Animal Welfare
Pet Food Security Programs

Living for a Cause Pet Food Security Programs

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Many people who face financial hardships are forced to make a traumatic decision to feed and take care of themselves and other human family members yet give up their beloved pets. 

 

Living for a Cause Pet Food Assistance portfolio of programs is one viable avenue to provide  pet food supplies to families that are experiencing economic hardship.  This access to pet food—be it home delivery or access to pet food pantries—will help alleviate some of the financial burden of pet ownership and maintain the family unit by avoiding giving up their beloved pets.

 

Living for a Cause Pet Food Pantry Program partners with existing food pantries to reach families who qualify for support and who have beloved pets who are in need. The goal is to reduce the number of pets who are surrendered to shelters when pet owners are in financial crisis and to maintain pet health through consistent food supply. When families in need go to the food pantry, they can now receive healthy pet food for their pet.

 

Living for a Cause  Pet In-Home Delivery Program in partnership with Chewy can provide in-home pet food delivery to qualified families allowing a family's pet to be able to have the food they normally eat eliminating food changes health concerns.

 

Living for a Cause Patient Pet Food Security Wellness Program is a wonderful way to provide food supplies to families that are experiencing economic hardship.  This access to pet food—be it home delivery or access to pet food pantries—will help alleviate some of the financial burden of pet ownership and maintain the family unit by avoiding giving up their beloved pets.

This  program will assist in the ongoing struggles of individuals to pay for healthcare costs; keeping pets and families intact; supporting the mental health and wellness benefits that pets provide to their owners; and reducing the number of pets who are surrendered to shelters when pet owners are in financial crisis and undergoing medical care.

 

The program goal is to assist patients in prioritizing their own medical care and wellness, enhancing their mental health and well being through the joys of pet ownership, and reducing the number of pets who are surrendered to shelters when pet owner patients are in financial crisis.

 

A family pet needs to stay with the family. LFAC can make a difference in the health and emotional well being of patients and their beloved pets.

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These programs are exclusively available to families or patients in financial need who meet the income eligibility criteria. They are not intended for pet businesses, shelters, home breeders, or similar entities.    Inquiries must be through email at: info@livingforacause.org