Pets benefit from a free pet pantry that provides much-needed services.
(WPVI) Elaina Cornwell stated, Philadelphia is full of people who love their animals. That's why we're working so hard to keep these creatures in their families, she says.
Cornwell created the Philly Pets Vax Project as a volunteer with the Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT) of Philadelphia. It was a reaction to the outbreak of canine parvovirus, which had overrun shelters and forced families to give up their pets.
We were seeing owners who were heartbroken because they couldn't afford the tens of thousands of dollars in treatment, she added. So we got together and agreed to offer free vaccines to the pets in the community.
Philly Pets Vax Project collaborates with Life Foundation every three months to offer a vaccine clinic and pet pantry to Philadelphia hotspots. They received help today from the 24th and 25th Police Districts, who donated their headquarters as a location for their free services to be set up.
We joined together to raise cash to support medical, veterinary, and behavioral care, said Life Foundation Vice President Maria Termini-Romano. As well as providing these pet pantries in various sections of the city to assist pet owners in keeping their animals at home.
Former and current ACCT Philly volunteers also formed the Life Foundation. Volunteers, private donations, Phialdoptables, Harley's Haven Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound, Tiny Miracles Rescue, and others help both organizations.
Cornwell believes that with increased funding and community assistance, shelters and families dealing with dogs will be less burdened.
It's not up to one group or one person to change the current problem, she stated. To make a difference, we're going to need everyone in the neighborhood.
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