McCracken County Sheriff’s Office collects thousands of pounds of pet food for area shelters

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — Thousands of pounds of pet food and supplies were collected during the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Paws for a Cause donation drive.

According to the sheriff’s office, the 2026 campaign collected more than 6,000 pounds of pet food and treats to support animal shelters and rescue organizations across the region.

Donations included:

– 4,295 pounds of dog food
– 1,575 pounds of cat food
– 199 pounds of dog and cat treats
– 379 pounds of cat litter
– 91 dog and cat toys
– 23 pet beds
– Seven pet accessories

The sheriff’s office said 11 animal shelters and rescue organizations serving McCracken, Ballard, Marshall and Calloway counties in Kentucky, as well as Metropolis, Illinois, benefited from the collection.

Each participating organization received just over 500 pounds of food.

The sheriff’s office thanked Chief Bailiff Melissa Dillon and her team for organizing the annual event and helping provide much-needed supplies to animals awaiting homes.