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Animal Clinic's Pet Food Drive a Success

Buffalo Grove's Veterinary Specialty Center collected more than 1,200 pounds of pet food and supplies during a two-month effort.

In an effort to make sure that our furry friends were not forgotten this holiday season, Veterinary Specialty Center and its clients donated more than 1,200 pounds of pet food and necessities, as well as more than $2,500 to Nina’s Pet Food Pantry. The donations were collected at VSC between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31.

“When people are going through tough financial times, pets are often left behind or neglected. By supporting Nina’s Pet Food Pantry, VSC wanted to show that there is hope. Nina’s Pet Food Pantry is a great way to keep pets with their families and in good homes,” VSC’s client service administrator, Lisa Sadak, said in a statement. 

Nina’s Pet Food Pantry operates out of established food pantries at St. Vincent de Sales Parish in Lake Zurich and Palatine Township. The program provides free dog and cat food, as well as, other pet necessities to persons struggling to care for their animal families. The Nina’s Pet Food Pantry program was created in 2009 by Young at Heart Pet Rescue when Nina’s family (a Portuguese Water Dog and former client of VSC) donated a generous grant in her memory. 

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“We are very thankful for the donation that we received from VSC and their clients. Through donations such as these, we are able to alleviate some of the financial burden on families facing hard times which, in turn, helps to keep pets out of local shelters,” Young at Heart Executive Director Dawn Kemper said. "We are always accepting donations of unopened bags (20 pounds or less) and cans of dog and cat food and other necessities."

For more information on how to help Nina’s Pet Food Pantry, contact Dawn Kemper at (847) 529-2025 or email info@yahpetrescue.com.

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