BAMBERG — Twenty-six truckloads of donated pet food and supplies have arrived in Bamberg as part of a nationwide partnership between the Humane Society of the United States and Chewy Co., an online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products. .
Mary Ann Morris Animal Shelter (MAMAS) Executive Director Lucy Risch and Bamberg County Animal Control applied for the grant last year.
Pallets of donated pet food and supplies arrived in Bamberg last week as part of the Humane Society of the United States and Pet Supplies Alliance.
Bamberg is the third recipient of the 2024 Chewy Truck in the state, according to HSUS SC State Director Janelle Gregory.
Chewy will donate supplies and food, and HSUS will pay associated shipping costs and coordinate delivery. In this particular example, Bamberg County leaders partnered with the Bamberg County Agency on Aging to distribute pet products to elderly pet owners.
Animal Control Officer Ginny Mitchell, Risch, Bamberg Waste Control Officer Farrell Pulaski and City of Bamberg Animal Control Officer Jonathan Edgmon were all on site to receive the product.
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Gregory said, “The partnership between HSUS and Chewy is designed to help keep pets in the home. This program supports families who are struggling to provide for their pets, especially in marginalized communities. During the pandemic, many pet owners were faced with having to surrender their pets due to lack of supplies, so this program was launched during the coronavirus pandemic. was created to provide these supplies and help keep pets in homes where they belong.
Last year, HSUS brought in more than $2 million in donations to South Carolina through this program, she said. HSUS SC has worked with her more than 20 different partners in each region of South Carolina to ensure they can serve as many communities as possible.
Kay Clary, Executive Director of the Bamberg Agency on Aging, is pleased that Bamberg has been selected to receive the donation. “This is a great opportunity for many people in Bamberg County. We serve many pet owners and have volunteers who feed many animals during the week. Feeding has become extremely difficult and donations to the Humane Society and Chewy are much needed and appreciated. We are so excited to get this started.”
“Bamberg County would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Humane Society and Chewy for their generous donation of 26 pallets of animal food. Their support is appreciated. They are invaluable in helping us care for and nourish our furry friends, and we are grateful for the positive impact they have on the health of animals in need. ”
“This is a very important service because our pets are part of the family and Chewy pet products help keep many families in Bamberg intact. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved in this project. We are grateful,” said County Administrator Joey Preston.
