The group Pit-A-Billy announced that its 2nd “Helping Homeless Hounds” drive will take place in Shoreline on July 23rd at 5PM. The FREE pet store will provide pet food and supplies for homeless and low income pet owners in Shoreline and North Seattle. The location will be announced at a later date.
Pet owners were lined up waiting for the free pet store to open outside the Union Gospel Mission last February. Photo from Seattle DogSpot.
Pit-A-Billy held its first Helping Homeless Hounds event at the Union Gospel Mission in downtown Seattle February, and it provided pet food and supplies to dozens of homeless and low income pet owners.
Between now and July 23rd, Pit-A-Billy will be collecting donations for its Free Pet Store. Here is the info regarding what items they need and where you can drop them off:
ITEMS NEEDED
FOR DOGS:
- Unopened & Labeled Food & Treats
- Poo Bags
- Leashes & Collars (there’s a great need for smaller sizes)
- Harnesses (there’s a great need for smaller sizes)
- Coats & Reflective Gear (there’s a great need for smaller sizes)
- Dental Chews & Hygiene Products
- Flea Medication
- Bedding & Self Warming Crate Pads
Generous donors contributed food, leashes, blankets, collars, flea medication, dog beds, and toys. Photo from Seattle DogSpot.
- Pee Pads
- Toys & Chew Bones
FOR CATS:
- Unopened & Labeled Food & Treats
- Collars
- Flea Medication
- Toys
HOW TO DONATE:
DROP OFF LOCATIONS AT:
- Pet Pros, (Lake City), 10304 Lake City Way NE, Seattle through June 25th
- ZOOM ROOM, Seattle, 10004 Aurora Ave N, Seattle through June 25th
- Gallaghers Where U Brew, 180 W Dayton St, Edmonds through June 25th
MAY 1st
- Piccadilly Circus Pub, 1104 1st St., Snohomish through June 25th
- Amazon Wishlist opens and will be ready for orders through June 25th.
- Short Term donation bins placed in hyper local stores TBA.
JUNE
- The Seattle Barkery, Every Saturday @ The Shoreline Farmers Market (JUNE ONLY!)
- More Locations TBD
MONETARY Donations accepted through PayPal at pitabilly13@gmail.com
You do not need a PayPal account to donate!
Pit-A-Billy will start asking for volunteers in June. Watch the Pit-A-Billy Helping Homeless Hounds page for updates.
Is this only for Seattle and Shoreline residents. I work with homeless women and family in Kirkland who have dogs, cats, and rats.
No, it’s for anyone. The organizers wanted to hold it in Shoreline to give the homeless in that area an opportunity to get food and supplies, but any homeless/low income folks are welcome.
What – if any – documentation do people need to bring? Also, must their companions be present?
No documentation required, and you don’t have to bring your pets.