Louth charities to benefit from Maxi Zoo product donation

Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest specialty pet retailer, has donated €90,000 worth of pet product to animal charities across the country, including to two charities in Louth. 

The product includes dog food, cat food and non-food products such as bedding, toys, leashes, collars and puppy pads. All of the organisations in receipt of the stock are voluntary and rely on donations to continue operating. 32 organisations across 17 counties will receive the donation, following a nationwide drive.

In Louth, the recipient charities are Louth SPCA and Drogheda Animal Rescue. The LSPCA 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.

Drogheda Animal Rescue provides shelter and care to abandoned, strayed, neglected, abused, and injured dogs and cats. All of the animals in care by DAR are neutered before being rehomed, and all potential new homes and owners are vetted to ensure that the animals will be well looked after and cared for by their new owners. It is DAR’s policy not to put a healthy animal to sleep. 

Rory Farrell, Head of Sales Maxi Zoo Ireland said, “While so many people love and care for their pets, the sad reality is, there are many animals suffering and in need of help. This is why these organisations, that operate on the ground in local areas and in a voluntary capacity, are so vital. Community is really important to us at Maxi Zoo and we are grateful to be in a position to donate this product on such a widespread scale to those that need it."

The campaign is one of many ways in which Maxi Zoo Ireland is involved with the welfare of animals. The company donated over €6,500 to the Irish Blue Cross recently, as part of its ‘Together for Pets’ campaign, while Maxi Zoo also saw its customers granting 2,564 wishes to animal welfare organisations across 17 counties in 2024, through its annual Shelter Wishes campaign. 

For more information on Maxi Zoo’s community work, visit: https://www.maxizoo.ie/maxizoo-loves-ireland/