Fire Department Accepting Pet Food, Litter Donations Through March

We aren't the only ones suffering in a bad economy ... sometimes pets go hungry too! Through the month of March, St. Pet's Day is asking residents to consider making pet food and cat litter donations to local fire stations.

St. Pet's Day is a month-long pet food donation drive sponsored by the Celtic Club in Summit, Stark and Portage counties.

All the pet food will go to support humane societies and animal rescue groups throughout the area.

Donations are accepted at the Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of a St. Pet's Day effort. If no one is there to accept your donation, please follow up at another time.

Local rescue groups in need of assistance are asked to call Summit County Animal Control at 330-643-8258.

Last year, Summit County residents donated more than 15,000 pounds of food and pet supplies.