Donations currently being accepted for KONGsgiving food drive in support of Bark Nation

Donations currently being accepted for KONGsgiving food drive in support of Bark Nation

Detroit Mercy’s Physician Assistant Program’s William Beaumont Society Class of 2026 is organizing a KONGsgiving food drive in support of Bark Nation!

KONGsgiving is Bark Nation’s biggest (and probably favorite) shelter enrichment initiative. This is their 11th year stuffing KONGs with Thanksgiving dinner and delivering them to dogs in shelters all over the states of Michigan and Ohio, along with goodie bags for shelter staff.

Please consider donating items for our furry friends in need! Items will be collected from Nov. 4-25. A collection bin will be stationed in the Health Professions Facility in the Sr. Maureen Fay lounge.

The following items are needed:

  • Chicken broth
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Peanut butter
  • Dish soap

Bark Nation is an animal welfare organization in the metro Detroit area focused on rescuing dogs from situations such as dogfighting and other forms of cruelty and housing them in a force-free, enrichment-centered environment. Bark Nation also supports law enforcement agencies in their investigations of animal cruelty and neglect. Their mission is to end canine cruelty and save lives.

A graphic for Kongsgiving, a collection drive for items to support Bark Nation