Coronavirus: Inverness Cat Rescue sets up emergency food bank for cats
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Inverness Cat Rescue has set up an emergency food bank for cats to help owners facing hardship during coronavirus crisis.
A organisation stated: "With your support we are hoping to set up a food bank to help vulnerable and out-of-work people keep their cats fed during the present health crisis.
"We would firstly like to appeal for donations of cat food (however small), and, to minimise contact with ourselves, we ask that these be left on our doorstep at 37 Creag Dhubh Terrace (IV3 8QG). A note to let us know who donated the food would be appreciated. We also intend to use our funds to finance the purchase of supplies.
"We would like to be informed of any elderly or otherwise vulnerable cat owners who are unable to get out to buy cat food because of self isolation. We would then be happy to deliver (Inverness only at the moment) and leave the cat food on their doorstep. Remuneration or a donation in these cases would be very much appreciated.
"For people who have lost their jobs, or who are temporarily laid off, we understand that there may be difficulty in keeping their families fed, and that their pets may have to take a back seat. In these cases we would hope to be able to help these people to keep their cats fed and healthy by donating food to them.
"We have no idea what response we may get from this project. Perhaps very little. But if we find that there is a great demand then we may also appeal for help in distribution.
"Please note that unless your income has changed due to job loss, which renders you unable to pay for your cats' food that we are providing this helpline as a delivery service only for people who are self isolating, and not as free cat food provision to those whose income hasn't changed. We would expect these people to pay us for their cat food as they normally would at the time of delivery, which would free up our limited resources for those who are in dire straits due to change of circumstances.
"We are providing free donations of food as a help for those who have had their incomes drastically reduced and changed due to job loss (eg families with children to feed). We do not expect remuneration from these people."
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