Rocky's Ace Hardware holds holiday pet food drive

Springfield, Massachusetts-based Rocky's Ace Hardware is getting ready for its fourth annual holiday pet food drive.

All 32 Rocky's Ace Hardware stores have partnered with their local Humane Society or Shelter to collect food for homeless and abandoned pets in their communities. The collection areas will be marked with signs and baskets.

“The drive has become an annual tradition here at Rocky’s. It’s a fantastic opportunity for concerned individuals to help innocent animals without having to make a separate trip to their area Animal Shelter or Humane Society,” said Rocco Falcone, president and CEO. “Over the last three annual drives, Rocky’s and our concerned customers have managed to donate over nine tons of much needed food and supplies to worthy organizations. We want to ensure that we keep with that tradition of giving back to the communities we serve."

Last year's drive brought in a haul of over 8,000 pounds of food and toys, pet beds and other various supplies.

Rocky's is hoping to top that number this year, and is also welcoming other pet supplies like cleaning products.

The drive is running through Dec. 23. All donations will be delivered to the Shelter or Humane Society on or about Dec. 24.