To the Editor:

I’m a volunteer at the Potsdam Humane Society, in response to “Outraged” in the Feb. 1-8 issue of North Country This Week, to start I would like to sincerely thank you for all the donations you have given over the years they make a real difference in the lives of Shelter Animals.

The Potsdam Humane Society has wish lists on their website and links to an Amazon wish list and posted in the shelter, none of have dry animal food on them, they request canned food, used for giving medicine, and treats along with cleaning\office supplies.

As you know it’s important to an animals digestive system to have consistency in their daily diet, the shelter feeds the animals the same food, at the same time, everyday.

The shelter also has a food bank of sorts that has cosmetically damaged containers or donated food that cannot be sold by our local retail stores and people who have recently lost a pet or whose pet turned their nose up at a particular food. The bank is for people who are having a hard time temporarily making ends meet and not as a means of regularly feeding their animals. People receiving food\litter are entered into a database and are asked for proof of license and rabies shot before receiving the food.

The food also goes to feral cats the shelter helps out by vetting and returning them to their colonies as an option to euthanasia.

The Shelter will also help out other local rescues sharing this resource and a raccoon rehabilitation operation.

This system has actually prevented several animals from being surrendered to the shelter and have been able to stay with their families through financially tough times.

Matt Anable

Parishville