December 19, 2008

San Diego's Channel 6

Paw Country Feature

Press Release


Second Annual Holiday Pet Food & Toy Drive to Benefit Homeless Pets
"Yes Fluffy....there IS a Santa Claus"


In an effort to feed hungry and homeless pets over the holidays, Paw Country, a locally owned holistic pet food store in La Mesa, is teaming up with several pet health food distributors to host their Second Annual Holiday Pet Food & Toy Drive. Last year's drive brought in more than 500 pounds of food for local nonprofit rescue organizations.
"There are always dozens of organizations that collect toys for children, and food for the poor over the holidays, but this is the only local food drive to benefit the pets...the silent victims of this economy." Says Darlene White, executive director for the San Diego Animal Support Foundation. "With all the wonderful fundraisers that are happening, it's easy to forget that there are people out there that can't afford to feed their dogs and cats...and we're a culture that considers pets part of the family."
Donations will be given to the San Diego Animal Support Foundation (SDASF), and distributed to dozens of needy animal rescue agencies and foster homes over the holidays. Additionally, people who are struggling to feed their pets due to economic hardship will be offered healthy, high-quality pet food for their family pets, so that they won't go hungry over the holidays.
"When it comes to animals, no donation can be too small," says Bonnie Barton, of Paw Country. "One squeaky toy will mean the world to a lonely dog who has been abandoned by her family".
Locally owned Paw Country, and their vendors such as Wellness, Canidae, Dogswell, Taste of the Wild, and Merrick, have historically made large donations to help homeless pets in San Diego. Paw Country and their dedicated clients, have been generous donors of high-quality holistic products to local nonprofit organizations throughout the years.
Donations can be dropped off at the La Mesa store, and treats and toys can be purchased at the store for a 20% discount. The holistic store sells only nutritious and safe food, treats and supplements, as well as toys, books, humane collars and other items. Paw Country is located in the Lake Murray Village shopping center on Lake Murray Blvd. and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.