On Thanksgiving Day 20 Pongo volunteers came together to pack kibble during our Special Edition Thanksgiving Day Kibble Pack Event. And 10 of them were new volunteers. Each one of us sharing a desire to give back to those less fortunate on this day of thanks.  Working as a team, together we packed more than 2,000 lbs of kibble; some of which became Thanksgiving dinner for many hungry animals. Making the difference between going to bed with a full tummy instead of going to bed with an empty one.

Adding to our gratitude was when John stopped by to get food for his seven kitties. John has fallen on some very tough times and currently lives with his 80 year-old mother. Both are battling severe health problems. But when their neighbor moved away and left their five cats behind, John immediately stepped up and adopted them too. Although he could barely afford to keep his own family fed, he was not going to let these five kitties go hungry. But as he explained, feeding seven kitties is a lot more expensive than feeding just two, so he asked for our help. Not only did we send him home with cat food, but we also sent him home with Thanksgiving Dinner and fresh pumpkin pie for dessert. That way his entire family could eat together.

In every community, there is work to be done. In every heart, there is the power to do it. Helping feed seven kitties, and helping feed John on his Mom on this Thanksgiving Day.  These are the times that make us thankful. And this is why we Pongo.