Trupanion’s Pawsome Holiday Pet Food Drive of 2015: Paying it Forward, ShelterSTYLE!
Trupanion, the medical insurance company for dogs and cats that we love and use, has done something even more wonderful this year, with its fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive. Besting last year’s internal team competition to raise the most food for shelter animals, the brand’s staff pulled together six tons of food they then hand delivered to their home state of Washington’s Seattle Humane Society, Everett Animal Shelter and The Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County.
The donation came just in time for the Everett Animal Shelter. Their pet food bank was just about dry and they hadn’t received many donations. They thought they would have to dip into their funds to purchase pet food and then Trupanion came to their rescue, unexpectedly. With their food banks refilled and their rainy day funds intact, they were in great shape to take care of their furry charges.
“Trupanion’s annual food drive has become one of the team’s favorite times of the year, and we’re thrilled to know that our efforts are making such a difference in the lives of pets,” said Emily Renfrew, shelter support manager at Trupanion. “These shelters work tirelessly to make sure that all pets are receiving the best care possible and we hope this donation will help support their great work.”
Shown below is Trupanion’s CEO, Darryl Rawlings, atop some of the food delivered:
The Trupanion staff that organized the drive and hand delivered the food:
Trupanion really came through for us when our cat, Isabel, was diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma. For the additional two years she lived, they paid 90% of everything. Anyone who has a pet with cancer knows how expensive treatment is. Trupanion gave us one less thing to worry about, when we were so concerned about Izzy and her care. Thank you, Trupanion!
If you’re in the market for pet insurance and live in the U.S. or Canada, I recommend checking Trupanion out. It’s been over five years, and we’re happy. With the recent addition of rescued Chihuahuas Anabelle and Albie to our brood, we’ll be adding them to the plan!
Wishing all of you a very happy new year, and a 2016 filled with good health for you and your pets, lots of love and prosperity.
Do you have a favorite shelter you donate food and goods to? Tell me about them!
