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You've heard about the Thanksgiving food drives and Toys for Tots.

Now there's Wishbones for Pets, an international charity drive to benefit pets in shelters and rescue groups sponsored by a professional pet sitting association. This year's drive is in full swing -- it runs until Nov. 30 -- and donations can be dropped off at several San Pedro businesses.

 

Look for a box like this:

 

 

This one's at Henry's Farmers Market in the Park Plaza shopping Center, 820 N. Western Ave., next to Peck Park. (It's inside near the store's exit, next to the ATM machine.)

Cash donations can be made at Off the Vine wine boutique, 491 W. Sixth St., Fragments, 321 W. Sixth St.; and American Furniture, 1141 S. Pacific Ave.

The sponsor of the local component of this campaign is Happy Hound Helpers pet sitting in San Pedro, with donations going to Daphneyland, a basset hound rescue group.

Donations have been sparse so far, so if you can pick up an extra item at your next stop at the pet store -- or if you have gently-used items in good condition at home that you no longer need -- put them in the car and drop them off when you visit Henry's (conveniently, there's a Petco store right next door). Or drop a cash donation off at one of the other businesses.

Donations are tax-deductible.

 

 

 

South Bay Paws dog walker Raquel Ramirez has her hands full as she walks a group of her canine clients on The Strand in Hermosa Beach this week.

 

Photo by Sean Hiller/Daily Breeze

The best summer vacations are when you can take your dog with you. Or how about the cat? Believe it or not, there are now even cruises for cats. Go figure.

But if you need a pet sitter to take care of things while you're gone, there are some good tips to consider. Like getting references and finding out if the sitter is bonded.

There's actually an association for Pet sitters that you can check out for referrals in your area.