Lockport, August 29, 2017 – Much of the state of Texas,
along with other portions of the southern part of the United States, has been
devastated by Hurricane Harvey and the torrential floods that follow the storm.
Some residents of Lockport are teaming up with the animal rescue group Rescued
Treasures out of Rochester, NY to put together supplies that will be used to
help displaced pets and animals in need throughout the region. Donations will
be taken starting Tuesday August 29th through Friday September 1st.
The group needs items such as crates, carriers, dog food, cat
food, cat litter, pee pads, newspaper, bleach, clean buckets, spray bottles,
towels, and anything else that could be used to comfort or help animals as they
are rescued. Drop-off points have been set up in three spots around Lockport.
Anyone wishing to donate any item can go to any one of the three drop-off spots
during their business hours. All items will be collected on Saturday afternoon
by Rescued Treasures and taken to Texas. The drop-off points are:
PetSmart
5722 South Transit Road
Lockport, NY
Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. (you can donate up to the time the truck arrives at PetSmart)
Donner Creek Veterinary
Clinic
5950 Robinson Road
Lockport, NY
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Wednesday and Thursday), 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Friday) (No Saturday
donations please)
Redhouse Music
2716 Main Street
Newfane, NY
Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. (No Saturday donations please)
If you would like to make
donations after hours, you can contact store owner Eric Koch at 716-778-5646.
When the supplies are collected, they will be taken to Texas
where Rescued Treasures will partner directly with other animal rescue groups
to utilize the supplies. These supplies will not be delivered to areas that do
not need them, and any supplies not used in Texas will be used elsewhere.
If you would prefer to donate money, please do not bring it
to the drop-off sites. You can donate through PayPal at https://www.rescued-treasures.com/how-can-you-help/. For
more details on donating to Rescued Treasures, please go to https://www.rescued-treasures.com/.
For more information on the Lockport donations, please send
an email to georgenroot3@gmail.com.