Planting and gardening season is underway, and the West Suburban Humane Society is inviting the community to add beautiful flowers to the landscape while helping pets in need.
The organization’s annual Petals for Pets plant sale is scheduled for Friday, May 12 from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or when supplies last, at Doggie Depot, 635 Rogers St. in Downers Grove. The sale will feature a wide selection of hanging baskets, flats, herbs, vegetables, and perennials.
Serving the community for 50 years, West Suburban Humane Society works to strengthen the connections between animals and people through advocacy, humane education, and the promotion of animal welfare initiatives. The organization also offers an educational program to promote respect, empathy, and compassion for animals while educating people of all ages about animal homelessness, shelters, adoptions, and proper animal care. domestic dogs and cats.
“In an effort to keep local animals in their homes when their families face hard times, we’ve also partnered with local food pantries to share the donations we receive from the community,” said Carolyn Mossberger, CEO of West Suburban Humane. Society. . “By providing dog and cat food to these pantries, we minimize the chance that families in need will have to give up their animals if they can’t afford to feed them. In 2022, we’re donating more than 6,000 pounds of food to local pantries.”
Last year’s event raised $12,000, and this year the West Suburban Humane Society hopes to raise $15,000. Fundraising for the plant sale is made possible by generous sponsors including Gerald Subaru of Naperville.
Gerald Subaru of Naperville is a proud sponsor of the West Suburban Humane Society and its Petals for Pets plant sale scheduled for May 12-13 in Downers Grove.
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“West Suburban Humane Society is proud to partner with Gerardo Subaru of Naperville through his Subaru Loves Pets initiative,” Mossberger said. “Gerald Subaru has been instrumental in spreading the news of our good deeds by featuring our pets in his newsletters and sponsoring our fundraising events. Together we can spread the word about our good work and find homes for more animals.”
“Our pets bring so much joy to our lives and we love supporting an organization that helps so many animals lead happier, healthier lives and find their ‘forever homes,'” said Donna Lawler of Gerald Auto Group. “The work the West Suburban Humane Society does to support homeless animals is remarkable. The plant sale is a great way to spruce up your yard this spring and summer while donating to a great cause!”
Gerald Subaru of Naperville is a proud sponsor of the West Suburban Humane Society and its Petals for Pets plant sale scheduled for May 12-13 in Downers Grove.
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For more information on pet petals, visit https://www.wshs-dg.org/news-events/upcoming-events. For more information on Gerald Subaru of Naperville, visit https://www.geraldsubarunaperville.com.