Supply Drive In Natick For National Pet Day

NATICK, MA — The dogs days of spring are here — and also the cat days, goldfish days and parakeet days.

For National Pet Day, which will officially be recognized Sunday, the Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy will host a daylong supply drive for local shelters. The supplies will go to the local nonprofits Stray Pets In Need (Wellesley), MetroWest Humane Society (Ashland) and BayPath Humane Society (Hopkinton).

There are some specific pet supplies the sponsors are asking for: non-clumping cat litter, hand towels, canned food, dry dog and cat food, pet deodorizers and household cleaner, potty training pads, gift cards to pet stores, dish detergent and trash bags.

National Pet Day was first recognized in 2006, and is meant as a day to volunteer or donate to help animals living in shelters, according to the day's website.

The Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy pet supply drive will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at 37 Washington Ave.