Louth animal charities to benefit from Maxi Zoo donation

Maxi Zoo Ireland has donated €200,000 worth of pet products and food to various charities across Ireland, including in Louth.

Nationally, 25 animal welfare organisations across 15 counties will benefit from this donation, which includes dog food, cat food and non-food products such as bedding, toys, leashes, collars and puppy pads.

Maxi Zoo has 30 stores nationwide, including at the M1 Retail Park in Drogheda, and Dundalk Retail Park. Drogheda Animal Rescue and Louth SPCA will both receive product through this initiative. Drogheda Animal Rescue is a non-profit, voluntary organisation committed to providing shelter and care to abandoned, strayed, neglected, abused and injured dogs, cats, wildlife and other companion animals.

Louth SPCA aims to improve the welfare of all animals – both domestic and wild – through a range of activities, including inspection of reported cases of cruelty, organising the fostering and rehoming of animals, and provision of education on animal welfare.

Enrico De Luca, Managing Director at Maxi Zoo said:

"We were delighted to be in a position to donate this vast array of pet products to dozens of charities across Ireland. As a company deeply invested in the wellbeing of animals, we believe it's our responsibility to support those who work tirelessly to care for animals in need.

"This donation reflects our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of animals and those who care for them. We would like to thank all our Maxi Zoo customers who have been so supportive in each of our 30 stores, and who always get behind our community initiatives."

The campaign is one of many ways in which Maxi Zoo Ireland is involved with the welfare of animals. It also partnered with Husky Rescue Ireland in October of last year, to raise money for the organisation through its Friendship Connects Pendants campaign. Furthermore, the Shelter Wishes campaign, which ran in December 2023, saw Maxi Zoo customers granting 3,839 wishes to animal welfare organisations across 15 counties.