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PRESS RELEASE #003 dated 7/10/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PANTRY DISTRIBUTES TWO AND A HALF TONS TO COMMUNITY
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry, located in Colorado Springs, has reached another milestone. As of July 10, 2008, we have given out 5,166 total pounds of pet food, over two and a half tons, to needy pet owners in the Colorado Springs area. 4,779 pounds has been given out since January 2008. We are also negotiating possible relationships with other charitable entities in town.
Our mission is to provide temporary food assistance for pets and we are in the process of expanding our services. Our purpose is to help pet owners keep their beloved pets, as pets are usually viewed as part of the family and often offer emotional support, which is essential to a person's well being.
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry hopes to add more pet assistance programs in the future. We are seeking office space and a distribution site so we may prepare to offer more services. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit status is pending, so upon receipt of our IRS approval letter, donations made after May 14, 2008 will be tax deductible. If you are interested in helping the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry or would like more information, please see the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry's website at www.pikespeakpetpantry.org or contact our President below.
CONTACT: Darlene McCaslin
President of the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry
Tel. 719-217-9528
Email: staff1@pikespeakpetpantry.org
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PRESS RELEASE #002 dated 6/17/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PANTRY DOUBLES DISTRIBUTION, HELPS FOUR STATES START OWN
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry, located in Colorado Springs, has reached another milestone. As of June 17, 2008, we have more than doubled our distribution in a matter of three months. We distributed 2,097 pounds of pet food from September 17, 2007 to March 20, 2008. An additional 2,464 pounds was given out from March 25, 2008 to June 17, 2008, totaling 4,561 pounds of pet food since we began. Individuals in four states have also contacted us; in Texas, California, Missouri, and North Carolina; seeking advise to start their own pet food assistance program in their area.
Our mission is to provide temporary food assistance for pets and we have had increased inquires for help. Our purpose is to help pet owners keep their beloved pets, as pets are usually viewed as part of the family and often offer emotional support, which is essential to a person's well being.
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry has to ration some types of pet food, especially dry cat food, as the increasing demand for pet assistance is starting to outpace donations. If you are interested in helping the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry or would like more information, please see the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry's website at www.pikespeakpetpantry.org or contact our President below.
CONTACT: Darlene McCaslin
President of the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry
Tel. 719-217-9528
Email: staff1@pikespeakpetpantry.org
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PRESS RELEASE #001 dated 3/20/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PET PANTRY DISTRIBUTES ONE TON OF PET FOOD TO COMMUNITY
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry, located in Colorado Springs, has reached its first milestone. We started the concept of the Pantry in September 2007, when our founder asked an online community for some dog food to help a person feed their dog. As of March 20, 2008, six months later, the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry has distributed 2,097 pounds of dog and cat food to families needing temporary assistance feeding their pets. We have distributed 387 pounds of cat and dog food from September 2007 to December 2007 and 1,710 pounds since January 1, 2008.
We attribute increased donations and dispersals to increased awareness of our services by having several local food banks voluntarily post our advertising on their premises. Our mission is to provide temporary food assistance for pets. Our purpose is to help pet owners keep their beloved pets, as pets are usually viewed as part of the family and often offer emotional support, which is essential to a person's well being.
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry plans to expand its advertising efforts to increase services to the community. If you are interested in helping the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry or would like more information, see the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry's website at "www.pikespeakpetpantry.org".
CONTACT: Darlene McCaslin
President of the Pikes Peak Pet Pantry
Tel. 719-217-9528
Email: staff1@pikespeakpetpantry.org