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Taking care of your pet is a lifetime commitment, but it’s not always easy, especially when you are struggling financially.
If you are in need and can’t afford to pay for your pet’s food, don’t despair – support is available. Dog’s House Free Pet Found Pantries currently operates in Cicero with plans to expand county wide, helping pet owners keep their furry companions happy and healthy.
“We don’t want any pets to go hungry. Our pet food pantries are available to community members who may need assistance feeding their fur babies,” explained Amy McGuffy owner of Boot Scoop Poopie and co-founder of Dog’s House Free Pet Food Pantries. “Our goal is that no one has to make the difficult choice to surrender a beloved dog or cat that they can’t afford to feed.”
Dog’s House Pet Pantries provide free wet and dry pet food, and sometimes other pet supplies, for pet owners struggling financially. Dog’s House collects donations of food and then distributes them throughout the community through their pantry network.
“We currently have free pet food pantries located in the foyer at the Hamilton North Public Library and at the dog park in Cicero Park,” McGuffy said. “Through community partnerships and collaboration, we plan to expand the number of pantries throughout Hamilton County.”
“By providing support in times of hardship, Dog’s House Free Pet Food Pantries can, at times, be the difference between families being able to keep a pet or having to surrender it to a shelter,” Kiwanis Club of Cicero President Todd Clevenger said. “The service they are providing ultimately promotes welfare by allowing animals to remain in loving homes and maintain bonds with their owners. Dog’s House is helping to ensure that no pet owner must choose between stay or go.”
If you would like to donate, you can place items directly in the pantries, you can call McGuffey at (317) 420-9072 to arrange drop off or pick up, or you can browse the Dog’s House Amazon Wish List and order items that will ship directly to their office.