Pets at Home in Oldham is releasing a brand-new neighborhood food contribution indicate help support family pets and owners as the cost of living continues to challenge families.
The collection point has actually been set up in Oldham for those who want to contribute family pet food to pet owners in requirement as part of a UK-wide rollout by the family pet care expert throughout all 450 plus shops.
In collaboration with nationwide family pet charity Blue Cross, Pets at Home is looking for contributions of dog, cat, puppy, and kitten food, in addition to food for little animals consisting of bunnies, guinea pigs and hamsters.
Donations will then be gathered and dispersed by Blue Cross to regional food banks.
Pets at Home has actually promised to double all client contributions to the food bank contribution points, consisting of the freshly set up one in Oldham, in between Friday 9th and Sunday 11th June.
It is likewise supporting the plan throughout the year by supplying Blue Cross with a regular monthly supply of coupons to enable them to supplement client contributions based upon the private requirements of regional food banks.
Lyssa McGowan, president at Pets at Home, said: “Blue Cross and Pets at Home believe no-one should have to face the difficulty of struggling to feed their beloved pets, and we know that our customers are keen to help out wherever they can. This is why we have joined force to install pet food donation points across all Pets at Home stores, working together to make sure no pet goes hungry.”
Bernadette Kelly, Pets at Home Oldham store supervisor, said: “We’re excited to launch the customer donation points in our store. I’m looking forward to raising awareness of the local causes we’ll be supporting, and we’re grateful for our customers giving whatever they can.”
Chris Burghes, president at Blue Cross, said: “Pets are part of the family and we’re really proud to have partnered with Pets at Home on this scheme to have a positive impact on the local community in Oldham.”
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