Purina donates 45,000 pounds of dog food

The storm hit Alaska in October 2025, bringing hurricane-force winds and catastrophic flooding that severely affected nearly 50 rural communities. According to Purina, dogs play a vital role in daily life in many of these regions, providing not only companionship but also security – making access to sufficient pet food essential.

Purina learned of the ongoing need in Western Alaska through Dr Arleigh Reynolds, a retired Purina veterinarian, scientist and current medical advisor working with Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc., an organisation dedicated to improving animal health in remote communities across Alaska.

Moved by the scale and ongoing challenges pet owners were still facing months after the storm, Purina mobilised a plan to send aid. In addition to producing and donating a whole lorryload of dog food, Purina collaborated with Greater Good Charities to coordinate the logistics of transporting the donation from the Purina plant in Eden, North Carolina, to a port in Tacoma, Washington. An emergency grant from the Purina Foundation covered the shipping costs of more than $6,000 and ensured that the food could make the long journey from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest and on to Western Alaska.

Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. is now working with a network of transport partners to deliver the donated dog food directly to pet owners in remote communities.

Supporting communities in times of crisis is a central part of Purina’s commitment to keeping pets and people together. Following natural disasters, Purina works closely with Greater Good Charities to provide timely assistance – through a combination of pet food donations, emergency funding and operational expertise – to help pet owners care for their animals during the recovery phase.