QUINCY, ILL. -- The number of folks seeking food donations from local food pantries is on the rise these days with high unemployment and tough economic times.
And the pets in those families suffer along with them. That's why the Paw pals organization hopes you'll pitch in to help feed needy pets in Adams County.
Paw Pals is kicking off a pet food drive to collect dry dog and cat food as well as pet treats.
President Jane Holt says in this economy, it's become more difficult for pet owners to feed their four legged companions.
That along with the extremely cold weather conditions means the need for pet food is huge right now.
More than 50 people come to the organization during each biweekly distribution seeking help.
And with those huge numbers, the pet food pantry here is running dangerously low.
Jane Holt, President of Paw pals said, "There are new people coming in asking for help when have been layed off or had their hours cut who don't have money to buy food for their pet. They say, "I would feed them table scraps but I have no table scraps to feed them."
There will be a drive-thru pet food drive next Wednesday, December 15 at the Y101 parking low near 24th and Broadway from three to five in the evening.
You can also donate at several drop off locations including:
Pet Supply Plus 4824 Broadway
Pampered Pets Grooming 4830 Broadway
Klingele Veterinary Clinic 4601 Broadway
Farm & Home Supply 4625 Broadway
Petco 405 N 32nd
Paw Pals Pet Food Pantry 131 N. 6th (opened Mon & Thurs 3:30-5:30 pm)
Straw and dog houses are desperately needed for outdoor dogs.
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The following is a news release from Paw Pals, --.
Paw Pals is a non profit organization in need of the community’s two-legged friend’s help, in order for us to continue helping the less fortunate four-legged friends.
Paw Pals is asking for the help of the community to come together and help us with our 2nd annual Pet Food Drive! We are always in need of donated dry cat & dog food, we receive donated food from various donors through out the year, but right now our pantry is running near dry.
Animals burn calories at a much higher rate in colder weather, especially those that live outside. In the winter months the need is higher for good high protein food to keep these animals fed. Our supplies go down twice as fast.
We are thankful for any and all help; we would not be able to help the less fortunate without the generosity of our community!
Last year, we were so surprised at the amount of food the community donated! It helped us feed hundreds of animals for months. We are praying we will have the same response this year. In just 3 months we helped put food in bowls for 1773 dogs and 1372 cats.
The numbers seem unbelievable, but the need is higher than most can imagine. Many of these people are the elderly that live for their animal’s company and just can’t make it through the month financially putting food both on their table and in their animal’s bowls.
Paw Pals tries hard to also help educate, help with veterinary medical bills, spaying and neutering and helping people with housing for their pets.
The need for used dog houses and straw is also great. A few houses have been donated but we still need more. So if anyone has an unused dog house sitting in their back yards please contact Paw Pals, we will be glad to pick it up.
You may reach us by calling 228-7441. Please leave a message and we will return the call quickly. You may also email us at: pawpals@adams.net or contact us on our facebook page.
Drop off points for the Pet Food Drive are:
Pet Supply Plus 4824 Broadway
Pampered Pets Grooming 4830 Broadway
Klingele Veterinary Clinic 4601 Broadway
Farm & Home Supply 4625 Broadway
Petco 405 N 32nd
Paw Pals Pet Food Pantry 131 N. 6th (opened Mon & Thurs 3:30-5:30 pm)
In addition to the drop off points this year we are also having a “PET FOOD DRIVE THRU DROP OFF” Event to be held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Y101 parking lot located at 408 North 24th. Just drive thru and hand Jeff Dorsey “The Big Dog” your donation, bags of dry pet food or money, we are not picky!!! We are very excited about this event and looking forward to a great turn out!
Thank you so much for helping get the word out about our need! If you would like to interview Jane Holt you can reach her at 217-257-9326.
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