SUNBURY, Pa., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Weis Markets currently reported its Paws for Pets module generated $191,000 in donations and house pet reserve for 94 local animal shelters and rescue organizations in its 5 state marketplace area, scarcely twice the complete lifted in 2011.
The 4 week module ran by Memorial Day week end in the Company's stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. During this time, 64 stores moreover hosted house pet adopt-a-thon events with local house pet organizations.
Weis Markets' Schoenersville Road store in Bethlehem, PA led all stores by raising $4,347 in amalgamated donations for Animals in Distress, a house pet protection located in Coopersburg, PA.
"This year, you updated a number of contribution options and as a outcome you scarcely doubled what you lifted in 2011," mentioned Dennis Curtin, Director of Public Relations. "Many of the partners worked hard to enlarge ! on the whole recognition of the program; you are thankful for their efforts and you are moreover thankful to the customers for their goodwill at a time when animal rescue agencies are saying record demand."
In 2011, Weis Markets lifted $98,000 for Paws for Pets. A new choice this year authorised customers to make donations when they purchased vouchers for $1, $3 or $5, or Paws for Pets bracelets for $1, with all deduction donated at store turn to local shelters.
Weis Markets' customers moreover donated dog, cat, puppy and kitten food, cat litter, collars, harnesses and leashes, toys and treats, house pet shampoos, spike clippers, house pet brushes, combs, food and H2O bowls, dishwashing liquid, bleach, new mops and brooms, towels/washcloths and powder-free latex gloves.
ABOUT WEIS MARKETS
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets is imprinting its 100th year of operation in 2012. It currently operates 162 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryl! and, New York, New Jersey and West Virginia.
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