Western Bank Duluth locations collecting pet supplies donations for CHUM

DULUTH, Minn.– Inspired by recent difficulties with snap benefits and expensive cost of living, Western Bank in Duluth is ‘banking on kindness’

At both the Hermantown, and West Duluth locations, Western Bank is collecting any and all pet supplies and money for this fundraiser.

The mission is to help prevent surrenders resulting from hardships.

Happy Tails Animal Hospital in Superior is teaming up with the bank, and they’re using proceeds to fund routine exams and treatment.

“It’s great seeing everybody come together. I mean, we’ve worked with missing pets of the Northland to help promote this as well, and then just seeing people being able to not have to make those tough decisions and give back to the community,” said Angela Altonen, bank teller.

Both banks will be collecting donations from now until December 13th, and the supplies will be brought to CHUM and will be distributed throughout the community.