During the global economic crisis people are sacrificing a lot but they are not the only ones. Household pets, often considered to be a part of the family, are affected by financial hardship as well. Owners of dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, chickens and even iguanas are finding it increasingly difficult to feed and care for their additional family members.
The health and safety of pets depend on loving care which sometimes has substantial costs. Pet food and regular veterinary care are necessities for companion animals, but the costs add up quickly.
One such animal suffering due to the financial meltdown is horses, majestic yet expensive animals. Hay and feed prices have escalated while owner incomes remain fixed or are declining.
But there is a glimmer of hope. Some area food pantries are recognizing the desperate need for animal care, and are distributing pet food along with their grocery donations.
Tell Congress that our families including our pets need help accessing food during the economic crisis.
We took action on “Economic Crisis Leaves Pets Hungry Too”!
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8:30 pm PST, Nov 21,Barbara Cox, Missouri
My pets are my babies, please help to keep for in the bowls for them as well as food on the table for me.
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8:13 pm PST, Nov 21,Debbie Geno, Missouri
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6:19 pm PST, Nov 21,Jordan Star, Massachusetts
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3:39 pm PST, Nov 21,Maria Littler, Florida
my pets are my Children, help me/us
keep them fed and healthy...
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11:57 am PST, Nov 21,Rosa Genova, Spain
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9:46 am PST, Nov 21,Diana Gregory, California
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9:15 am PST, Nov 21,Biggi Huss, Germany
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8:40 am PST, Nov 21,Connie Raper, North Carolina
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7:23 am PST, Nov 21,Name not displayed, Virginia
Our pets are members of the family and so many families are having to make the hard decision to turn in their pets to shelters. There are not enough homes for this pets who have done nothing to bring this on. Food pantries should include food for pets as well.
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1:05 am PST, Nov 21,Debra Marks, Maine
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10:30 pm PST, Nov 20,Soo Thacker, Alaska
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9:43 pm PST, Nov 20,Kim Szabo, Florida
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9:19 pm PST, Nov 20,Lea Mohr, California
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8:11 pm PST, Nov 20,Renee R, Louisiana
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7:03 pm PST, Nov 20,Name not displayed, Colorado
Unfortunately, I know full well the reality of this situation. The kitchen in my home feeds my human children first, the animal kids next and if I'm lucky, I get to eat as well. Our pets are family and need as much help as we do.
We would all be saddened beyond imagining if we are forced to surrender our animal family because we can no longer care for them. My children have lost enough, please help to keep our entire family together. Thank you.
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6:06 pm PST, Nov 20,Meredith Buist, Virginia
Animals should have the same care available as humans. Food, shelter, clean water.
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5:37 pm PST, Nov 20,Robin Makar, New Jersey
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5:07 pm PST, Nov 20,Mitzi Koehl, North Carolina
i am struggling myself.Help us
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3:32 pm PST, Nov 20,Courtnie Schmidt, Pennsylvania
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3:26 pm PST, Nov 20,Todd Fletcher, Illinois
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1:31 pm PST, Nov 20,Joan E Loza Mobry, Wisconsin
"Animals Do Not Have A Voice Of Their Own. If We Do Not Stand Up And Speak For Them... Who Will?!"
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1:30 pm PST, Nov 20,Tracy Hillmann, New York
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12:30 pm PST, Nov 20,Alicia Aceves Estrada, Mexico
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12:24 pm PST, Nov 20,Chelsea Peacock, Washington
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12:21 pm PST, Nov 20,Lynda Mcmillan, Oregon
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12:17 pm PST, Nov 20,Kitty Stevens, Connecticut
My cat is like my child. If he can not eat then I will not eat. Basically what he needs I figure out first, then comes me. Those that love their "pets" actually consider them family. It has been proven that the touch of an animal can bring so much joy and in this time we all need some sort of joy. But if people can not afford to get food then that joy turns to heartache. Those of us with animals who care really could use that helping hand. One may say if you can not afford then just give away, I say give away your son or daughter then we will talk.
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12:02 pm PST, Nov 20,Mona Dunn, New York
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12:00 pm PST, Nov 20,Sara Moran, Texas
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11:57 am PST, Nov 20,Kelly Burgette, Wisconsin
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10:41 am PST, Nov 20,Lori Dickey, Tennessee
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9:14 am PST, Nov 20,Bobbie Davis, Georgia
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8:53 am PST, Nov 20,Helen Yang, New York
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8:01 am PST, Nov 20,Dawn Hahn, Illinois
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7:59 am PST, Nov 20,Ann Dadic, New York
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7:56 am PST, Nov 20,THERESA OKEEFE, New York
Please make sure these beautiful pets are provided for. They are living and breathing just as we are and need to be taken care of the way we would any member of our families.
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7:23 am PST, Nov 20,Jackie Lauer, Virginia
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7:21 am PST, Nov 20,Constance Barnes, North Carolina
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7:06 am PST, Nov 20,Janice Sturdy, United Kingdom
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7:02 am PST, Nov 20,Name not displayed, Indiana
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6:36 am PST, Nov 20,Margaret Sampson, Illinois
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6:21 am PST, Nov 20,Susan Fennigkoh, Wisconsin
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5:38 am PST, Nov 20,Deanna Dsouza, Massachusetts
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4:49 am PST, Nov 20,Kimberly Mattox, Michigan
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8:19 pm PST, Nov 19,Natali ME, California
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4:10 pm PST, Nov 19,Tina M Beedle, Florida
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4:02 pm PST, Nov 19,Kelly Cleveland, Colorado
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3:13 pm PST, Nov 19,Susan Folsom, California
I have pets and know too well that this economy has made it very difficult to care for oneself let alone the pets! Most of us would sooner do without than let our pets do without - assistance is definitely needed.
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2:12 pm PST, Nov 19,Jennifer Boggs, California
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2:02 pm PST, Nov 19,Grace R. Gorelick, California
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1:44 pm PST, Nov 19,Allison L., Michigan
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1:34 pm PST, Nov 19,Vicki Wisehart, Illinois
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12:37 pm PST, Nov 19,Stacie Hanes, Maine
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11:21 am PST, Nov 19,AnnMarie Chicowlas, Michigan
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9:32 am PST, Nov 19,Lisa Mazzola, Florida
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7:58 am PST, Nov 19,Carol Wagner, Colorado
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8:15 pm PST, Nov 18,Tiffany Holsen, Pennsylvania
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6:50 pm PST, Nov 18,Jenna Leigh, Florida
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4:56 pm PST, Nov 18,Kathleen Ann Williams, Florida
Companion animals have proven therapeutic value to ALL human beings - whether they are disabled, infirm, lonesome or not! The comfort that bonding affords - much less the health of its participants - should not be jeopardized due to monetary concerns.
Caring for another sentient creature teaches our young, future members of society responsibility and mercy. Surely this far-reaching benefit appeals to even an unemotional person.
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4:06 pm PST, Nov 18,Hava Dennenberg, California
PLEASE SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THOSE WITHOUT A VOICE--- BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.
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3:24 pm PST, Nov 18,Karisa Cotter, Arkansas
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2:15 pm PST, Nov 18,Clara Bemer, Florida
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11:02 am PST, Nov 18,GREYFOX CUCUMBER, North Carolina
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10:08 am PST, Nov 18,Yolanda Feliciano, New York
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8:49 am PST, Nov 18,B Davidson, Oklahoma
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7:48 am PST, Nov 18,Debra Lea, Texas
All creatures deserve not to go hungry especially in a economic powerhouse country like the USA.
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7:30 am PST, Nov 18,Elly Silverio, Massachusetts
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6:53 am PST, Nov 18,Carla Jacob, New Jersey
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9:00 pm PST, Nov 17,Terri Hughes, Tennessee
PLEASE do something to put food on the tables of families that are having are hard times. They need food and their animals need food,also.
