2007 Wishbones for Pets to Benefit Coastal Pet Rescue
(Savannah, GA) - August 20, 2007
Wishbones for Pets, a charitable organization benefiting pets in need and hosted by pet sitters throughout North America, will hold its annual supply drive October 14 through November 30.
During this time, Wishbones representatives throughout the United States and Canada will collect pet supplies and other necessities for pet charities in their local community. Because of the recent pet food recalls, Wishbones for Pets is encouraging donations of pet supplies and/or donations. Participating businesses will place collection bins and donation boxes in their businesses where patrons can donate to pets in need. Wishbones for Pets pet sitter representatives will then deliver the collected items to the chosen pet charity the week after Thanksgiving.
Janet Depathy, founder of Wishbones for pets, says, “This program is beneficial to everyone involved. It raises public awareness of the services of professional pet sitters, recognizes participating businesses, and most importantly benefits pets in need. And this year, many pet welfare groups are struggling due to the recall and the fact that they had to destroy massive amounts of tainted pet food. We’re hoping we can alleviate some of their burden by donating items that will help them in their mission to help the pets in their care.”
At Home Pet Sitters in Savannah will be sponsoring Coastal Pet Rescue for this year’s Wishbones for Pets. Businesses interested in collecting donations may contact Cathi Denham at 912.713.6579 or Lisa Scarbrough at 912.351.4151.
Wishbones for Pets was started in 2004 by Janet Depathy, a professional pet sitter in Plymouth, MA. It is the first pet sitter related charity open to all professional pet sitters in North America, and runs annually from mid-October through the week after Thanksgiving. For more information on Wishbones for Pets, see their website at http://www.wishbonesforpets.com.
Coastal Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats in Savannah and surrounding areas. Founded in February 2003, Coastal Pet Rescue changes the lives of homeless pets in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham Counties through its foster home program and small capacity shelter, Camp Pawsawhile Retreat.
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