SHOPP works with schools and youth organizations to promote proper pet care and bring awareness of the overpopulation of homeless animals in the hopes of reducing their numbers in the future. SHOPP...

...encourages and supports the creation of complete, interactive, educational programs that culminate in food drives and/or fundraisers.

...puts particular emphasis on education about pet overpopulation and the role spaying/ neutering can play in reducing the numbers of unwanted pets.

...promotes youth participation in the community by encouraging them to create imaginative ways of promoting the collection of pet food and fundraisers, as well as educating their peers on homeless pet issues.

SHOPP is a Help Willy’s Friends Program. Help Willy’s Friends collects and distributes food, money and supplies for animal shelters and rescue organizations.