Too Worried About Putting Food on the Table to Put Food in the Bowl?

Online, September 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Wesley Chapel, FL -- Ever wonder how people struggling to feed themselves can afford to feed their animals? The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has an answer: Casper's Cupboard.

Named for the dog that nearly starved to death tied up outside his own home, Casper's Cupboard provides free pet food to families who are experiencing financial hardship.

In today's economy, putting food on the table comes first. Casper's Cupboard can help put food in the bowl. Executive Director Sherry Silk credits this program with allowing hundreds of families to be able to keep their pets. "We started this program because we saw people turning their pets in because they couldn't afford to keep them. Hours get cut, people lose jobs, but this helps out in these times. It's prevented thousands of animals from being turned in".

The New Tampa Juniors a group of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Wesley Chapel are hosting a pet food drive Sunday, September 26th. Stop by and drop off your donations of any size dry cat and dog food bags from 11:30am to 8:00pm at the restaurant at 26409 Silver Maple Parkway in Wesley Chapel. There will be activities for children throughout the day and a drawing for prizes at 8pm.

Mention the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of every sale during this event to HSTB.

If you can't make it on Sunday but would still like to donate, you can stop by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay Tuesday thru Sunday between 12 noon and 5:00pm or Petco Wesley Chapel daily 10am-9pm.

Texas Roadhouse encourages call ahead seating if you will be staying for lunch or dinner. Texas Roadhouse Restaurant, Wesley Chapel Ph: 813-907-8188.

Contact info:

For more information, please call Patricia Murphy at 813-991-6152 or [email protected]
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