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Can this be donated and if so, to whom?

SahmIam — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:01:32 GMT

I have 3 boxes that hold in each, 4 packages with 10 extra-large super absorbent pads in each package; the kind you place under someone who has issues with urine leakage or leakage of any type when bed ridden. Not opened; I ordered them for my son but we went with something else for him.

I paid out of pocket via the pharmacy and hate to have to toss them. Any ideas? TIA!!

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:02:11 GMT

Good Will will take them. I see boxes of adult diapers there all the time for sale.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:04:14 GMT

Donate to a nursing facility?

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jaxs mom — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:05:13 GMT

You should be able to donate them if they are still unopened. You could always call your usual donation choice and ask.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:05:21 GMT

Goodwill

Nursing Home or

Pet shelter

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jaxs mom — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:05:55 GMT

You could also put them up on freecycle or craigslist as free for the taking.

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straykatz — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:08:05 GMT

Local shelter or Goodwill

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AKgirl2 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:23:08 GMT

Pet shelter

Nursing home

Goodwill

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SahmIam — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:24:03 GMT

I wasn't sure about Goodwill; good to hear!

Thank you all! As usual, members of the forum have come through!!! : )

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Mistreatedbycs — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:25:04 GMT

@SahmIam

Are they old? Can't you return them where you bought them?

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forest4thetrees — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:43:10 GMT

What about seeking out a senior day care respite shelter in your area. These people do a great service ....giving the family caregiver some much needed mental break time.

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truffle — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:47:03 GMT

I would save them. What if you water heater leaks or your dishwasher both happened to us and we didn't have enough towels. Also, they're good for pets.

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Shaunac — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:56:39 GMT

Please donate them to an animal shelter. These places are so often forgotten.

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NAES1 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:31:48 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
I have 3 boxes that hold in each, 4 packages with 10 extra-large super absorbent pads in each package; the kind you place under someone who has issues with urine leakage or leakage of any type when bed ridden. Not opened; I ordered them for my son but we went with something else for him.

I paid out of pocket via the pharmacy and hate to have to toss them. Any ideas? TIA!!

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@Hello @SahmIam.....

I have/HAD approx.( $500.00 ) (worth) of >> / 50-100/per package..when our newly adopted 10 year old kitty cat was discovered to be very ill, so we used those for her sleep bedding.

She was SURRENDERED on her 10th birthday with many health issues, {{UNKNOWN TO US}} costing just under $2,000.00 to keep her alive/ PAIN FREE- until we finally had a diagnosis of squamous cell (oral) carinoma/cancer::

"The reason she was tossed over to the SPCA at around stage 1"!

So Much Money Would have To be Needed. Now, that just plain down right mean. An inside lovable 10 year old companion fom birth, from what we learned. She never knew or was ever outside.

>>The original owner knew, but with a SPCA, she was just another #. No intense dental or throat VET care. She lived for a few weeks.

There are several Quality Pet Shelters that would LOVE to receive these for potty training or for pets having seeping wounds, or from post surgeries.

NEVER!!!!!! ~throw anything, as useful as what you have spoken about, especially to be given TO " Good Will " OR to those places that -HAVE- pick up services; only to re-sale for profit.

FYI: Look up the salaries that the people in charge

`` IN CHARGE`` make, as a salary. !.!.!

Salvation Army, 'or any pet shelter' IS my choice

[ of the non-greedy].

I Do donate, though...to Viet Nam / clothing and small items that are in great need. They ( Viet Nam pick up services) use tokens for purchases; it goes back in the programs for only those whom may be with desperate cause.

ps: you will be amazed of the $$$ amount *____ 'OF' salaries from MOST so called *____charity organizations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAES

Thank you for reading.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:34:19 GMT

I would check with an animal shelter, I'm sure they would want them.

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esmeesmerelda — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:58:19 GMT

@Shaunac wrote:
Please donate them to an animal shelter. These places are so often forgotten.

This!

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YorkieonmyPillow — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:10:37 GMT

I've seen these in local thrift stores.

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PurpleBunny — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:16:08 GMT

Even an animal shelter might take them for puppies or elder animals.

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AnikaBrodie — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:20:46 GMT

@SahmIam I'm sure you have nursing homes or assisted living facilities near you. You might consider donating items to them.

Pet shelters may also use them for their pets, either for training and/or untrained animals.

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Silver Lining — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:42:45 GMT

Please donate them to an animal shelter. I had two boxes of them from when I was taking care of my mother. I don't know if a nursing home would accept the pads. They bill the self-pay residents themselves for their supplies and bill Medicaid for indigent residents' supplies. A church with an outreach program might like to take the pads to give to or for an elderly, sick or disabled person. I would take the pads to an animal shelter since they are underfunded and rely on donations. It's good of you to want to help others.