Hillsborough Pet Store Offers Free Pet Food For Federal Workers

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Amwell Pet Supply in Hillsborough is offering free pet food as a way to lending a helping hand to government workers during the shutdown.

“I don’t think anyone should ever not be able to feed their pet,” Amwell Pet Supply owner Hope Valenti said. “Some people are really struggling, it’s really sad. Some people could lose their houses. This is the least we could do.”

Around 800,000 federal employees have been furloughed or working without pay since Dec. 21 and won't receive their next paychecks until the government reopens.

Federal employees can stop by the store and receive a free 5 pound bag of dog food or 2.5 pound bag of cat food. Food will also be available for small animals (such as hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs and more) and bird and fish.

Workers just need to show their federal ID badge.

"I’m a small business owner in Hillsborough and I thought it was the right thing to do," Valenti said. "For my store, I am not in it for the money, which may sound bizarre, but I want to help people and rescue animals."

Amwell Pet Supply is located at 434 Route 206 South. For more information call 908-359-5117 or email Amwellpetsupply@optonline.net or visit amwellpetsupply.com.

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