LIVONIA, Mich. – Pet Supplies Plus is sending more than $30,000 worth of pet supplies from product distribution centers to Texas to help animals affected by Hurricane Harvey.
The donations include more than 4,000 bags and cans of dog food, 270 bolster mats, 900 packs of 50-count training pads, 1,300 pet toys and 2,000 bags of dog treats.
The company said it also is working with vendors to collect additional food and treat pallets to send to Texas.
The items will be sent to Pet Supplies Plus locations in Texas, where they will be distributed to local Houston charities, including the Houston Humane Society, Houston SPCA and St. John the Divine.
Individual stores have also set up donation stations, the company said.
"The disaster in Houston has affected millions of people and what cannot go overlooked are the countless pets that the hurricane impacted as well," said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus. "We are doing everything in our power to assist local Houston animal shelters and charities during this trying time, and we sincerely thank our store owners, neighbors and partners who are helping us in our effort."
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