Two years ago I participated in a 10k trail run across the hills of Wales called ‘Race The Train’. Although I managed to make it through and enjoyed the experience, I said ‘never again’.

On August the 17th 2024 I shall be returning to the Race The Train event in Wales to try it all again. This time around I shall be raising money for 5 new donation bins/locations that will really help The Pet Food Project supply more much needed pet food to community hubs and pet food banks across Wirral & Liverpool.

Created around a year ago, we currently have 11 donation points across the region and have helped food banks and community hubs across both Wirral and Liverpool.

We have also joined forces with the RSPCA as an official food bank partner.

I’m looking to raise £300 to help fund 5 more donation bins to create 5 more donation locations across the region. This will help to increase the amount of pet food we can supply.

Can you help? I would really appreciate it and so would the people who are struggling to keep their pets.

Head over to our Just Giving page to donate: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/petfoodproject

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Things have been busy at The Pet Food Project and we have been a bit slack with updates – so here we go.

Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who has donated pet food at our location drops. Your donations go directly into where it’s needed locally. You make a difference and you’re helping the cause of helping to keep pets with their owners.

New pet food donation locations.

Our project wouldn’t work without our brilliant donation bin hosts. We have received lots of requests from local businesses who want a Pet Food Project donation bin at their location.

Here are the latest business locations you can find a pet food donation bin:

The Green Hut: Pasture Rd, Moreton, Wirral CH46 4TH
Happy Hounds: Unit 3 Tarran Way South, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 4TP
‘TIL DEATH BAKERY: The Helsby Tap, The Priestner Building, Priestner Dr, Chester Rd, Helsby, Frodsham WA6 0AD

As always, huge thanks to all of our donation hosts. If you’re looking to donate pet food check out what location is best for you and drop in the red donation bin at the location.

You can find all of our donation locations here 

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This morning we delivered a brand new donation drop bin at Wirral Dog Food in Birkenhead.

Wirral Dog Food have agreed to host a Pet Food Donation bin and to support the cause to collect pet food for local food banks and animal shelters.

If you’re looking to donate pet food to The Pet Food Project and this location is local to you, please head down and leave your donation in the red donation bin.

You can also purchase your pet food from Wirral Dog Food and leave a donation for us.

Wirral Dog Food: Argyle Industrial Estate, 90 Appin Road, Birkenhead CH41 9HH

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Wirral Vets have kindly offered to host a Pet Food Project donation bin at two of their locations.

A huge thank you to Wirral Vets for supporting the cause and helping collect pet food for food banks and animal shelters across Wirral and Liverpool.

They are located at the below addresses, if it’s local to you and you would like to donate pet food please call in and leave your donation in The Pet Food Project red donation bin.

Wirral Vets: 

342 Upton Road, Upton, Wirral, CH43 9RW
65 Seaview Rd, Wallasey, CH45 4QW

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If you wish to donate pet food to help us support local food banks and animal shelters you can contact us direct here. Let us know your location and details of the donation and we will be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time to collect.

You can also now head to any of the Broadway Vets locations and leave your donation in the Pet Food Project donation bin:

Bebington: 100 Kings Lane, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5LX

Wallasey: 152 Wallasey Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 2AF

Heswall: 8 Rocky Lane, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0BY

We also have a donation point at Greenfields Kennels in Meols:

Greenfields Kennels: Greenfields Kennels 295 Birkenhead Rd Meols, Wirral CH47 9RB

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A huge thank you to Mark and the team at Greenfields Kennels in Meols Wirral for letting us place a pet food donation bin at their site.

Hopefully we can start collecting public pet food donations from this location and start distributing locally to those organisations that need it to support feeding pets.

Greenfields have helped out directly with pet food drive’s in the past and are more than happy to get involved with The Pet Food Project. 

If the location is local to you and you would like to donate pet food, head down to Greenfields in Meols and leave your donation. 

If you would like to get involved and have a pet food donation drop bin at your business location, drop us a line for a chat.  

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The Financial Struggles of Pet Ownership

Pet ownership is a cherished experience for millions of individuals and families worldwide. However, it comes with a set of financial responsibilities that can be demanding, including food, veterinary care, grooming, and other associated costs. For many, these expenses are manageable under normal circumstances, but economic challenges can tip the scales dramatically.

1. Unemployment and Job Insecurity

The loss of a job or a sudden reduction in income can quickly disrupt a family’s ability to provide for their pets. With unemployment rates fluctuating during economic downturns, many pet owners find themselves unable to afford even the most basic pet necessities.

2. Housing Instability

Housing instability is another critical factor linked to economic challenges. Individuals facing eviction or foreclosure often have no choice but to surrender their pets, as they may not have access to pet-friendly accommodations or the financial resources to secure them.

3. Rising Veterinary Costs

Veterinary care is a fundamental aspect of responsible pet ownership. However, rising veterinary costs can be prohibitive for pet owners struggling financially. When faced with unexpected medical bills, some may reluctantly give up their pets to alleviate the financial burden.

4. Reduced Access to Pet Supplies

Economic hardship may lead to reduced access to pet supplies, including food, medications, and grooming essentials. When pet owners can no longer meet their pets’ basic needs, the welfare of the animals is compromised, leading to decisions to surrender them to shelters.

5. Decreased Disposable Income

Pets require regular maintenance, including grooming, training, and socialization. When disposable income shrinks due to economic challenges, pet owners may struggle to invest in these essential aspects of pet care, which can result in behavioral problems that, in turn, lead to surrenders.

Addressing the Issue Compassionately

1. Supporting Pet Owners in Crisis

Community-based programs that provide temporary assistance to pet owners facing economic challenges can make a significant difference. These programs can offer help with food, veterinary care, and even temporary housing, allowing pet owners to keep their beloved companions during tough times.

2. Affordable Veterinary Care Initiatives

Efforts to make veterinary care more accessible and affordable, especially during times of economic hardship, can reduce the number of pets ending up in shelters due to medical issues. Establishing low-cost veterinary clinics and providing subsidies for critical procedures can be effective.

3. Pet-Friendly Housing Advocacy

Advocating for pet-friendly housing policies is vital. These policies can create opportunities for individuals and families to secure housing without having to give up their pets.

4. Community Education

Raising awareness about the financial responsibilities of pet ownership and the availability of assistance programs is essential. Providing resources and information on budgeting for pet care can empower pet owners to make informed decisions.

The plight of pets ending up in animal shelters due to economic challenges is a painful reality in our society. It is a collective responsibility to ensure that individuals facing financial difficulties do not have to make the heartbreaking choice between their pets and their economic stability. Through a combination of support programs, affordable care initiatives, and education, we can work together to keep more pets in loving homes, even during the most challenging economic times.

Support and donate to The Pet Food Project. Help us get supplies of pet food direct to those who most need it.

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We are seeking business locations that would like to have one of our donation drop bins to help collect pet food donations.

Ideally it would be where public are passing through so they can easily donate pet food by leaving it in the donation drop bins. We would collect and maintain the donation point as and when required.

The donation bins take up little room (they are a wheelie bin) and can be easily moved around if needed.

Alternatively, if your business would like one over a short term (1/2 weeks) so staff can help give pet food donations over that period, please do get in touch for a chat.

All of the pet food donations collected gets distributed across food banks and animal organisations across Wirral and Liverpool.

Directly helping us

By having a donation drop bin you will be directly helping us to maintain a consistent supply of pet food into areas that need it the most. We want to offer a regular supply of pet food, month to month so organisations at least know supplies will be coming down the line.

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