CANLEY’S Pets at Home will be one of six trial stores in the UK to launch community collection points for those wishing to donate pet food for owners struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis.
The scheme is a collaboration with national pet charity Blue Cross, with Pets at Home looking for donations of dog, cat, puppy and kitten food.
Tasty treats are also welcome for small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, with donations then distributed by Blue Cross to local food banks.
Pets at Home has a decade-long partnership with Blue Cross, with the charity receiving £471,703 through the retailer’s VIP Lifelines scheme.
The donation service will be expanded to more stores later this year following the trial period, and it will be kept in place as long as needed.
Pets at Home Canley store manager Dave Bevan said: “I’m looking forward to raising awareness of the local causes we’ll be supporting, and I know our customers will donate whatever they can.”
Chris Burghes, Chief Executive Officer at Blue Cross, said: “Pets are part of the family and we’re really proud to have partnered with Pets at Home on this scheme to have a positive impact on the local community in Coventry.
“By teaming up with Pets at Home we hope we can reach as many pet owners who are in need across the UK as possible and keep families and their companions together.”
