Dog and cat food is being collected from Monday, Dec. 11-Sunday, Dec. 17 for the 8th annual Grateful Dogs of Juneau pet food drive. The food will be distributed to clients of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank who have pets that are in need of food.
According to a press release, the drive collected more than 1500 pounds of dog and cat food last year and hopes to surpass the amount this year.
Collection boxes for pet food will be available at many grocery stores, pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and other local businesses during normal business hours during the pet food drive. Downtown collection boxes are located at the Foodland IGA, Rainbow Foods, and Heritage Coffee at IGA. In the Lemon Creek and Switzer Creek areas, collection boxes are located at the Pet Nanny’s Place and Highland Groomers. In the Mendenhall Valley, collection boxes are available at Super Bear IGA, the Southeast Alaska Animal Medical Center, Tongass Veterinary Services, Juneau Veterinary Hospital, Curves, Canines Unlimited, Doggie Do’s Pet Sitting & Grooming, and the Heritage Café on Mall Road.
To learn more, go to www.gratefuldogsofjuneau.org.
