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The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) began the “Bountiful Bowls” pet food assistance program, Sunday, October 26, 2008. HSHV’s Bountiful Bowls program assists Washtenaw County, Canton and Plymouth residents who are having difficulty meeting the nutritional needs of their dog or cat due to financial burden. 

In these tough economic times, more families are forced to turn their pets over to local shelters as they can no longer afford to care for them.   This is the case in Washtenaw County where HSHV has experienced a 75% increase in owner surrendered animals due to home foreclosures, evictions, moves, and increased financial burdens.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES:

Because funds are limited, the program should supplement your monthly supply of pet food, not be the sole source of food for pets. Applicants must be residents of Washtenaw County, Canton or Plymouth. Food can be picked up once a month per family.

Membership Terms

• Food for the program is donated to HSHV by the generosity of our community partners; therefore, we can not guarantee that food is always available.
  
  
• The recipient can not acquire more animals while participating in this program and will not be allowed to adopt from HSHV. Food will be provided for up to 5 animals.
  
  
• Monthly food pick up is on Sundays from noon-5:00pm. 
  
  
• Lost food buckets will replaced only once during a 6-month period.
  
   
• Membership may be revoked at the discretion of HSHV.
  
  
• Download an application
  
  

How Can You Help? :

Donations of pet food for this program comes from different sources which includes private citizens & local stores. Donations can be dropped off anytime during normal adoption hours at the Shelter.

If you would like to make a monetary donation to support this important program, please click here.

HSHV will accept the following donated food:

• Dog and cat food in the original unopened bag within 3 months after the expiration date
  
• Dog and cat food in the original opened bag within 3 months after the expiration date, providing it is free of bugs or rodent waste

If you have questions or for more information, please contact Kelly at (734) 661-3517 or e-mail kelly@hshv.org.