03/20/2026
EXCITING GIVING OPPORTUNITY
While all of us animal lovers are aware of the emotional bond between people and their pets, we don’t always stop to think about what that bond can mean when it’s all you have. Often when people escape domestic violence situations, there is not time for planning or getting together many belongings and while there are programs in place through local police departments and non-profit organizations to help with the needs of adults and children in those situations, up until now there have been no local resources available when pets are involved. Because we believe this is a need we, in the animal care world, are uniquely equipped to help with, we are so excited to be joining up with Tala's Closet at their new Grand Rapids location where people fleeing domestic violence with their pets will be able to get emergency supplies. These supplies include collars, leashes, food bowls, toys, beds, litterboxes and litter. And that is where we are hoping your support might come in. We will be looking for donations (monetary or physical items on the Wishlist) to stock the Pet Closet. This is a project that we believe has the ability to make a huge positive impact on our community and we are so excited to see how it blesses others both through the giving and receiving.
Items should be new or gently used and can be dropped off at Jelsema Veterinary Clinic 3510 Chicago Drive in Hudsonville Mon-Thur 8-7 and Fri 8-5.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out to elissa@talascloset.org for help today.
