Long Lines Appear At Pet Food Banks In Florida
Long lines have emerged at pet food banks in Florida as desperate owners struggle to feed their beloved animals.
On Thursday, volunteers distributed boxes and bags of free food at a drive-thru pet food bank at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center in Doral, Florida.
It's the second food bank distribution organized at this center by the Miami-Dade Animal Services to help families struggling to make ends meet as over 30million Americans have filed for unemployment.
Locals were seen driving up to the center wearing face masks and plastic gloves, many with their eager puppies in tow.
Police men were seen directing traffic as long lines of cars lined the street waiting for their turn to accept a donation. Cops were seen putting pieces of paper on the hood of cars indicating to volunteers to put either cat or dog food into the vehicles.
On Thursday, long lines of cars gathered at the drive-thru pet food bank at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center in Doral, Florida where locals in need were given free food for their animals. A man pictured wearing a protective mask as he waits with his dog for a food donation
A long line of cars gathered at the food bank on Thursday where volunteers piled in bags of dog and cat food into the trunks of waiting cars at the Doral, Florida facility
Lending a helping hand: Eduardo Rodriguez wears a protective face mask as he tosses a bag of dog food into a vehicle at a drive-through pet food bank held by the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center
Stacks of giant bags of cat and dog food were laid under tents at the Doral facility. Cars pulled up to the tents with their trunks open and volunteers placed the food inside in an effective strategy to help the needy while practicing social distancing
Thursday's event was the second pet food bank organized by Miami-Dade Animal Services to help families struggling to make ends meet as over 30million Americans have filed for unemployment in light of the pandemic
Piles of pet food were stacked under giant white tents as volunteers hauled bags into the open trucks of customers, lending a helping hand while practicing social distancing.
Floridians were able to help pet owners get relief thanks to a massive donation from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty and with support from the Miami-Dade Police Department and kynghidongduong.vn the City of Doral Police Department.
In Florida there are more than 33,600 cases of COVID-19 and there have been over 1,200 deaths from the deadly virus.
Throughout the state pet food banks are supporting families in need in Broward and Palm Beach counties multiple days a week on a first come, first served basis.
Some places like Passion for Paws in West Palm Beach are offering to pay for veterinary costs for cash-strapped pet owners, including the cost of emergency surgery and annual exams.
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Volunteers put pieces of paper indicating what kind of animal food was needed on the hood of customer cars
Cops were onside directing traffic at the drive-thru food bank where cars lined up for blocks on Thursday
Stronger together: Volunteers wore masks and gloves as they handed out much-needed pet food to families in need
Floridians were able to help pet owners get relief thanks to a massive donation from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty and with support from the Miami-Dade Police Department and the City of Doral Police Department
Many locals brought their pets to the drive-thru center while wearing protective masks
Similar scenes of endless lines at pet food distribution centers have emerged across the country.
In Michigan, the Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter durned into a pet food bank, offering food and essential supplies outside of its front entrance in Mason.
In Maryland, the Humane Society of the United States has helped organize food shelters across the state for families struggling to put food on the table and in pet food bowls.
In Pittsburgh, trương gia giới Pennsylvania more than 1,000 people lined up last week at the Animal Friends Chow Wagon Pet Food Ban,k giving relief to dog and cat owners in need.
Beatrice Diaz wears a protective face mask as she passes out pet food at the drive-thru food bank on Thursday
In Florida, there are more than 33,600 cases of COVID-19 and there have been over 1,200 deaths from the deadly virus
Throughout the state pet food banks are supporting families in need in Broward and Palm Beach counties multiple days a week on a first come, first served basis. Eduardo Rodriguez pictured passing out bags of dog food at the drive through Thursday
Some places like Passion for Paws in West Palm Beach are offering to pay for veterinary costs for cash-strapped pet owners, including the cost of emergency surgery and annual exams. Cars pictured being directed through the drive-thru food bank
A curious pup looks out of a car window at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center during the pet food bank event Thursday
Giant white tents held hundreds of bags of pet food at Thursday's drive-thru pet food bank
Workers pictured loading massive bags of dog food into a vehicle at the Thursday pet food bank
Veronica Vazquez pictured wearing a protective mask as she distributes pet food at the drive-thru pet bank on Thursday