“Stuff the Bus” for Norfolk Animal Care Center

NORFOLK, Va. - It's been a very busy summer at the Norfolk Animal Care Center's (NACC) pet pantry, and we need your help getting stocked up so we can help pets and their families this fall.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, NACC's Waggin' Wheels will be parked in front of the shelter (5585 Sabre Rd.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special "Stuff the Bus" drive-up and drop-off pet food donation drive. All you have to do is drive up and shelter staff will be on hand to accept your generous donations of dog and cat food, any flavor, any brand, wet or dry - as long as it's new and unopened. No need to get out of the car!

And speaking of those generous donations, some of the shelter's other most-needed items include new or gently used towels, blankets, toys, leashes and harnesses of all sizes. Perfect timing if you're doing some fall cleaning and decluttering. Click here for a full list of items.

If you can't make it to this donation drive, you can help anytime by shopping the NACC Amazon Wish List.

Are you looking for a furry friend to go on fall hikes and pumpkin spice latte runs with you? Adopt from NACC! There are many wonderful dogs, cats and small animals at the shelter waiting for their forever homes.

Unable to adopt right now? You can still help! NACC is always looking for foster families be a part of an animal's lifesaving journey by providing a temporary home and TLC away from the shelter. Volunteering is another wonderful and rewarding way to help. Email [email protected] for more details on fostering and volunteering, or call (757) 441-5505.

Be sure to connect with NACC on social media @norfolkanimals and online at www.norfolk.gov/nacc.