IndyHumane Hosting Pet Food Shop For Furloughed Federal Employees

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – IndyHumane announced Wednesday, Jan. 23 it will be providing a one day, free, emergency pop up shop Saturday, Jan. 26 for furloughed employees affected by the current government shutdown. According to IndyHumane, furloughed workers can get free dog and cat food for their animals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday by showing their federal government identification

The pop up shop will be located at IndyHumane’s Animal Welfare Center, 456 North Holmes Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.

IndyHumane said only federal employees will be allowed in the pop up shop, which will be hosted by IndyHumane's Rescue Relief Program.

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“Shutdowns affect more than a government employee’s day-to-day routine,” said David Horth, CEO of IndyHumane, in a release sent to Patch. “In many instances it impacts their ability to provide for their family. Pets are just as much a part of those families, and they need to be taken care of. We are happy to help keep those animals fed, safe and healthy.”

Again, IndyHumane said federal employees must show their government identification card to participate in Saturday's pop up shop.

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According to a release, Through the IndyHumane Rescue Relief Program, the organization rescues bags of pet food and supplies from local pet supply companies that would otherwise be trashed or discarded, and redistributes them to animal welfare organizations. In 2017, over 430,000 pounds of food and supplies were rescued and distributed to rescues and shelters in the Midwest, IndyHumane said.

Click here to learn more about IndyHumane’s Rescue Relief Program, to volunteer or to get involved. You can also visit the IndyHumane Facebook page and indyhumane.org for more information and details on adoptable pets.

The Indianapolis Zoo and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis are also reaching out to federal employees working without pay or who've been furloughed, and their immediate family members. Both downtown spots are offering free admission, in effect through March 31 at the zoo and March 10 at the museum. The zoo is also offering free parking to this group through March 31.

You must bring your Indiana photo ID and a recent pay stub to both places in order to obtain the special offers.

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