Author: Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER

Hill of birds Fort GarryWinnipeg When times are tight, an unexpected vet bill can be devastating. However, the National Pet Care Fund, a new Canadian charity founded in Manitoba, is here to help pets and pet owners in need. “Sometimes people put off going to the vet because it’s such an expensive event,” said Carla Fehr, co-founder and chief executive officer of the National Pet Care Fund. “We thought, everyone wants to have the joy of owning a pet, but we want to help make sure pets have the help they need.” Image provided Carla Fehr, co-founder and chief executive…

West End The bond between pet and pet owner is strong. So when money is tight, and the cost of food is rising, many pet owners will not feed themselves to feed their pets, if they can. That’s why a pair of West End pet-loving neighbors recently launched a drop-in ‘pet pantry’ to help those in need feed their furry friends. “We’re giving away pet food to people who may be experiencing pet food insecurity,” explains Valli Fraser-Celin, who co-founded the West End Pet Pantry with her neighbor Tania Swain last November. The pantry runs alongside the West End Resource…