Homeless animals in local animal shelters will soon have a more comfortable life, thanks to the sixth annual Presents 4 Pets collection campaign, held in support of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (held Nov. 3 to Nov. 9).
As part of the national Presents 4 Pets campaign, professional pet sitters across the country are sponsoring local campaigns in coordination with the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS).
NAPPS member Mandy Oram of Shelton’s Paws and Kisses Pet Sitting Service, LLC is hosting the 2013 Southern Connecticut Presents 4 Pets campaign to benefit homeless animals in our community.
The goal of Presents 4 Pets is to help pets living in animal shelters by providing pet care items desperately needed to help keep shelters operational, and animals comfortable and safe.
The Southern Connecticut Presents 4 Pets campaign runs from Oct. 1 until the first week of November. As part of this campaign, Paws and Kisses and other NAPPS campaign hosts across the country are reaching out to their clients and the local community and encouraging them to collect and donate pet care products for this worthy cause.
Items such as pet food, treats, toys, blankets, towels, rugs, beds, leashes, collars, and cat litter are all being sought.
“Through this program, we seek to generate awareness of community animal shelters and rescue organizations and the important role they serve,” commented Mandy Oram, Owner of Paws and Kisses Pet Sitting Service, LLC.
“This is a great opportunity for all animal lovers, pet owner or not, to get involved and make a difference. The donations collected will support shelters and rescue groups and possibly save lives,” commented Cynthia Socha of H3 Pet Supply.
“Last year, we collected over $2,500 worth of items, all of which were donated to local shelters. We would like to help even more animals in need by beating last year’s collection total,” stated Mandy Oram.
Members of the public can get involved by collecting and donating pet care items during the campaign. Donation boxes are now in place at the Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10 Progress Drive, Shelton and at H3 Pet Supply, 475 Hawley Lane, Stratford.
“Members of the public can drop off donations at either location during business hours,” stated Mandy. “We would also like to invite local businesses, condo associations, vets, etc. to get involved by hosting a donation box. If someone is interested in donating or in hosting a Presents 4 Pets donation box at their location, just give us a call at 203 – 922-2643.”
Paws and Kisses Pet Sitting, LLC provides professional pet sitting, dog walking, dog training and pet taxi services for clients in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
Licensed, bonded, and insured, Paws and Kisses Pet Sitting, LLC specializes in the care of dogs, cats and other domestic animals. All staff are experienced animal care professionals and are certified in pet first aid and CPR.
For more information, contact Mandy Oram by phone at 203 – 922-2643, email info@pawsandkissessitting.com, or visit the business’ website at www.pawsandkissessitting.com or the event website at www.p4pct.org.
