The Connecticut Humane Society is making an urgent plea for pet food donations.
The organization's Pet Food Pantry is running extremely low on dog and cat food.
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WATCH HERENearly 150 families and more than 300 pets across the state rely on the food pantry each month, according to the Connecticut Humane Society. That is a 62% increase in families seeking assistance since 2024, and a 345% increase since 2023, when 33 families used the program, they said.
The Pet Food Pantry provides dog and cat food for families across Connecticut who are experiencing financial hardships.
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SIGN UP The most-needed brands are:
- Purina One
- Pedigree
- Blue Buffalo
- Friskies
- Fancy Feast
Donations of pet food can be dropped off at any of the three Connecticut Humane Society locations:
- 701 Russell Road, Newington
- 169 Old Colchester Road, Waterford
- 455 Post Road East, Westport
Monetary donations are also being accepted online or by mailing a check to the Connecticut Humane Society.
