Broward Meals on Wheels Food Drive Results are in!!

Results are in! This year’s VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital Broward Meals on Wheels Pet Food Drive has collected 4450 lbs of food and $2000, enough food to fill the bellies of our pet community for at least the next 6 months.

Local clients donated 3650 lbs of pet food and $900 in monetary contributions to our various collection sites. Through the generosity of our VCA vendors Zoetis, Hills Pet Nutrition, Purina, Trupanion Pet Insurance, Elanco and Virbac, VCA HAH donated an additional 800 lbs of food and $1100 delivering a total donation of 4,450 lbs of food and $2000 to the Broward Meals on Wheels for Companions Animal effort. These donations will support the pets of home bound seniors over the next 6 months.

We all know the powerful role that pets play in our lives. This companionship and undeniable love is what keeps us thriving. The same is true for our citizens who receive monthly aid. Broward Meals on Wheels (BMOW) for Companion Animals delivers pet food once a month to homebound seniors who need assistance taking care of their in-home pets.   The success of this food drive ensures that no pet is left hungry for months to come.

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospitals could not be more proud to partner with our local VCA’s and Pet Supplies Plus to get the word out about the work of this wonderful organization.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help deliver food to these pets in need can call Bobbi at 954-295-7709 or email her at stony12345@aol.com

For additional information about BMOW, please visit http://www.bmow.org/our-services/ 

VCA Charities Pet Food Pantry

Since this is the season of new beginnings and sharing, we wanted to take this opportunity to share images and highlights from the VCA CharitiesPet Food Pantry 1.5 million meals served event held in New York City on December 14, 2016. The Pet Food Pantry program was Launched in June 2010 from one location in Venice, CA the program has since expanded to 28 locations in (18 States). The Pet Food Pantry program is co-sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Hill’s & VCA are proud partners in this amazing community program and both companies are committed to continue to help provide nutritious pet food to pet owners who could not otherwise afford it. At the foundation of this heartfelt program are the dedicated VCA & Hill’s staffers that volunteer their time and efforts to help those in need and for that we sincerely applaud you!

Congratulations and a huge thank you to the entire VCA Family. If you have VCA charitable news or an amazing story of how VCA cares that you would like to share with the entire company, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for your continued support of VCA Charities!

VCA Charities Pet Food Pantry 1.5 million meals served event video:

https://youtu.be/WqAJ9Ca44qU

ABOUT VCA Charities

VCA Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports programs and organizations that directly help pets in need. Established in 2005 by the founders of VCA Animal Hospitals.

Ø  VCA Charities is proud to provide financial assistance to over 70 companion animal nonprofit organizations annually across the country.

ABOUT VCA Pet Food Pantry Program

VCA Charities launched the Pet Food Pantry program in June 2010 from one location in Venice, CA. The mission of the Pet Food Pantry program is to provide healthy, nutritious pet food to needy families that could not otherwise afford it.

Ø  28 Pet Food Pantry locations in 18 states.

Ø  Co-sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Ø  Over the history of the program we have provided over 1.5 million meals to pets in need.

Ø  Annually through the program we help provide over 30,000 lbs. of pet food.

Ø  Retail value of over $5,000/pantry location.

Ø  Our agreement with Hill’s allows for VCA to open a minimum of 4 new Pet Food Pantry locations per year.

Broward Meals on Wheels Pet Food Drive

BROWARD MEALS ON WHEELS FOR PETS FOOD DRIVE
 AT VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
 November 12th through December 17th

We are proud to once again join Broward Meals on Wheels (BMOW) for Companion Animals to collect food for pets of homebound seniors throughout Broward County. BMOW delivers pet food once a month to homebound seniors who need assistance taking care of their in-home pets.  Pet food is provided through the generosity of community donations.

We are affirmed each year by the success of the previous years’ food drive that this effort positively impacts our community.  This year donation can be made to our area VCA’s as well as our local Pet Supplies Plus.

As always, a portion of donation will be matched by VCA Hollywood.

 “Each month, Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets uses over 800 lbs of pet food alone for the southern portion of Broward County. This food collection goes a long way to help feed the furry family members of the seniors in need here in Broward.”

          -Bobbi Arnold, Co- Chair of Broward Meals on Wheels for pets.

For additional information on BMOW, please visit http://www.bmow.org/our-services/.

Click here to learn more about our Food Drive for Pets and the success of past years!!!

HOW:

Just stop by with a donation of canned, dry or dehydrated food for cats or dogs.

BMOW clients are in particular need of Cat food this year.

When:
Nov 12-Dec.17th
Monday- Saturday
7:30am- 7:00pm  

WHERE:

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

(Drop off sites in both the main hospital and annex building)

2864 Hollywood Boulevard, one block east of I-95

Hollywood, Florida 33020

954.920.3556

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Additional Drop Off site at VCA Stirling Square

VCA Stirling Square-
3000 Stirling Rd # 132, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 639-4173
Mon 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue-Thu 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Additional Drop Off site at VCA Aventura- please visit their webiste for office hours to drop off food.

VCA Aventura Animal Hospital-
19101 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 Additional Drop Off site at Pet Supplies Plus

Pet Supplies Plus
Sheridan Plaza
4923 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
954. 985.3400
M-Sat 9a-9p
Sunday 10a-7a
HOW:

2015 Donations 5000+ lbs

Just stop by with a donation of canned, dry or dehydrated food for cats or dogs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

VCA Animal Hospitals have earned a solid reputation for offering the very best in veterinary medicine as well as the latest technological advances and therapies. We believe that giving back to the people that supports us is paramount.

2014 donations 4000+lbs

For more information, please visit www.vcahollywood.com or call 954.920.3556.

Broward Meals on Wheels for Companion Animals started when volunteers began to notice clients sharing their meals with their pets. Senior on a restricted budget can have a difficult time meeting their own needs and often the needs of their companion animals can be neglected. With only the support of volunteers and donation this organization provides delivery of food for these loyal pets once a month to clients of BMOW. For more information visit www.bmow.org or call VCAHAH.

FOOD DRIVE AT VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL RESULTS IN OVER 5500lbs OF FOOD FOR PET'S OF HOMEBOUND SENIORS!!!!!!!!!

FOOD DRIVE AT VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL RESULTS IN OVER 5500 POUNDS OF CAT AND DOG FOOD DONATIONS FOR BROWARD MEALS ON WHEELS FOR PETS

 VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital is pleased to announce that the success of our pet food drive for Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets (BMOW) was an overwhelming success. The South Florida community graciously donated over 3000 pounds of canned and dry food to our front doors. With the collections at our partnering collections sites at Pets Supplies Plusin Sheridan Plaza, Weston Animal Hospital and The Bed Post in Ft. Lauderdale the total number collected was 3600. With our hospital food match and the food match from Pet Supplies Plus, the 2016 total donation to Broward Meals on Wheels was over 5,500 pounds.

"We are proud to partner with Broward Meals on Wheels for Companion Animals to continue our commitment to support our animal community.

-Dr. James Herrington, DVM

VCA HAH Medical Director

Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets delivers pet food once a month to homebound seniors who need assistance taking care of their in-home pets.  Pet food is provided through the generosity of community donations.

"The quantity of food used monthly by Broward Meals on Wheels for Pets is around 800 lbs alone for the southern portion of Broward County. This food collection will go a long way to help feed our client’s furry family members.", said Bobbi Arnold, Co- Chair of Broward Meals on Wheels for pets.

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital has earned a solid reputation for offering the very best in veterinary medicine as well as the latest technological advances and therapies. Founded in 1947, HAH features 21 veterinarians and more than 100 highly trained technical and support staff members. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodanimal.com or call 954.920.3556.

 

Monday we presented volunteers from Broward Meals on Wheels with with food donation equaling over 5500 pounds of cat and dog food for homebound seniors needing assistance to take care of their in-home pets. Group shot photographed from left to right-(top row) Harriet Bonin, BMOW for Pets Volunteer, Marlene Gray- Director of Program Services at Broward Meals on Wheels, Nancy French- Hospital Manager at VCA Hollywood, Petrisha Carter-Regional Coordinator at Broward Meals on Wheels, Mark Adler- Executive Director at Broward Meals on Wheels, (bottom row- Bobbi Arnold- Volunteer at Broward Meals on Wheels, Linda Ream- Communications Coordinator at VCA Hollywood, Laura Molinari- Volunteer at Broward Meals on Wheels and Charlie- our quality control pup!