Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter Thanks Community

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Shelter received some 3,800 pounds of pet food

The Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro recently asked for the community's support. The shelter announced a request for pet food, especially for the kittens and cats.

"The community really responded!" says Deborah Wood, Animal Services manager. "We want to say thank you! We are so grateful for the outpouring of support. Residents from as far away as Camas in Washington and throughout the Portland metropolitan area donated nearly 3,800 pounds of pet food during the last two weeks.

"Their giving spirit is truly remarkable considering the current economic climate. This just goes to show you how much our community cares for companion animals and values the work that we do," Wood said.

This year the animal shelter will receive about 3,000 cats and kittens. The numbers of kittens admitted to the animal shelter are always highest during the kitten season, which generally runs from May through November.

Almost 100 percent of the food the shelter serves to the pets is donated. Items that the animals also need include topical flea treatment, such as Frontline or Advantage. And, cash is always welcomed. Donations may be brought to the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter at 1901 SE 24th Avenue, Hillsboro during regular business hours. (Saturdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursdays noon to 6:00 PM; closed Sundays).

Donations are tax-deductible. For more information on the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter's services, adoptable pets and donations, see www.co.washington.or.us/pets.

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