RIVERSIDE, California – So that pets of low-income people can have a nice Thanksgiving meal, volunteers from the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center will distribute packages of cat and dog food to pet owners attending the Salvation Army Riverside Corps’ annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday.
This is the first year the adoption center will distribute pet food, which was an idea of Riverside City Councilman Mike Gardner.
Adoption center volunteer Lisa James says the pet food will be distributed from a booth in front of the building.
In addition to pet food, the volunteers will hand out information on the center’s Lifeline Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program and weekly low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics.
The Chuck Waggin’ Pet Meals program provides free food, accessories and toys for cats and dogs of homebound elderly and disabled and low-income people in the Riverside area.
All of the food and supplies distributed through the program is donated to the center by individuals, stores, distributors and manufacturers.
It accepts any brand and size of canned and dry cat and dog food, as well as treats and pet supplies. Bags and cans must be unopened, in good condition and have not expired. The program is especially in need of canned cat and dog food.
For more information on donating to Chuck Waggin’ Pet Meals or for an organization’s clients to be considered to receive pet food, call Leslie Holzrichter at 951-688-4340 x315.
What a great idea… thanks for posting about it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Glad they are doing this. Such a great idea and kind act!