This past weekend, The Drive�s morning show hosts Sherman & Tingle and Afternoon host Janda welcomed Chicago�s pet lovers to their eighth annual �Operation: Santa Paws.� Over ,000 in pet food, supplies, and cash was raised, including two weeks of online donations and two live show/donation events at Jewel Osco in Palatine and Naperville. Read more: ACT – .
97.1 FM The Drive joined forces with Chicago�s Anti-Cruelty�a local organization that helps thousands of pets and their humans every year through adoptions, veterinary programs, investigation and rescue, behavior support, education, and more�to collect food, new toys, and cash donations for animals without homes or families for the holidays.
The Sherman & Tingle Show commented, �Another year, another astonishing turnout by Driver Nation! �Being associated with such charitable people in the Chicago area is a privilege. �Combined with the fact that we could partner with a remarkable organization like Anti-Cruelty, participating in this annual event is an enormous pleasure for us.”
�Anti-Cruelty is grateful for the generosity of all those who donated as part of Operation: Santa Paws, including the match challenge from FREE Pet Cremation.
The gifts and donations significantly help sick, injured, and vulnerable animals in our care this holiday season,� says Darlene Duggan, President of Anti-Cruelty. “Thank you to The Drive and all their listeners for their support in helping us build a more humane Chicago for pets and people.�
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