08-04-2025
Nearly four tons of pet food donated to Dakin Humane Society in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A premium pet food company donated nearly four tons of product to a Springfield non-profit animal shelter.
In a news release sent to 22News from Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food, a pet food manufacturer based in Connecticut, donated approximately 32,000 meals to Dakin Humane Society through its Chicken Soup for the Soul's Fill A Bowl… Feed A Soul program.
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Through this program, a portion of all proceeds from the sale of Chicken Soup for the Soul pet food helped provide 7,976 pounds of all-natural dog and cat food to Dakin Humane Society. Their all-natural dog and cat food is made in the USA and is crafted with real meats, healthy vegetables, and fruits.
'We choose to donate to Dakin because of its long history of dedication to the Springfield, MA community as well as outlining towns. Through its adoption, transport, medical and educational programs Dakin has sheltered, rehabilitated and adopted out thousands of animals,' said Jeanne Blandford, Senior Director of Marketing for Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food. 'Their Pet Food Aid Program assists people who are experiencing an unexpected, personal emergency and need temporary assistance with dog and cat food – helping to keep their family together.'
Dakin's Executive Director Meg Talbert stated, 'We couldn't ask for a better partner to help us assist people when they are in need. There are so many challenges facing people that affect their ability to stay with their pets, and we are more determined than ever to remove as many of those barriers as possible. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food, we can offer valuable resources to our community to keep their pets fed and by their side, while also tending to the many pets in our care. We are grateful to this organization for joining us in offering compassion and comfort to so many – both animal and human – who need our help.'
'As workers go back to their offices and living costs increase for families, the rescue community is seeing a spike in dog and cat intakes,' said Ed Uebele, Senior VP Sales and Marketing, Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food. 'Animal rescue organizations are a continued source of inspiration to us at Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food as they continue their dedication to the care and safe treatment of all animals during uncertain times. We are proud to be able to lift some of the financial burden for these rescues as well as members of the communities they serve by providing this nutritional support.'
'Thank you again for your company's generosity. This delivery comes at a critical time as our animal population is beginning to increase as we get closer to spring and summer months as well as the demand for our Pet Food Aid Program increasing,' said Stacey Price, Director of Development and Marketing for Dakin.
For over 55 years, Dakin Humane Society has provided shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals a year.
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