Author: Dawn White

NORTH TEXAS — We all pay more for many things today, including pet food. Demand has increased at the only pet food bank in the area.13-year-old Yorkie “Dixie Belle” has been Carolyn Head’s companion for more than a decade.”She means a lot to me,” Head said. “He’s like my baby.” The eight-pound ball of fur remained at Head’s side for his knee replacement last month.”She knew when I had surgery and everything. She would stay by the bed and make sure I was okay and all,” Head said.Head could barely make ends meet with off-and-on jobs as a substitute teacher.”That…