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We do love the working dogs...

Adams County Fire Rescue leads initiative to bring back arson dog certification funding Arson dogs play a key role in helping determine the cause of many fires.

https://www.startribune.com/secondhand-hounds-new-name-minnetonka-animal-rescue-nonprofit-expanding-programs-pets/600303252/

Twin Cities animal rescue has new name, expanded purpose: Helping owners keep pets Secondhand Hounds is changing its name to reflect an expanded focus on pet owners and reducing the number of pets ending up in shelters.

https://www.eacourier.com/news/food-pantry-program-serves-as-a-lifeline-for-pets/article_84905432-e260-11ed-b580-f77ca38fb46c.html

Food pantry program serves as a lifeline for pets The Desert Cat Rescue Pet Stop Food Pantry helps the homeless and the elderly feed their pets, ensuring safety and companionship for those in need.

No surprise here; another great reason to have pets in the home. (Well, except maybe hamsters, it appears. :) )

Dogs and Cats Linked to Reduced Child Food Allergies Researchers found that children living with indoor dogs were less likely to experience egg, milk and nut allergies, and children with cats were less likely to have egg, wheat and soybean allergies.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/pet-owners-wait-for-hours-at-pet-food-pantry-giveaway/

Pet owners wait for hours at pet food pantry giveaway HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford came together to help those in need, and their furry friends too. Aid-A-Pet is a non-profit in Hartford, and one of the only pet food pantries in Connecticut…

We love when companies do fund raisers for their local pet pantry. Having fun and doing good...

Can drive, raffle at bowling alley raises funds for Ohio pet food pantry The Little Black Cat Collective held a cat food drive and raffle Sunday afternoon. All the proceeds will be used to help pet owners in need of temporary assistance.

Not too late for a great calendar supporting a great cause.

Dog calendar benefits Pet Pantry of Lancaster | On the Bright Side A Lititz photographer gives back to the Pet Pantry with a dog calendar.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-pet-pantry-helps-people-struggling-to-afford-food-for-their-animals/3259848/

DC ‘Pet Pantry' Helps People Struggling to Afford Food for Their Animals Just as grocery costs are rising, so are the prices for pet food. News4’s Megan McGrath explains where people can go if they’re having trouble affording food for their furry loved ones.

Coming up next month in Suffolk, VA -

Upcoming Paws for the Arts, Pet Pantry to bring pet and art lovers together - The Suffolk News-Herald The Paws for the Arts Gala offers a chance to dress up for an evening out, pick up a few works of arts and support an organization devoted to the city’s furry friends. Suffolk Humane Society’s eighth annual Paws for the Arts Gala is set for 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Hilton Garden [.....

Great to hear from the City of Tamarac, Florida...

Tamarac Adds Pet Food and Care Items to the City Pantry • Tamarac Talk In a rare display of complete solidarity, the Tamarac city commission approved adding pet food and care products to the city pantry and social services.

Coming up in Trenton, NJ -

City of Trenton to Host Rabies Clinic and Pet Food Pantry Owning a pet is a wonderful experience - our furry friends show us love and companionship, and they quickly become a part of our families. You can show your pet

https://www.dailyadvance.com/bertie/news/local/three-pet-pantries-planted/article_342a71d3-8dab-5fdc-9480-5f27b31d7afd.html

Three ‘pet pantries’ planted Bertie County pets and their human companions struggling with pet food insecurities throughout 2022 may have an easier time feeding their animals in the year ahead.