According to PetSmart Charities, an estimated 30 million pets in the United States experience hunger daily. Even if the animals are in a pet shelter, shelter organizations have difficulty feeding them due to financial constraints, overpopulation, staffing shortages, limited resources, and lack of community support. As more pet owners face food insecurity themselves, they are finding it necessary to drop their pets off at shelters.
Fortunately, there are organizations like Yummypets that can help feed hungry animals. Every month, in its Voice Program, the popular pet social media site features four organizations and asks visitors and members to click on the “Click to give button on the animal shelter’s campaigns.” Each click helps each organization receive more food to raise 165 pounds of kibble before the end of the month! The cost is free for the organization and the visitor.
Rescue shelters across the country have shared their stories on how Voice has helped their organization. Vista, California’s Love Your Feral Felines, shared that the 165 pounds of donated kibble ensured that they could direct more resources to save the most at-risk lives. Decator’s Place/Mid Missouri Malamute Rescue shared that Yummypets’ Voice program helped them reach their goal of feeding their rescue pups. Pennsylvania-based Feline Solutions Inc. shared that the 165 pounds of kibble helped them feed the many hungry kittens in the rescue. They shared that they were averaging over one cat intake per day.
Yummypets’ Voice Program has made a heartening impact on pet shelters across the United States. Millions of pets face a daily hunger struggle, and this initiative emerges as a beacon of hope and support. By simply clicking on the “Click to give button on the animal shelter’s campaigns.” individuals contribute to the collective effort of providing 165 pounds of kibble to deserving shelters each month at no cost to either the organization or the visitor.
The testimonials from shelters nationwide, such as Love Your Feral Felines in Vista, Decator’s Place/Mid Missouri Malamute Rescue, and Feline Solutions Inc. in Pennsylvania, underscore the tangible difference this program makes in ensuring the well-being of vulnerable animals.
Through Yummypets’ innovative approach, communities are rallying together to address the challenges of pet hunger, demonstrating that even small actions can yield significant, life-changing outcomes. As we continue to witness the transformative power of collective compassion, it is evident that Yummypets’ Voice Program is not only making a pawsitive change but also inspiring a ripple effect of kindness and generosity across the nation.
