A supporter of Libre’s Law, Burns hosts Pet Food Drive throughout April, which is ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month’
Rep. Frank Burns March 26, 2018 | 10:56 AM
EBENSBURG, March 26 – Noting his strong support for Libre’s Law, the 2017 update of Pennsylvania’s animal abuse statute, 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 hold 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.
“Every year, we collect and deliver truckloads of pet food that was donated at our offices and at participating schools,” Burns said. “Of all the events we plan throughout the year, this is always one that tops the list when it comes to people’s overwhelming generosity.”
Schools scheduled to participate in this Pet Food Drive include:
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Cambria County Christian School
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Cambria Heights Elementary, Carrolltown
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Cambria Heights Middle, Patton
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Cambria Heights High, Patton
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Central Cambria School District, Ebensburg
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Central Cambria, Jackson Elementary
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Penn Cambria Intermediate, Lilly
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Penn Cambria Middle, Gallitzin
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Saint Benedict School, Carrolltown
Burns said he wants to remind 72nd Legislative District residents that Libre’s Law clarified the state’s animal abuse law and increased the penalties for abusing any animal.