Proton Pets: A Ghostly Global Pet Food Donation Initiative

Proton Pets, spearheaded by Ghostbusters, Virginia, is a worldwide initiative to support local pets and animal welfare in our communities. It strives to make a tangible difference in the lives of both pets and their owners by encouraging pet food donations and raising awareness about the importance of pet pantries.

The Importance of Pet Pantries

Pet pantries play a vital role in keeping pets happy, healthy, and in loving homes. Affording pet food can be a significant challenge for families facing financial difficulties. Pet pantries alleviate this burden by providing essential sustenance for pets, ensuring they remain well-fed and cared for. This support is crucial in preventing pets from being surrendered to shelters due to economic hardship. By supporting pet pantries, Proton Pets helps strengthen the bond between pets and their owners, reducing the strain on animal shelters.

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How to Answer the Call

Individuals, businesses, and community organizations can all contribute to the Proton Pets initiative. Please look below for a local or virtual fundraising effort for you. Here are also some ways you can help:

  • Donate pet food

    Most pet pantries accept unopened, unexpired pet food donations. Contact your local pet pantry to find out what items are most needed.

  • Find a Proton Pet Food Drive

    Gather your friends, family, or colleagues to collect pet food donations for your local pet pantry.

  • Spread the Word

    Share information about Proton Pets and the importance of pet pantries with your network.

  • Volunteer Your Time

    Many pet pantries rely on volunteers to sort donations, distribute food, and perform other tasks.

Join the Proton Pets Movement

By supporting Proton Pets, you can make a meaningful contribution to animal welfare in your community. Together, we can ensure that all pets have access to the food they need to thrive. For more information about Proton Pets and how to get involved, please email GBVAEvents@gmail.com.

United States Local Drives (1)

Virginia (1)

Jun 14, 2025, 10:00 AM
Petco
5709 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Rescheduled from bad weather Help Stuff the Ecto with Pet Food for pet pantries in the area
https://fredspca.org/events/petco-adoption-event-ap12/

United States Past Local Drives (3)

Michigan (1)

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Central Michigan Ghostbusters have collected for Human Society of Midland County from Apr 1 – 30, 2025. If you havnt heard for the whole month of April we are collecting stuff for dogs and cats and giving them to two shelters in the midland area If you havnt done so already get cat toys dog toys treats food kitty litter to The Undercroft, LLC in the Midland Mall At the end of the month dog stuff will go to Humane Society of Midland County and the cat stuff will go to Cozy Cats Cafe in Sanford

New Jersey (1)

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NYC Ghostbusters have collected for Trinity Place Shelter from Apr 26, 2025, 10:00 AM. Join the NYC Ghostbusters at Geek Flea 25 as they raise funds for local animal shelters.
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Virginia (1)

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Ghostbusters, Virginia have collected for Proton Pets Pet pantry from Apr 27, 2025, 11:00 AM. Help Stuff the Ecto with pet food for local Pet pantries in the Virginia beach area

United States Past Virtual Fundraisers (1)

Illinois (1)

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Windy City Ghostbusters have collected for Chicago Rescue Authority, Touched By an Animal from Apr 1 – 30, 2025. All this April we are raising funds for Chicago Rescue Authority and Touched By An Animal / Cats-Are-Purrsons, Too! Visit https://linktr.ee/windycitygb to donate or scan the QR code to help us help the animals!
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