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Operation Shelter Pet – Spreading Love for the Holidays

Written by Kevin Sando

 

Recently, we asked you: “Are your pets part of your holiday celebrations?” The answer was an overwhelming, YES!

The flyer for Operation Shelter Pet at Scottsville Veterinary Adoptions near Rochester, NY

Tis’ the Season

For so many of us, our pets are cherished members of our family. They participate in all the traditions of the season and are so excited to see family come from near and far. Grateful for an extra ear rub, they also don’t seem to mind having their stockings full of special treats and toys!

Giving Back

When we take time to think of all the blessings in our lives this time of year, it’s hard not to think about those who are less fortunate, including homeless pets.

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season, we were so excited to hear about Scottsville Veterinary & Pet Adoption’s Operation Shelter Pet!

Heading into Operation Shelter Pet at Scottsville Veterinary Adoptions near Rochester, NY. This wonderful event allows shelter animals to have the holidays they deserve!

Operation Shelter Pet

Started in 2013, the mission of Operation Shelter Pet is to provide the Christmas/Holiday most of these pups and kittens have never had.The folks over at Scottsville Veterinary & Pet Adoption ask that people donate a shoe box full of toys and treats and deliver them to a homeless dog or cat at the shelter. With their full time employment as Senior and Junior Products Testers, Harley and Charlie jumped at the chance to put together a box with some of their favorite things in it!

So what went into our box?

• Chuck-It Ultra Fetch Ball
• Spot Skineeez Stuffing Free Toy
Plato EOS – Turkey & Sweet Potato Treats
Whole Life – Original Chicken Treats
• Yogurt Covered Bones (2)
• Planet Dog Bone – (Wrapped) – Check back for our review and giveaway of Pet Party Printz!

Delivery

When we arrived at the shelter we were completely overwhelmed with how many people and boxes of goodies there were!!

A very sweet dog we met at Scottsville Veterinary and Pet Adoptions Operation Shelter Pet event near Rochester, NY.

Each and every dog’s pen was full of new toys and treats and there were mounds of boxes still unopened. Recognizing how many toys and treats each dog already had, we gladly added our box to the pile to be delivered later and went around to get and give some puppy lovin’.

A very successful donation event at our local animal shelter. Scottsville Veterinary and Pet Adoptions Operation Shelter Pet!

Take a look at some of these sweet pups that were up for adoption!

A dog for adoption at Scottsville Veterinary Hospital and Pet Adoptions near Rochester, NY Saying hello to some of the dogs for adoption at Scottsville Veterinary and Pet Adoptions An adorable puppy up for adoption at Scottsville Veterinary Hospital and Pet Adoptions near Rochester, NY

This was a hugely successful event, and we were so happy to play a small role in supporting the work of this Rochester, NY Rescue!

How did you spread holiday cheer this season?

About the author

Kevin Sando

Kevin is a mechanical engineer with a degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has move than a decade experience in new product design, prototyping and early stage manufacturing. Pairing this background with his love of dogs, gives him a unique perspective to evaluate the design and execution of new and interesting pet products.

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