Did you know that some families are finding it hard to find the money to buy food for their pets? That makes me very sad. Especially when these families are also hungry themselves. People should never have to choose between feeding themselves and their cats and dogs. And that's why the girls here at the shelter decided that they were going to stop feeling sad about it...and do something to fix it.
Last summer, our shelter became the first shelter in New Brunswick to join the Kibble Pet Food Bank in conjunction with the NBSPCA. There were 3 human food banks in the province who also helped people with pet food at the time and we were so excited to be able to join them in this worthwhile cause. Now, there are 3 more shelters that have joined in too!
Because we have a wonderful feeding program with the Royal Canin company, we are able to use donations of food from the public to keep our Pet Food Bank running. We also supply blankets, collars, or bowls if necessary.
We have many programs in our shelter that are amazing. But this is truly one of the programs that makes our hearts happy. To know that we have helped someone in need not only feed their furry friend, but also help them to keep that pet in their home..it has been truly a labor of love. At this time, we are helping about 20 families every single month. And we will continue to take part in this program as long as it is needed.
So....if you have extra cat or dog food that you'd like to donate to the Kibble Pet Food Bank...drop it off to us! You will be helping a friend in need.
~Hissy.E~
Oh, what a wonderful idea! Once a month, at our church, we have White Gift Sunday (you take a non perishable food item in white grocery bags) and place it in the hamper at church.
ReplyDeleteWe always put in doggie food and/or treats for our four legged friends too!!
(((hugs)) your friends
Oskar, Schatzi & Xena