Pet food drive helps save lives
By Becky Barclay
Published in News on November 5, 2017 3:05 AM
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Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston is having a pet food drive for local rescue groups and fosters. Nancy Connolly is shown with some of the donations.To help those who rescue these animals, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston is conducting its annual pet food drive until Nov. 15.
Some dogs and cats get a second chance at life when they are rescued by local groups. But then, until they get a forever home, they still need to eat. And most of the time, the money to buy that food comes out of the rescuers' pocket.
To help those who rescue these animals, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston is conducting its annual pet food drive.
"I also rescue animals and I saw the need from these organizations," said Nancy Connolly, real estate broker with Coldwell. "They spend money out of their own pockets when they rescue these animals. And sometimes it's more than one animal; some rescue two or three at one time. If they're a good enough soul to foster an animal, we certainly don't mind help them with some food."
Ms. Connolly is hoping the community will get involved again this year and donate to the cause.
Donations can be pet food, blankets, treats, toys, anything a dog or cat would need. They can be dropped off at the Coldwell office at 2150 Wayne Memorial Drive in the Harris Teeter complex. Or you can call Ms. Connolly at 919-222-3958 and she will pick up your donations.
She said no donation is too small.
"These organizations are in desperate need of food and supplies," Ms. Connolly said. "Nothing is too small. You don't have to go buy 50 pounds of pet food. Even if you can bring in a three pound bag, every little bit helps."
When the pet food drive ends, Ms. Connolly calls the various local pet rescues about receiving some of the donations. And they are always very grateful, she said.
"We are raising supplies for local rescue groups and fosters," she said. "They are the people on the front line, helping these animals that are dumped or the ones they pull from the shelter. The food drive helps these people who take so much money out of their own pockets to save these animals."
Ms. Connolly said the food drive has been successful in past years and hopes it will be again this year.
"Wayne County has been spectacular in years past," she said. "People who I have no idea who they are just come in and have this giving heart. This isn't about me and my company; it's about helping the rescue organizations here in Wayne County."
The drive ends Nov. 15.