Prague 2 has launched its Advent charity collection, inviting residents to donate food, toys, and essential supplies for animal shelters.
The district launched the initiative on Tuesday as part of Giving Tuesday, marking its eighth consecutive year of involvement in the global day dedicated to charitable giving.
This year’s collection brings together local schools, kindergartens and shops with pet and breeding supplies, continuing the approach introduced in previous years.
Donations will be accepted until the final Saturday of Advent. The following day, on December 21, representatives of the district will deliver the collected items to the dog shelter in Lysá nad Labem and the cat shelter located on the grounds of the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital.
Deputy Mayor Lucie Pechová (ODS), responsible for social affairs, noted that the Advent season typically inspires greater solidarity. Prague 2 was the first district in the city to join Giving Tuesday eight years ago. “I appreciate that people donate items like dog coats as well. Some animals really need them during winter,” she said.
Longtime supporters credit residents for keeping the tradition alive. Deputy Mayor Alexandra Udženija (ODS) recalled the early discussions that shaped the project. “Every year, the response is strong. The containers fill up several times during Advent, which shows how willing people are to help,” she said.
Residents can donate kibble, canned food, treats, bedding such as cat litter, leashes, collars, disinfectants, antiparasitics and various nutritional supplements. All items must be new and sealed to ensure the health and safety of the animals receiving them.
Donations can be placed in the orange collection container on Náměstí Míru or handed over in participating pet stores. Smaller donation boxes inside shops were decorated by children and pupils from local schools.
The collection points include the Prague 2 Municipal District Office on Náměstí Míru, the district information office on Jaromírova Street, and several pet supply shops across Vinohrady and surrounding areas, such as Psinakup, Pejskovice, Shop4Pet, RedCat, WeLoveDogs Hunter and others.
