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Categories Cat Dog 25 July 2025

Naxos Pet Food, Animal Food Donation: 11,621 Meals Provided to Stray Dogs and Cats in 2024

In the heart of Sicily, famous for its warmth and solidarity, we at Naxos Pet Food are trying to write a new story, one made of commitment and love for animals. For a truly happy ending, we need you.

In 2024, we donated 11,621 meals to stray dogs and cats cared for by various associations, while continuing to produce 100% made in Italy, cruelty-free pet food. Our challenge today goes beyond offering high-quality nutrition: it’s about combining it with social responsibility, making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Help us do our best for the world we live in!

The Challenge of Stray Animals in Sicily: An Emergency to Tackle

Stray animals represent one of the most complex challenges in our country—especially in Sicily, where in just one year, 7,537 animals were taken into municipal shelters (Ministry of Health data, updated to 2022). This doesn’t even include those housed in private refuges, countless “wanderers” nobody sees or cares for, and feral cat colonies.

If you want to learn more about the numbers behind Italy’s stray animal crisis and the related risks, read our in-depth analysis.

Kennels and catteries are not the solution: the steady increase in numbers over recent years and the difficulties shelters face in managing the flow make structural, coordinated interventions necessary.

But each of us can do something to improve the situation.

Naxos for Animal Welfare: Beyond Food Donations

How can you support animals in need? At Naxos Pet Food, we’ve developed a multidimensional approach that goes far beyond producing high-quality pet food. Here are the areas where we’re actively engaged:

1. Quality and Innovation in Our Products

Natural dog and cat food production is at the core of our business:

  • We carefully select raw materials and, above all, proteins, choosing only those with high biological value such as blue fish, turkey, lamb, buffalo, and pork.
  • We conduct constant, rigorous quality checks.
  • Our formulas are under continuous innovation because we only trust science. This is why we add valuable superfoods to pet diets, such as pomegranate, prickly pear, spirulina algae, and Sicilian citrus fruits.
  • We respect the specific needs of animals, using only ingredients aligned with their nature and individual requirements (e.g., food intolerances and weight management).
  • We exclusively produce gluten-free food for dogs and cats.
  • We care deeply about their health and, for this reason, never use GMOs, artificial colors, or preservatives.

2. Sustainability and Short Supply Chain

Supporting the growth of our territory is essential—not just economically but culturally. Sustainability and Italian craftsmanship are our core values:

  • Collaborating with local suppliers supports the economy of our country and region.
  • Our production process has a low environmental impact because we can no longer pretend nature isn’t part of us—or that the world isn’t our home.
  • Full traceability of quality ingredients allows us to ensure raw materials always meet the highest standards.

3. Supporting Animal Welfare Associations and Donating Pet Food

We recognize the daily commitment of animal welfare associations and work with them to help abandoned dogs and cats through:

  • Pet food donations;
  • Awareness campaigns;
  • Adoption promotion activities with initiatives in collaboration with our partners.

The Impact of Our Donations: Beyond the Numbers

Our donation of 11,621 meals for dogs and cats in 2024—marking a significant increase compared to previous years—has provided the best nutrition for strays and helped reduce the financial burden on animal associations in Sicily.

Because the less fortunate should never live off “scraps,” but on ingredients originally intended for human consumption—just like ours.

How to Help Abandoned Dogs and Cats

No one can do everything, but everyone can do a lot. Wondering how to support animals in need?

  • If you’re thinking of adopting a dog or cat, avoid buying from breeders and contact a local volunteer association. Work with a dog trainer using a cognitive-zooanthropological approach—they can help you choose the right companion for a responsible adoption.
  • Can’t take in a furry friend? There are still countless ways to help:
    • Donate food, beds, and blankets to shelters.
    • Dedicate your free time to walking dogs or socializing cats suffering in cages.
    • Promote responsible adoption and donations by participating in dedicated events.
    • Support local associations during emergencies—just search online to join their efforts.
    • Contribute to sterilization programs for stray dogs and cats, helping reduce overpopulation.

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