Bark Drop 2021
Last year our local shelters were truly blessed by the generosity of all of our great residents, local businesses and friends. This year continues to be difficult for everyone across the country. This has resulted in our shelters taking in more furry friends than ever. Especially, since many have been called back into work and can no longer care for their furry friends.
Can we show them how much we care? Can we make this year even better than last year by donating even more food, toys and supplies?
Reach out to your place of work and see if we can get a corporate donation!! (We will have a flyer for corporate sponsors).
These shelters talk about the great citizens and businesses of West Windsor and their huge hearts. I have never in my life experienced such caring and generosity and I look forward to this time every year!
The world famous Bark Brigade - where Officers, friends and family work together to create a huge line from the trailer to the shelter and all the donations are passed from hand to hand to deliver them all. I see this artery of donations and love going into the shelters and everyone is smiling and laughing as they see the looks on the faces of the shelter staff and later visit with some of the pups. This is what giving is all about and it makes my year!!
Please go to your business, go to your family, go to your friends and go to your kids. Have them give! What better way to give to these loving and caring best friends! If they can't get their wish of a home, then maybe we can bring a home to them and show them all the love they deserve! (OK, so did I do good with the guilt! It worked on me, I already donated toys and food!)
Official Statement:
Chief Garofalo and all the members of the West Windsor Police Department / PBA271 including K9's Mackey, Hodge, and Phoenix (& K9 Ret. Cherno) are proud to announce the 8th Annual Operation Bark Drop, Dog/Cat Toy & Food Drive to be distributed to local animal shelters throughout the area.
Please go online to https://a.co/1xuyyLg and order directly or take the items listed and order through your favorite store. You can mail them directly or bring all items to West Windsor Police HQ, Blue Bin in the Lobby by 12/12.
Items will be distributed to several local shelters based on items received and quantity.
Items Needed:
Cat beds, Dog beds, Cat hidey beds, cat tent, Scratching Posts, Dog & cat toys ,Heartgard, Nexgard (dogs 40lb.+),Frontline ,Dog & cat shampoo, Dog collars (all sizes), halters/harnesses & leashes,Premier-Easy Walk (front leading) harnesses for dogs (medium, large),Canned Dog & Cat Food & Treats, Dog Bully Sticks,"Tough" dog toys (Nylabones, Kongs, etc) NO Rawhide please! KMR (kitten milk replacer), Pill Pockets for dogs & cats, paper towels.
Those wishing to mail a donation or use online shopping can mail their contributions to:
West Windsor Police Department
Attn: BarkDrop
20 Municipal Drive
West Windsor NJ 08550
Contact Chief Garofalo (garfo@westwindsorpolice.com) with any concerns.
Most important of all. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for what you have done for the last seven years. You have shown unmatched kindness and love and have shown me what this community is truly all about.
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Chief Robert Garofalo PhD(c)
Accredited Chief Executive
