Food assistance for pets
Story By: Rachel Hoffenberg
Source: KOAA
Published Wed Jul 23, 2008, 11:01 AM MDT
Updated Wed Jul 23, 2008, 11:09 AM MDT
A new organization in Colorado Springs is trying to help pet owners who are struggling financially by feeding their animals.
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry provides temporary food assistance to families who qualify. One of the pets they are helping this month is Little-Bit. She’s half basset hound, half black lab.
Little-Bit’s owner, Stacy Capra, says she rescued her. This month have run into some financial difficulties and can't afford to feed her. "It's very difficult. And you don't want to give your pet up for something as ridiculous as not being able to afford the food that month."
The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry began last September. Since then, they've distributed about 4500 pounds of food to animals in the area.
If you'd like information about how to get help from pet pantry or you'd like to donate, click here.
