Los Angeles, CA — In response to an overwhelming need, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) is issuing a second urgent appeal for pet food donations to shore up supplies for the upcoming year. spcaLA is urging the community to donate funds or pet food, especially dry and canned dog and canned kitten food.
Help feed shelter pets!
Typically, spcaLA needs about 33 tons of food to feed all the animals in care. But this year, large-breed dogs like Huskies and Shepherds made up a significant portion of spcaLA’s pet population. As a result, the average weight of adult dogs in care increased by 34%, causing food supplies to deplete faster.
“The outpouring of support from the community during our initial appeal was heartening, but the need remains critical,” said spcaLA President, Madeline Bernstein. “Every contribution makes a big difference in the lives of these animals.”
Ways To Help
Monetary Donations: Make a tax-deductible donation at spcaLA.com
Pet Food Donations: Shop and ship needed items from spcaLA’s wish lists or pick up a few items for shelter pets while out shopping this holiday season and drop-off to any spcaLA location during business hours. Information available at spcaLA.com/wishlist. Most needed items are dry & canned dog food, as well as canned kitten food.
Spread the Word: Share the plea with friends, family, and on social media to raise awareness. Word of mouth makes a real difference!
Food donations from individuals and corporate donors prevent the agency from diverting funds from other critical programs, like animal cruelty investigations and violence prevention initiatives, to the purchase of food.
If you represent a pet food brand, pet supply store, or logistics company and would like to set up a donation of one or more pallets of food or cat litter, please contact spcaLA at info@spcaLA.com or (323) 334-4485.
Since 1877, spcaLA has been a safe haven for countless abused and abandoned animals, providing nutrition, veterinary care, and rehabilitation. Donations make a significant impact on the lives of these animals ensuring they receive the care they deserve.
spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center:
12910 Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Wednesday-Sunday: 11am-3pm
spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center:
7700 E. Spring St. (in El Dorado Park)
Long Beach, CA 90815
Wednesday-Sunday: 11am-3pm
spcaLA Pet Adoption Center & Administrative Office:
5026 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Monday-Sunday: 11am-3pm
spcaLA Marketplace:
7700 E. Spring St. (in El Dorado Park)
Long Beach, CA 90815
Wednesday-Friday: 9am-5:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9am-4:30pm