National Pet Food Drive Going On Now!

The holidays are a time when most people try to do something good for others.  Well, thanks to the combined efforts of a few pet pantries, it’s also a time to do something good for us pets, too!  Realizing that hard economic times are also hard on pets, they’ve partnered to initiate a national pet food drive to collect dog food and cat food for families with little resources who are struggling to care for their pets.

Pet food or people food?

When times are tough, it’s a tough choice.  But, with the efforts of the Northland Pet Pantry in Missouri, Central Florida Pantry in Orlando and Pikes Peak Pet Pantry in Colorado, that choice doesn’t have to be made.  Although they aren’t collecting other pet supplies, admittedly, food is the most basic need to be met.  So, if you live in those areas or if there is a pet pantry where you are, get your parents to donate.  If not, see if they can send a monetary donation.  Who knows, their donation might just keep a beloved pet at home instead of being taken to a shelter because the family can no longer afford to care for the pet.

Fill their bowls with love!

The National Pet Food Drive ends January 1, 2010, and they need everyone’s help to make this a December to remember.  Their goal is to raise 15,000 pounds of pet food for dogs and cats.   So, let’s raise a paw and help make sure there’s food in their bowls.  For more information or to donate pet food, call 719-217-9528 or visit the participating food banks:

Pikes Peak Pet Pantry in Colorado Springs, Colo.
719-217-9528

Northland Pet Pantry in the Kansas City/Smithville, Mo. area
816-272-8508

Central Florida Pantry in the Orlando, Fla., area
321-252-2327