Austin Bar’s Animal Law Section Sponsors Holiday Donation Drive for PALS
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he Austin Bar Association’s Animal Law Section is organizing a holiday donation drive to make sure at least 50 PALS clients receive holiday presents/ supplies for their pets this year. PALS (Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors) provides assistance in caring for the pets of current Meals on Wheels Central Texas clients. A pet can provide much-needed companionship and help to reduce the isolation and loneliness experienced by many of the homebound seniors and adults with disabilities whom PALS serves. The PALS mission is to keep clients and their pets together, living at home with dignity. PALS provides free dog and cat food on a monthly basis to more than 450 pets owned by current Meals on Wheels Central Texas clients. Pets get the
food they need and clients, many of whom are socially isolated, benefit from interaction with pet-loving volunteers. PALS also provides access to, and payment for, veterinary care. WISH LIST Unopened store-bought treats, new or gently used/clean toys, beds, leashes, and any other pet supply item. WHAT IS MOST NEEDED? Plush toys for dogs, small bags dwyerlawaustin.com for of cat treats, wand toys for cats, more info or to arrange a cat scratchers, and pet beds of contactless pickup or dropall sizes. off location. Donations will PALS has an Amazon gift listAUSTIN beLAWYER accepted until Dec. 7, at https://a.co/5LqWJUh, or AL AL 2020. items can be purchased at stores such as Big Lots or dollar store locations. Text or email Kelley Dwyer at 512.789.7534 or kelley@
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