LIVONIA, MICH. — Pet Supplies Plus announced Oct. 17 its hurricane relief donation of more than 55,000 lbs of pet food and litter to non-profit The Rewritten Story Foundation. With the impact natural disasters can have on displacing animals and depleting resources, the donation was made to help pets and their families receive necessary support during recovery and rebuilding efforts, according to the company.

The donation, which included 25,151 lbs of dog food, 6,864 lbs of cat food, and 23,595 lbs of cat litter, was dispersed throughout communities in Georgia and North Carolina. According to the company, the supplies have the potential to feed 838 dogs and 457 cats for an entire month, while the litter can accommodate 5,900 cats for the same amount of time.

“As a business that prioritizes community engagement and connection, we feel a strong responsibility to support the communities we operate in during times of need,” said Chris Rowland, chief executive officer of Pet Supplies Plus. “We’re honored to support The Rewritten Story Foundation to provide some relief to families and animals impacted by Hurricane Helene. Together, we hope to make a positive impact and help these communities recover and rebuild.”

The non-profit organization focuses on empowering communities and providing support in times of crisis. Its teams of volunteers travel to areas that have been impacted by a crisis to offer support, donate resources and more.

“We believe in the power of community and the importance of lending a helping hand where it’s needed most,” said Tracy Story, founder of The Rewritten Story Foundation. “Recently, our team traveled to Georgia and North Carolina to aid communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Thanks to the generous donation from Pet Supplies Plus, we were able to provide essential pet supplies to families and shelters in need, helping them care for their beloved animals during this difficult time.”

According to Pet Supplies Plus, it is committed to supporting hurricane relief efforts well beyond its initial donation and is actively providing direct assistance to team members affected by the disaster. 

The brand’s locations in Boone, NC, are collecting donations to be distributed to local organizations. In Purcellville, Va., donations were air-dropped by local pilots to reach otherwise inaccessible areas, while the Cajun Navy transported contributions from Columbia, SC, directly to those in need.

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