Comments on: Illinois Food Pantry for Pets a Big Hit in Tough Times http://beingstray.com/dogs/illinoisfood-pantry-for-pets-a-big-hit-in-tough-times/ tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:48:19 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: isak http://beingstray.com/dogs/illinoisfood-pantry-for-pets-a-big-hit-in-tough-times/comment-page-1/#comment-14945 isak Mon, 25 May 2009 01:23:14 +0000 http://beingstray.com/?p=1134#comment-14945 Pet food pantries are starting to crop up across the US and even in some foreign countries. Even Meals-On-Wheels are adding pet food to their deliveries. Did you see <a href="http://ow.ly/8ZR4" rel="nofollow">this link</a> for info on help with medical assistance? It is available if you look for it. The Humane Society has a grant program where vets and shelters can apply for a grant to provide care for a specific animal. Great program. Applications are on hold until July because they have used up all available monies right now. I agree about the homeless. I am happy they have a companion to look after them. Good for security, too, I imagine. Pet food pantries are starting to crop up across the US and even in some foreign countries. Even Meals-On-Wheels are adding pet food to their deliveries.

Did you see this link for info on help with medical assistance? It is available if you look for it. The Humane Society has a grant program where vets and shelters can apply for a grant to provide care for a specific animal. Great program. Applications are on hold until July because they have used up all available monies right now.

I agree about the homeless. I am happy they have a companion to look after them. Good for security, too, I imagine.

]]> By: Olivia - pet supplies http://beingstray.com/dogs/illinoisfood-pantry-for-pets-a-big-hit-in-tough-times/comment-page-1/#comment-14944 Olivia - pet supplies Mon, 25 May 2009 00:54:43 +0000 http://beingstray.com/?p=1134#comment-14944 This is wonderful, and much needed idea. I believe that the local food bank in my area accepts donations of pet food and other pet-related items. This post made me wonder about two things: what do these people do if their pet requires medical treatment? I wonder if there are any veterinarians that donate their time or provide free clinics for people who can't afford to pay. The other thing I wondered about were the homeless people that I've seen at city intersections, with a dog, asking for donations for food. I get a bittersweet feeling, know that the person is in dire straits, but at least, has the companionship of a loving dog. From what I've seen (and done) the dogs on these street corners are usually irresistible. Thank you for the inspirational post. This is wonderful, and much needed idea. I believe that the local food bank in my area accepts donations of pet food and other pet-related items.

This post made me wonder about two things: what do these people do if their pet requires medical treatment? I wonder if there are any veterinarians that donate their time or provide free clinics for people who can’t afford to pay.

The other thing I wondered about were the homeless people that I’ve seen at city intersections, with a dog, asking for donations for food. I get a bittersweet feeling, know that the person is in dire straits, but at least, has the companionship of a loving dog.

From what I’ve seen (and done) the dogs on these street corners are usually irresistible.

Thank you for the inspirational post.

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