The Animal Food Bank is in desperate need of donations in the Okanagan.
Founder Nicole Frey says wildfire evacuations have increased demand in B.C., but shelves are looking empty.
鈥淭he need is in and around Cranbrook because of the St. Mary鈥檚 River fire. What we鈥檝e found over the last three years is that it is better if we can send food in rather than gaining resources in small communities.鈥�
Those wishing to help can donate pet food at Total Pet in Kelowna or Kamloops. Money can also be donated through a .
鈥淭here鈥檚 not mandated resources available in an evacuation situation for pets.鈥�
Frey says it鈥檚 important to be prepared before an evacuation. She recommends having some pet food in a bag and some water ready to go in case of an emergency. It鈥檚 also important to have your pet鈥檚 vaccination records, because without it you could be turned away from shelters and boarding.
鈥淣ormally we would have a stockpile for the fires, but there鈥檚 none this year鈥� We are lacking donations and that鈥檚 just the nature of the B.C. economy.鈥�
Frey says when Alberta lit on fire, over 22,000 pounds of pet food was sent across the province.
鈥淚t was nice and quiet relatively for June, and then July was like, 鈥榶ou know what, hold my beer鈥欌�� We started with Alberta, then Manitoba, and now it鈥檚 B.C.鈥檚 turn.鈥�
Learn more about the Animal Food Bank and how you can help on their .
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