Santa Paws pet food drive flyer supplied by Jean Side.
Bearly Hyde N’ Cabin Used Books & Gifts is asking the community to help fill pet bowls this holiday season through its annual Santa Paws pet food drive, running through December 24, 2026.
Jean Side said this year’s goal is to help stock three local food pantries. The drive also supports local pet rescues, with donated food and supplies and food purchased through the fund divided among area pantries and rescues.
“No one should ever have to choose between feeding their family and feeding their pets,” the shop’s flyer says.
What to donate
- Dry and wet dog food
- Dry and wet cat food
- Treats
- Cat litter
- Pet supplies
The drive began October 1, a month early this year, because organizers say the need is greater than ever. Its aim is to help local families keep their pets fed while also supporting rescues caring for animals.
A $5 Santa Paw can help fill a bowl
Supporters can purchase a $5 Santa Paw and add their own name, a pet’s name, or a dedication in memory of a beloved pet. According to the flyer, 100% of the money raised through Santa Paws goes into the pet food drive fund to purchase pet food.
Cash donations are accepted in the store. The supplied flyer also lists PayPal and Venmo donation options.
Where to bring donations
Bearly Hyde N’ Cabin Used Books & Gifts
40071 Hyde Lake Road, Theresa, NY
The drive flyer lists regular store hours of 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday. Check with the shop for holiday or special-event hours.
Side said helping animals is part of the bookstore’s regular work: each month, 10% of used-book sales goes toward purchasing pet food for a different rescue.
For shop information, visit Bearly Hyde N’ Cabin Used Books & Gifts.
Information and flyer supplied by Jean Side.
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