know?

Every month OBOL donates to over 50 animal rescue groups!

Help us to support these rescue groups today!

Host A Collection Drive

"I have an annual donation for shelter animals that runs between thanksgiving to New Years."

-Volunteer Jackie

Please call Eileen at 818-402-6586 to start your collection drive today

Shelter and Rescue Support

We provide free food and supplies, to homeless pets in shelters and rescues each month. We also provide relief during natural disasters.

Pets Of The Homeless

We help the homeless, low-income, elderly and veterans by donating food, treats, pet beds, and more for their pets and service animals.

Helping Veterans With Pets

OBOL supplies the VA critical pet food and supplies for veterans, including homeless and low-income veterans.

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Humane Education Outreach

Bring OBOL'S Humane Education Learning Program (HELP) to your school, grades Pre-K through HS.

Disaster Relief

We are an official provider to the Red Cross, helping displaced animals during crises.

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Pet Safety Tips

Learn some tips for keeping your pet safe and secure!

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January 2023 we are starting our 16th year. OBOL has helped organizations and individuals including:

animal rescue groups
foster caretakers
animal shelters
students receiving humane education
Homeless People, Veterans, & Seniors with pets
agencies that serve homeless people with pets

The demand has tripled for food and other life-saving pet supplies. 

The Need Never Stops and Neither Do We!

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Recent News

A Warm Welcome to our Holiday Ambassador Bentley!

Dec 16, 2022
Thank you to dog mom Hannah for sharing Bentley's rescue story. We're thrilled to have him as our newest OBOL Animal Ambassador! I adopted Bentley in February of 2013. I had ...
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Welcome Bandit, OBOL’s Newest Animal Ambassador!

Oct 3, 2022
Thank you to dog mom Piper for sharing Bandit's rescue story. We're thrilled to have him as our newest OBOL Animal Ambassador! We adopted Bandit from an Indian reservation in Oregon. ...
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Catch Eileen & Molly on Spectrum News 1!

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Donating Supplies to The Big Heart Ranch and Farm Sanctuary in Malibu

Sep 8, 2022
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Donating supplies to the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center

Sep 1, 2022
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Helping the Homeless Animals in Baja Mexico!

Aug 29, 2022
OBOL donated supplies to one of our partners in an effort to assist the homeless animals in the Baja region of Mexico. In this heat, it is so important to ...
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Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL)
16911 San Fernando Mission PMB #187
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 402-6586

The Need Never Stops... Neither Do We

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OBOL received the highest level in 2022 in Candid. It is an information service specializing in reporting on U.S. nonprofit companies. It is the product of the February 2019 merger of GuideStar with Foundation Center.

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