Dog’s House Free Pet Food Pantries Co-owner Amy McGuffy and Kiwanis Club of Cicero President Todd Clevenger. (Photo provided by the Kiwanis Club of Cicero)
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Taking care of your pet is a lifelong commitment, but it’s not always easy, especially when you’re struggling financially.
If you are in need and can’t afford to feed your pet, don’t despair – there is support available. Dog’s House Free Pet Found Pantries currently operates in Cicero with plans to expand across the county, helping pet owners keep their furry companions happy and healthy.
“We don’t want any pets to go hungry. Our pet food pantry is available to community members who may need help feeding their fur babies,” explains Amy McGuffy owner of Boot Scoop Poopie and co-founder of Dog’s House Free Pet Food Pantries. “Our goal is that no one has to make the difficult choice to give up a beloved dog or cat they can’t feed.”
Dog’s House Pet Pantries provide free wet and dry pet food, and sometimes other pet supplies, for pet owners who are struggling financially. Dog’s House collects food donations and then distributes them throughout the community through their pantry network.
“We currently have free pet food pantries located in the foyer at the Hamilton North Public Library and in the dog park at Cicero Park,” McGuffy said. “Through community partnerships and collaborations, we plan to expand the number of pantries throughout Hamilton County.”
“By providing support in times of need, Dog’s House Free Pet Food Pantries can, at times, be the difference between families being able to care for a pet or having to surrender it to a shelter,” said Kiwanis Club of Cicero President Todd Clevenger. “The service they provide ultimately promotes welfare by allowing animals to remain in loving homes and maintain bonds with their owners. Dog’s House helps to ensure that no owner of pets must choose between staying or leaving.”
If you’d like to donate, you can drop off items directly at the pantries, you can call McGuffey at (317) 420-9072 to arrange drop-off or pickup, or you can browse the Dog’s House Amazon Wish List and order items to be shipped directly to their office.
