Nourish the Needy

Nourish the Needy

Nourish the Needy is The Animal League program assisted by veterinarians, business owners, and concerned citizens who want to do something to prevent people from having to make the heartbreaking decision to give up a beloved pet. Faced with financial hardship, families often give up their pets when they cannot afford to feed them. The unfortunate result is that many pets are being given up or abandoned. This is heartbreaking for everyone involved. To help these people most in need, The Animal League provides emergency assistance to families facing unemployment, foreclosure, or other financial crises, thus enabling them to keep their pets. We provide pet food until the family is able to provide this necessity on their own.

Pets of the Homeless

The Animal League is also a collection site for a nationally acclaimed program Pets of the Homeless. This is a similar program with a focus on providing pet food and medical treatment for the pets of homeless people so they can keep their beloved friends. The purpose of both the Nourish the Needy and Pets of the Homeless programs is to prevent people from having to give up their pets. Owners must show proof of financial need to the food pantries according to the pantries’ guidelines.

Both food programs exist solely through the generosity of the community, with all pet food and supplies donated by others: nothing is purchased by The Animal League.