Who We Are...
Comfort for Critters is a social entrepreneurship that donates handmade pet blankets to shelters across the US and sells e-books to help you make your own pet blanket! We're "in business" to help homeless pets!
All net proceeds from book sales go to ship our free handmade blankets to 400+ animal shelters in every US state! These blankets are made by our amazing volunteers, and you're welcome to join the team!
While homeless pets await adoption, the blankets provide a comfortable bed year-round. When they are adopted, their blanket goes with them, providing something familiar as they adjust to their "forever family."
Together we're making a difference to animal shelters & pets!
163,556
That's how many FREE handmade blankets have been donated by CFC to animal shelters as of
March 19, 2023
Have questions? Check out our new FAQ page!
A gift of any amount directly funds the blanket donations we make to animal shelters & you'll receive our "Comforting the Critters" e-book!
(Please note: We do not have 501(c)3 tax status for our free blanket program for shelters.)
books to help you make blankets ... and help us ship our free blankets!
Support our mission with the purchase of our pattern books: Crochet for Critters & Crochet for Your Comfort. Each book has 30 crochet patterns that are perfect for pet blankets. They also tell the story of CFC and why crafting helps the crafter along with the pet! Every purchase keeps us going and keeps us shipping our free blankets!
4 ways to help homeless pets today . . .
Help us ship our free blankets
Linda, CFC's founder, is the author of two books on CFC's history, the animal sheltering industry, and how crafting can comfort the crafter (in addition to the pet!).
Both books also include 30 fun & easy crochet patterns to make pet blankets for shelters or your own pet!
Sales keep CFC in business, with net proceeds going to ship the free blankets our volunteers make for animal shelters across the US.
Make a Blanket!
If you know how to knit, crochet, sew, or just use scissors - why not start on a critter blanket today?
We have step by step directions and even free patterns!
They're fast to make and lots of fun! Once you have a few done, you can send them directly to a a participating shelter in your state (please let me know when you do), or contact us and we'll help you find a shelter right near you.
This is also the perfect project for any group. It's a great way to have fun and do good at the same time!
Donate Yarn or Fleece
If you have extra yarn or fleece, we can put it to good use! Both full skeins and partial-skeins are used. Any amount, any color, 4-ply washable yarn or fleece pieces of 12" or larger will be gratefully accepted.
Click here for the address to drop off or ship materials!
We provide 1,500-2,000 blankets per month to 400+ animal shelters across the US, completely free of charge. We also provide free materials to local volunteers near our headquarters in Illinois. So we never have enough yarn and fleece, and we never waste a bit!
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