Burns hosts annual Pet Food Drive in conjunction with April being ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month’
Rep. Frank Burns March 24, 2017 | 12:25 PM
EBENSBURG, March 24 – Seizing the opportunity to remind folks that he favors stiffer animal abuse penalties, state Rep. Frank Burns will host his annual Pet Food Drive from April 1 through 30 at his four offices and in participating 72nd Legislative District schools.
Burns, D-Cambria, noted that April is an opportune time to start the drive, as it is “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals” month. He is asking residents to donate non-perishable pet food items, either in the classrooms of participating schools or at one of his four constituent service offices:
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535 Fairfield Ave., Lower Yoder Township, Johnstown, 15906;
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119 S. Center St., Ebensburg, 15931;
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112-A Munster Road, Portage, 15946; or
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Patton Senior Center, 405 Park Ave., 16668 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays).
In addition to schools, Burns is coordinating this drive with a local animal protection organization. As in years past, Burns will arrange for school pickup and delivery of the items to that county organization.
“Residents of the 72nd Legislative District have always shown great support for this effort – we literally get truckloads of donated pet food items from the schools – and I’m confident that they’ll do so again,” Burns said. “This cause is something that’s near and dear to all of our hearts.”
Burns also noted he has been a staunch advocate of toughening the commonwealth’s animal abuse penalties, increasing them from two years in prison and a $1,000 fine.
“When you’re an animal lover like me, it’s hard to look the other way when innocent, loving creatures are being neglected or abused,” Burns said.