Community Helps Rescue Collect Hundreds Of Cans To Help Dogs

ROMEOVILLE, IL — To continue his philanthropic work and take care of animals, the owner of a shelter in Romeoville had asked residents to collect aluminum cans, which he could then sell at the scrapyard.

Daniel Pomatto, owner of Mama Zoey & Puppies Rescue, has been collecting cans since May.

"What we do is we collect the cans for a couple pennies per can. Instead of the Waste Management making money, we'll end up taking the money and putting it towards a medical bill or something else for the dogs," Pomatto told Patch during an earlier interview.

As of now, he has collected over $250. He always knew the amount would not be exorbitant, but, whatever has been collected, "it will definitely help."

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Pomatto said monetary donations help cover bills, and sometimes people also donate food and blankets, along with cleaning supplies. They also organize several fundraisers and attend adoption events during the year. However, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, raiding funds has been difficult this year.

"If somehow we could raise $10,000 that would almost take care of the year for us in dog vet bills and a lot of other stuff," he said. "It would just give us that stability that we so need every year we struggle with dogs that are sick and need a lot of vet care."

The rescue is still collecting the cans. Residents can notify them that they have cans, and it will collect the cans from individual homes. Those donating will also be provided with a tax write-off.

"Every penny counts every donation counts used and new stuff is always needed," he said. "So the cans really help."

Mama Zoey & Puppies Rescue opened in 2014 when Pomatto and his wife, Kendall, took in Zoey, a stray in Will County. She was very far along in her pregnancy, and shelters did not want to incur added cost of the puppies.

When the couple heard about her possible euthanization, they opened their doors to her. On July 4, she gave birth to 11 healthy puppies.

"I deeply appreciate this opportunity in these trying times and every bit counts," Pomatto said. "That the only time you should look down on someone is when you are helping them up. You never know what people are going through and your help can truly make a difference."

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