I feel just awful...

[elizabethann]

It's a shame they throw it out. Many animal shelters would be happy to take it. Sometimes I'll go dumpster diving at PetSmart or PetCo. It's amazing what they throw out. I've gotten a ton of things.

[moosmom]

Kim,

Do NOT feel bad. You had no way of knowing that your neighbor's dog died. CUDOS to you for being the "dog food fairy" and donating it to dogs in need. Shame on your employer for tossing out perfectly good food that could be used to help feed so many abandoned, unwanted dogs.

BTW, any tossed cat food??? Just kidding! You did a good thing, girl. I'm proud of you!

(((HUGS)))

Donna

[catnapper]

Unfortunately guys, its company policy that expired food has to be trashed. They can NOT donate it to local rescues. There was no cat food... I checked!

Right now, there's a litterbox I want that is being trashed today or tomorrow (it has to be written out of inventory before they trash it) so I have to go back tonight to check the dumpster for it! LOL The problem with this $20 brand new litterbox? The handle broke off the lid. I'm sure my cats won't complain if I fashion a rope through the holes to create a makeshift handle

[Cinder & Smoke]

Its company policy that expired food has to be trashed.
They can NOT donate it to local rescues.

I'd think that "Management" could arrange to make a "donation" on the LAST Day
the food is still within date ... still "good food" ... knowing it's headed for the trash can
on the next business day. Same with damaged bags - it's Good PR!

As for your "Dumpster Diving" ~~~
You should be careful - LOTS of communities will arrest you for Trespass and or Petty Theft
if you remove "stuff" from a dumpster or trash can!
It's "Private Property" till is dumped in the landfill!

And I'd just bet the COMPANY would take a very dim view of you - an employee -
"giving" their products away to your freinds!

Ask your Manager to offer the damaged goods to the employees at a reduced price - that gets the
store some amount of cost recovery AND is still a "deal" to the employees.

/s/ Phred

[pitc9]

Good for you!! I can't believe they would throw away the food!
What the HECK is wrong with some people?? Do they NOT know there are starving and homeless dogs that could use that food?? Wow!!!

Don't be so hard on yourself! How on earth could you have known?

RIP Sassy

[Pawsitive Thinking]

You weren't to know - you were doing a lovely thing. Don't be so hard on yourself

[Randi]

I think it's great you went back and got that food. As long as it's eaten before the new year, I don't believe any dogs will get sick from it. Offerering the food to your neighbours was a really nice thing to do, we all know how expensive dog/cat food is.

I just don't understand they couldn't donate it to a shelter - they really need it!! If you're sure they won't do that, then be careful not to be seen doing it, and be careful who you tell! Diving it up in smaller bags and giving it to dogs in need is a great idea!

My vet gets these small bags of dry food, and when I come, he gives me few if they're about to run out. Fister loves a change of food, so I actually give them as treats.

[carole]

Aww thats so sad about Sassy, but you were not to know, but i can imagine how awful you would have felt, why don't you donate all the food to the shelters instead, they are sure needy of it.

[GreyhoundGirl]

Don't be too hard on yourself, how could you have known? I too am horrified at such a waste, you'd still think they'd donate it to the SPCA. Anyways, good for you !

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Bless your heart ... but you couldn't have known. Poor lady!
Maybe there is a local rescue, or shelter that you could take it to tomorrow? They might even be willing to come and pick it up?

Good going, Kim!

Couldn't have worded that better myself! Great job, Kim!