With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters. Nonprofits say it is common for owners to supplement their pet’s diet with human food purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits. For other owners, SNAP frees up money to buy pet food. The situation is so dire that one Louisiana shelter is considering diverting money normally used on veterinary care to buy more pet food. Another Illinois nonprofit is pairing SNAP recipients with volunteers so they can shop together for human and pet food.
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But the overcrowding means if they're not adopted soon, they could be put to sleep.
Mayor Carol Pike said she bought microchip scanners and distributed them to businesses throughout the city.
The Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs, also known as GRRAND, has 102 dogs available for adoption.
The fundraiser for local animal rescue organizations will take place on Dec. 2 and Dec 3. from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Adoption fees are waived for adult dogs and cats 1 year and older.
The nonprofit animal shelter is out of room for adult dogs, ranging from medium to large size.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People have a chance to make their pets a social media influencer.
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LMAS is legally required to hold strays for 5 days, after that, the animals can be placed for adoption or offered to be fostered.
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Some of the dogs have never had exposure to or interaction with people, so the group is looking for a certain type of home for them.