HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Three Huntsville-area YMCAs are collecting non-perishable and canned food to help people in the community in need.
Help your neighbors in need by helping Heart of the YMCA collect non-perishable canned goods to stock the Food Bank of North Alabama.
Drop-off Dates: November 9-December 15, 2020
Help sustain families and individuals with contributions of canned food at your local YMCA!
Suggested Items:
Peanut Butter
Soup
Crackers
Cereal
Tuna and chicken cans & pouches
You can drop off donations at these YMCAs:
Downtown YMCA, 101 Church Street
Southeast YMCA, 1000 Weatherly Road
Hogan YMCA, 130 Park Square Lane (Madison)
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Having Thanksgiving dinner? Make sure your pets are safe.
Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving in person or virtually, there's no doubt you'll be eating a big meal, but not all the foods we eat are safe for our pets.
Before you give your furry friends some of your Thanksgiving meal, make sure you know what is and isn't safe for them to eat.
Greater Huntsville Humane Society Veterinarian, Dr. Wesley Clendinen, says it's common for people to have a sick pet on or after Thanksgiving because those pets ate something delicious, but dangerous.
It may be hard to say no, but stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, and chocolate desserts are a no go for your pets. Grapes and onions are also dangerous and can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
The only safe options are plain, cooked sweet potato and plain boneless, skinless white turkey or chicken breast.
