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Omaha's Four Legged Food Drive Strives to Collect Four Thousand Pounds!
June 18, 2009, 9:44PM MT
By Jackie Roach
Tough economic times are hard on families, but this summer in Omaha, pet lovers are extending a helping hand for their neighbors in need.
Tough economic times are hard on families, but this summer in Omaha, pet lovers are extending a helping hand for their neighbors in need.
Omaha, like many cities and towns, has a homeless pet problem. The number of pets being surrendered and abandoned has increased in the past year – sadly these beloved pets often find themselves in a shelter – confused, alone and sad. Some people receiving assistance will choose to feed their pets while they go hungry.
The goals for the Four Legged Food Drive:
1. To support the Omaha Food Pantry work with current needs for pet food in Omaha
2. To help people keep the promise to give their pets a loving, forever home.
3. To increase awareness about homeless animals.
Omaha, along with 13 other cities will team up with Best Friends campaign No More Homeless Pets to collect pet food for families in need.
From July 6th through Labor Day, donations will be accepted at multiple drop locations throughout Omaha. All donations need to be in unopened manufacturer’s packaging - please make sure they haven't expired!
Check back to the Nebraska Community for more information regarding Omaha’s Four Legged Food Drive!
Please stop by and make a donation at one of these convenient locations:
Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals - all three locations
15230 W. Maple Road
Omaha, NE 68116
402-445-4400
12031 Blondo
Omaha, NE 68164
402-493-9650
8911 Grant Street
Omaha, NE 68134
402-397-4344
http://www.GentleDoctorAnimalHospitals.com
Nature Dog
3647 North 129th St
(Eagle Run Square)
Omaha, NE 68164
402-697-7156
http://www.NatureDogOmaha.com
BonaFide Dog Academy
14840 Grover Street
(one block south of Industrial Rd.)
Omaha, NE 68144
402-250-9452
http://www.bonafidedogacademy.com
Dogtopia
13239 Portal Drive
(off S. 132nd Street just south of Giles Rd.)
LaVista, NE 68138
402-502-4797
http://www.dogdaycare.com/omaha
A Hill of Beans Coffee Roasters
14512 W. Center Road
(Harvey Oaks Plaza)
Omaha, NE 68144
402-333-6048
http://www.aHillofBeans.com
Studio…Gallery
4965 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68132
First Home Forever Home
The Best Friends First Home Forever Home campaign focuses on all aspects of helping people make and honor a lifetime commitment to their pets. Millions of companion animals die every year in crowded shelters because their families decided to let them go for some reason. Through education, intervention and action, First Home Forever Home provides guidance and resources to help people care for their pets and keep them as loved members of their families.
Help is Needed
• If you live in the Omaha metro area and would like to volunteer please contact Volunteer Project Leader, Jackie Roach at JackieSRoach@gmail.com.
• Donate to the First Home Forever Home campaign. Your donation will support the First Home, Forever Home Campaign, and help keep pets and their families happily together.
Story posted by Jackie Roach, Best Friends Network Volunteer Program