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Daffy’s Soup Kitchen in Danger of Losing Warehouse. Daffy’s has recently learned that, due to the current economic crunch, our warehouse sponsor can no longer afford to help cover our lease expense and we will be faced with the possibility of closing the warehouse by September 1st if other sponsors don’t step forward to assist us.
Posted on June 4th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Food Pantries | No Comments »
Due to the rising costs of fuel, food and housing — and the rising tide of foreclosures – there has been a surge in requests for pet food from traditional food pantries. When faced with feeding their families or their pets, families are surrendering their pets to the county shelter, or releasing them out right in public spaces.
Posted on May 29th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | 1 Comment »
Ideas on how to make providing care more affordable, including resources for obtaining food and for helping you cover emergency veterinary costs.
Posted on May 26th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries, Pets and Foreclosure | 2 Comments »
Animal lovers can find ways to cut costs and minimize the burden so they don’t have to say a permanent farewell to pets, say veterinarians and rescue organizations.
Posted on May 14th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Food Pantries, Pets and Foreclosure | 3 Comments »
Cathie Sabin has heard sad stories about pet owners who have lost their jobs or homes and had to give up their dogs or cats because they couldn’t afford to buy pet food. Sabin, owner of B.C. Dog Training Club in Mundelein, decided to do something to help pet owners who are struggling because of the economy.
Posted on May 14th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Food Pantries | 4 Comments »
Pet food pantries are now popping up across the country as part of a movement to keep pets with their families, and out of overloaded animal shelters.
Posted on April 28th, 2009 by isak
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The Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS), Excelsior Springs Friends of Animals and KattyShack, a cat rescue organization in Smithville, have joined forces to start the Northland Pet Food Pantry to help families in financial trouble until they get back on their feet. Kansas City, MO.
Posted on April 27th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | 3 Comments »
There are pet food pantries/soup kitchens across the country that are willing to lend a helping hand in these difficult times.
Posted on April 21st, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, General, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | No Comments »
Share Pet food banks are needing help, too. So maybe we can Obama to look into the price of pet food, huh? The price is just going up and up. By Steve Lyttle – McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Peggy Cole of Charlotte, N.C., went to the Pet Food Bank last week because she couldn’t [...]
Posted on April 1st, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | 1 Comment »
Links for various pet food pantries, financial aid for pets, and pet assistance
Posted on February 4th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Miscellaneous, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries, Pets and Foreclosure | 3 Comments »
