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Pet food banks, a sign of the times - Catherine - 11-20-2025
Sadly and happily pet food banks are a reality. Sadly, because people really need them. Happily because they are there to help people who couldn't keep their pets without help.
Many places have pet food banks. Winnipeg Humane society is one of them. In April of this year they had 88 people come to them and in October 301 people needed help. If I search shelters in other cities, I am going to see the same results.
With Christmas coming The Winnipeg Humane Society is doing special hampers for cats and dogs. They want to fill them with food, treats and toys.
Even pets who "use" the food bank deserve something special for Christmas.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/winnipeg-humane-society-helping-pet-owners-amid-increased-food-bank-use/
Shelters recognize how much good pets bring into people's lives and they are working to keep people and pets together.
If you need help, shelters are glad to be of assistance. If you want to help and are in a position to help, your local humane society or rescue group would love to have your help. You can give money, it is always welcome. You can give supplies, also welcome. You can give your time as a volunteer. Anything you can do will help get us through the rough times. We need our pets and our pets need us.