October 23, 2024 – As part of its commitment to making high-quality petfood accessible to as many pet parents as possible, Pets Global Inc is continuing its work with dozens of rescue organisations, small businesses and animal advocates throughout North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Georgia and Florida to deliver over 120,000lbs of its premium petfood directly to local regions affected by the recent hurricanes.
Through its partnerships and coordinated efforts with distributor Southeast Pet, retail pet store Pet Source, college students and community leaders at Emory & Henry University and animal welfare organisations such as the Smyth County Animal Shelter, Animal Shelter of Sullivan County and Blue Ridge Humane, the independently-owned pet nutrition company is helping to ensure that pet parents everywhere can provide for their beloved animals, even in the face of disaster.
“Our community has opened their hearts, wallets and working hands to help us,” said Ericka Gamble of the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County, Tennessee (ASOSC). “This area was not prepared for the disaster that hit us. Many people lost everything, but this hurricane affected us all. For some people, their pet is all they have left.”
The sixty tonnes of petfood donated by Pets Global included both dog and cat food, in kibble and cans, as well as treats from its limited-ingredient Zignature, Fussie Cat, Inception and Essence brands. On-ground transportation and distribution was coordinated with more than 30 individuals across the seven states from the company’s headquarters in Southern California.
“I am grateful that we at Pets Global are able to not only assist efforts in Western North Carolina, but also the harder to reach rural towns in the Tri-Cities,” said Ellie Mosser, Community Relations Specialist at Pets Global and Emory & Henry alum. “We pride ourselves in supporting independent retailers, and assisting in local grassroots efforts is a natural extension of that commitment.”
Pet parents impacted by the recent hurricanes are encouraged to contact their local animal welfare and rescue organisations to learn more about relief efforts, pet pantries and events.
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