BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Western New York organization is getting a boost to help you make ends meet on your pet food.
The non-profit Bailey and Friends is giving Food 4 Paws a $10,000 grant to help address pet food insecurity.
Food 4 Paws says it plans to use the money to purchase dry cat food and distribute it to 33 pantries across Western New York.
The organization said this grant is crucial, as a report shows more than half of pet owners who face pet food insecurity nationwide think about giving up their pet because of the cost.
"Nobody wants to make the decision to surrender their dog or cat, so that's where we come in and say, 'Look, we're going to give you enough to keep your pet at home.'" Jackie Blachowski from WNY Food 4 Paws said. "Especially the elderly, that's their children, that's their family. None of us would want to give up a pet."
If you need help getting pet food, you can find a full list of pantries here.
