Pet charity opens donation point to support owners during cost of living crisis

A pet charity is opening a new community food donation point to help support pets and owners as the cost of living continues to rise.  

Pets at Home’s store in Bushey Road, New Malden, will trial community collection points for people who wish to donate pet food to pet owners in need. 

In partnership with national pet charity Blue Cross, Pets at Home is seeking donations of dog, cat, puppy and kitten food, as well as food for small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. 

Donations will then be collected and distributed by Blue Cross to local food banks. 

Pets at Home plans to expand the donation service to more stores later this year.

Bart Kemal, Pets at Home New Malden Store Manager, said: “We’re excited to be one of the first stores in the UK to launch the customer donation points. I’m looking forward to raising awareness of the local causes we’ll be supporting, and I know our customers will donate whatever they can.” 

Pictured top: A pet owner makes a donation (Picture: Pets at Home)