Monongalia County Canine Adoption Center gives away free pet food

The Monongalia County Canine Adoption Center held its first free pet food giveaway in Morgantown, providing food for 50 dogs and 55 cats and serving 17 families; leftover food is available at 106 Lockside Road in Westover.

The Monongalia County Canine Adoption Center held a free pet food giveaway in Morgantown on Friday. It was the center's first event of this kind. Most of the food was donated by local residents and area businesses. Attendees took a ticket at the admission table and then received one bag of food per household animal at the food shed. Event details: - The distribution provided food for 50 dogs and 55 cats. - The event served 17 families from north central West Virginia. - Most supplies were donated by local residents and businesses. - Attendees grabbed a ticket at admission, then collected one bag per animal at the food shed. - Leftover food is being given away at 106 Lockside Road, Westover, WV 26501. Summary: The center said the distribution helped families keep pets during short-term financial strain, and the supervisor noted it can help avoid surrendering animals to the pound. Undetermined at this time.