Lynda Nesbitt, P.I.N.A.L. president
Some Good News—Your Donations at Work
Beth Conquest
Even though the pet food drive we had planned for the Pets in Need Action League (P.I.N.A.L.) was cancelled due to COVID-19, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network still was able to contribute to this worthy organization. With the pet food donations we received from our April monthly pick-up, we were able to fill an SUV with dog and cat food. In addition, the network cancelled the Howl at the Moon Dog Walk, but many of the participants who had registered before the cancellation requested that we keep their registration fee. So, we also were able to donate $200 to help them buy more food. The network and P.I.N.A.L. deeply appreciate the generosity of our tremendous SaddleBrooke community.
P.I.N.A.L. is funded entirely by grants and donations and receives no municipal, county, or national funding. Last year alone, they distributed more than 8,500 pounds of pet food. Lynda Nesbitt, president of P.I.N.A.L., told us that they serve approximately 100 low income residents of Pinal County every month. All applicants are carefully screened for income qualification and she is anticipating a steady increase in requests for pet food as area residents deal with job and income losses. They also assist with low-cost spay and neuter options for qualified individuals. Their goal is to keep families and their pets together.
If you would like to donate or learn more about P.I.N.A.L., go to www.pinalpets.org/donation.html or mail a check to:
PETS IN NEED ACTION LEAGUE
P.O. BOX 12813
CASA GRANDE, AZ 85130
First Fridays Pickup
Karyle Steele
The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center, and several rescue groups for homeless pets. We provide financial support for the medical and behavioral needs of the pets to get them healthy and adopted.
We have a monthly pick-up service.
Items We Can Accept
Clean bath size towels, blankets, crates/pads, pet beds, pet food, litter boxes, litter, scratching posts and pads, water bowls, toys, pet medication (must not be expired), pet coats/sweaters, leashes, collars, harnesses, grooming tools, pet gates, Xpens, puppy pads, E-collars, and training tools
Items We Cannot Accept
Comforters/quilted items, hand towels, wash cloths, rugs with rubber backing, electric blankets, pillows or chair pads, mattress covers, carpeting, sheets
Pick up takes place the first Friday of every month. Email [email protected] or call 520-548-7861 to arrange for a pick-up. Please contact us by noon on the Wednesday before the requested pick-up date, so that we can arrange the most efficient schedule. Place it in your driveway by 8 a.m. on the day of pick-up, and we do the rest. Pick up of any item is at the discretion of the driver.
Empty prescription containers can be dropped off at 63701 SaddleBrooke Blvd. at Mezzabyte Computers, Suite U, or Dentistry by Design, Suite M, in the commercial center. Please remove all labels prior to donating. These are recycled by rescue groups.
Join us at [email protected] or www.sbpetrescue.com.