Items collected include over 500 lbs of dry dog food, 200 lbs of cat litter, over 250 dog toys, over 50 boxes of treats, more than 100 cans of dog and cat food and dozens and dozens of collars, leashes, grooming products, beds, towels, blankets and more.
With pet populations at local shelters at an all time high, and funding falling, it is harder and harder for shelters to meet the needs of all the pets that need new homes. That is where we (and you) help out. Each year, our donations are gladly received and used to help homeless animals have a more comfortable life.
I received a letter from a small municipal shelter after last year's campaign thanking me for providing over 150 lbs of dry dog food in November. The shelter manager said that they had run out of funding in September and wouldn't get any additional money from the city until January. The shelter staff had been buying food to feed the dogs from their own pockets! Needless to say, they were also very grateful for the treats, toys, bedding, collars and leashes that we provided, as well, as they were having enough trouble just feeding the animals, let alone having any left over for 'extras'!
We have disbursed about 40 % of the donated items and plan to distribute the rest in the coming weeks. Thanks again to all who so generously contributed, helping make life a little brighter at the holiday season for homeless animals and their dedicated care givers working at local shelters and with animal rescue groups.
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