by Diane "stormyz" B.
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March 3, 2008

Demand spikes at pet food banks, discount vets

June 12, 2008 04:29 PM EDT
views: 85 | rating: 10/10 (18 votes) | comments: 15
FRANKLIN, Mass. - Diana Bardsley wiped tears from her eyes as she recalled taking food off her plate to feed her beloved spaniel Hunter and two Siamese cats.

Her greatest fear: that she could be forced to surrender the animals as she struggled to stretch her food stamps and Social Security income to meet the escalating cost of living.

Some hope was restored after she visited a local food pantry, which has started offering free pet food to help owners keep their animals out of shelters.


 

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Comments: 15

Susan S. Jun 12, 2008, 4:35pm EDT
i never thought about pets of the less fortunate, thanks for opening my eyes
Rose H. Jun 12, 2008, 4:37pm EDT
Too bad it has come to this in our country.
jennifer b. Jun 12, 2008, 4:41pm EDT
That is sad but I am glad they are offering the pet food.
Teresa W. Jun 12, 2008, 4:42pm EDT
That's so sad, poor people and their poor pets. I know we really can't afford to have a dog either but she has just brought so much love and has enriched all of our lives so much. I am glad to feed her some of my food just to keep her in our lives.
Beth O. Jun 12, 2008, 4:44pm EDT
Oh my goodness ... I am going to start donating pet supplies to the shelters in my area. It's funny how we sometimes forget how the four legged members of these families have to suffer with their humans.
Charlene C. Jun 12, 2008, 4:47pm EDT
I'm so glad that some shelters and food banks do offer some free dog and cat foods. So many poor people can't survive and feed their animals. It's sad.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Jun 12, 2008, 4:57pm EDT
How sad!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 12, 2008, 6:31pm EDT
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Judy N. Jun 12, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
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Sarah (I want points) Jun 13, 2008, 2:19pm EDT
That's so sad when you can't feed your pet.
Mary G. Jul 18, 2008, 4:00am EDT
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Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Sep 19, 2008, 10:49am EDT
Sorry it's taken me so long to comment on this, but I did read it earlier. I would imagine that things haven't gotten any better. I know MY finances are feeling it.

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