I feel just awful...

[jackie]

There was absolutely no way for you to know what had happened.

I have been in a similar situation, asking about a friends baby, only to find out it had died a month earlier. Its a horrible feeling, but at least you were there to help console her a little bit.

((hugs))

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

They just got rid of that food???? Oh my, I would have reacted exactly the same way!
Don't feel bad about your friend; I am sure it felt good for her to talk about her Sassy

[Rachel]

I wonder how many times before they have dumped food like this. Perhaps you could suggest to managment that you would be glad to help by investigating finding a shelter who would be willing to pick it up when they have expired food. Anyway, good job on reacting to the situation. I too, hate to see waste.

[slleipnir]

My friend works in a pet food store. They give the older food to the shelter.

[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.