Over 300 Pounds Of Pet Food, Supplies Donated In Town Of Oyster Bay

OYSTER BAY, NY — Town of Oyster Bay residents donated more than 300 pounds of pet food and supplies to cash-strapped pet owners in need, according to Town officials.

Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, and Councilwoman Laura Maier partnered with Long Island Cares for their Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive, which took place over the last few weeks and ran through April 15.

"The drive focused on collecting food for our residents' pets through Baxter's Pet Pantry, which supplies free pet food and supplies to pet-owning families in need," a press statement read. "Town officials recognized residents for their generosity in donating over 303 lbs. of pet food and supplies, which will, in turn, keep pets at home with their loved ones, well-fed, and out of shelters."