A Roanoke Valley moving company is spending October collecting pet supplies to benefit a local animal welfare organization. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK-Roanoke/Salem is hosting its third annual “Movers for Mutts” donation drive through October 31, with all collected items supporting Angels of Assisi.
Donation drive supports more than just an adoption center
The campaign is collecting dog and cat toys, canned and dry pet food, litter, cleaning supplies, collars, leashes, and blankets for Angels of Assisi, which recently moved to a new facility on Franklin Road in Roanoke.
Chris Beckley, sales manager at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK-Roanoke/Salem, explained why they chose to partner with Angels of Assisi rather than a traditional animal shelter.
“Angels of Assisi is actually more than just a shelter slash adoption agency,” Beckley said. “They have a community pet clinic and very affordable pet care for those that don’t want to take their pet to a veterinarian. They also serve as a farm sanctuary. And the third program that they do, which I think is really, really good, they have a safety net program…which offers temporary housing for pets of people that are experiencing domestic violence and other emergency situations.”
Building on previous success with ambitious goals
The local franchise is looking to exceed last year’s collection totals as part of a nationwide effort that made a significant impact in 2024…