Huge Donation of Royal Canin Dog Food Benefits Our Annual Pet Food Drive

Our annual pet food drive received an unprecedented boost in December when Royal Canin, a leading worldwide manufacturer of premium pet food products, donated 36 pallets of dog food to the campaign.

It is the second consecutive year that Royal Canin chose to support the agency’s efforts. The donation was again facilitated by the Banfield Charitable Trust, which promotes the annual "Season of Suppers" pet food drive conducted each holiday season by MOWSW and other meal delivery programs nationwide.

The donated food, along with other contributions from Stark and Wayne counties received this holiday season, will be distributed to ourclients in need of food for their pets.

Because of our past success with "Season of Suppers" -- more than 10 tons of food were collected and distributed in the two-county area over the past four years --Royal Canin decided to significantly increase its support this year.

The shipment arrived in December and totaled more than 26,000 pounds. CEO Teresa Barry and board member Bill DeRodes are pictured next to the shipment after it arrived in December.

Royal Canin, based in St. Charles, Mo., is a store brand carried by Petsmart, which houses Banfield, The Pet Hospital locations inside many of its stores.

We're grateful to the Banfield Foundation, and Royal Canin, for their remarkable support.