CANFIELD - Ferguson's House of Furniture, which recently opened its first location in the Mahoning Valley in Boardman, has donated thousands of dollars worth of pet food to various animal shelters, including one right here in the Mahoning Valley.

The company donated pet food to Angels for Animals in Canfield, as well as other animal shelters in Jefferson County and Hancock County on Wednesday, December 17.

Store owner Bob Ferguson is quoted in a press release saying this isn't the first time the company has made a donation like this, and it won't be their last.

"Animal shelters play a vital role in our communities, and giving back, especially during the holidays, is something that's important to me personally. We currently have a rescue dog ourselves, so this cause hits close to home," Ferguson said.

The release from the store goes on to state that contributions like this help reduce food costs for these shelters, allowing them to focus more on medical care and adoption services for their animals.