Step 1: Partner with Us
Every Bella’s Blessings project begins with a partnership. We connect with local governments (City or County) to share our mission, introduce the concept of pet blessing boxes, and identify neighborhoods where this resource could make a meaningful difference.
Why local governments? By partnering with cities and counties, Bella’s Blessings can reach farther and connect with more families who may benefit from a pet blessing box. Local government partnerships open doors to safe, high-traffic public spaces—like libraries, parks, and city halls—where residents already gather. This ensures the boxes are both visible and accessible to the people who need them most. Also, local government is a trusted partner in community care with established communication channels to spread awareness about the program quickly and effectively.
Together, with the interested local government unit, we explore community needs, select a location, and plan installation logistics. And, while we provide the white PVC box, the community brings it to life! Bella’s Blessings offers creative guidance and design inspiration from other cities and counties, but every box is painted and personalized by the community it goes to in order to reflect the heart of its neighborhood. Local government may wish to partner with their art commission or a local high school art department, or even host a community painting night in order to create a box that is unique and community-reflective!
Step 2: Designate a Community Steward
Each pet blessing box thrives because of community generosity and local stewardship. When a City or County comes on-board, we help them identify a community partner—a Scout troop, library, youth or senior group, art collective, or nonprofit—that will serve as the box’s steward.
Designated community stewards are responsible for:
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Checking the inventory of their assigned boxes and ensuring it remains clean, organized, and appropriately stocked with pet-related goods.
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Reviewing items for expiration dates and suitability and removing any expired or inappropriate materials.
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Promoting the blessing box program through professional networks to encourage continued community support and donations.
Together, we also build a list of local pet welfare resources to feature on our website for the community.
Step 3: Stock and Sustain your Box
To launch and celebrate the first Pet Blessing Box in a City or County, Bella’s Blessings encourages local governments to host a community ribbon-cutting event. This event—referred to as a “First and Fill” ceremony—brings together residents, donors, steward organizations, and pet welfare partners to introduce the resource and collectively stock the box for the first time. Steward organizations are encouraged to attend and to store any excess donated items for future restocking as needed. Our construction partner can either participate with the government unit or lead installation just before the ceremony to ensure the pet blessing box is ready to accept donations.
If a City/County opts not to host a "First and Fill" ceremony, Bella’s Blessings helps “seed” each box with donations from pet food pantries, companies, and animal welfare organizations.
Once the box is installed, the steward takes the lead in rallying community support—sharing updates on social media, in newsletters, and at local events. Over time, small acts of kindness keep the box full: a few cans of cat food, an extra leash, or a bag of kibble shared in memory of a beloved pet.