Like anyone who has been “adopted” by their
furry kids, the clients of Elk Grove Food Bank love their pets. For some of our clients, their pet is their
only source of companionship. As more
families struggle with the difficult choices of paying the rent or buying food,
some are forced to choose between keeping their pet and putting food on the
table.
For
families that can't afford to feed their pets, the consequences are greater
than just an empty stomach. When families must choose what to cut from their
grocery lists, pets often suffer the most. Families can be torn apart, simply
because there's not enough money to buy pet food. Consequently, many family
pets will be surrendered to already overburdened shelters, and many more will
be abandoned.
Sometimes a
simple bowl of kibble is the force that keeps a family together and saves the
lives of precious pets. Helping families stay together and keep their pets
during times of economic hardship is crucial, not only for the family but also
for our community. Like humans, animals deserve the basic necessities in life.
If you are
able, please consider donating pet food (cat or dog) to Elk Grove Food Bank
Services. The hungry pets in our
community and their families thank you.
