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Mossfern

(4,523 posts) Wed Nov 5, 2025, 02:58 PM Nov 5

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This is a sad sign of the times - I received this message from my vet [View all]

Well Pet Animal Hospital
109 Xxxxxxxx Ave.
Xxxxxxx, New Jersey 12345-6789
Tel:555-555-5555

Dear clients,

The government shutdown has unfortunately led to a halt in wages for thousands of federal employees and contractors. Consequently, many of these individuals are facing difficult choices regarding the care of their beloved animals .

We are currently gathering donations to provide assistance to these families and their pets during this challenging time.

We kindly invite you to bring donations of cat or dog food, cat litter, and similar items to our office during our regular business hours

These donations will be distributed by Toni's Kitchen.

Contributions intended for human assistance are also gratefully accepted.

Thank you!

The Well Pet Family

Do you think that it's best that I purchase several smaller bags of kibble than the large 15 lbs ones that I purchase for my kitties?
The consequences of the Republican/Trump cruelty is far and wide. I guess I should donate a couple dozen cans of food as well.

Any other veterinarians doing this near you?

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This is a sad sign of the times - I received this message from my vet [View all] Mossfern Nov 5 OP

No, but I'm going to suggest it to my SIL Vet. Ligyron Nov 5 #1

The pets are always the first to suffer montanacowboy Nov 5 #2

Remember that older folks can't lift heavy bags of food and litter, so smaller might be better. THANK YOU for your CurtEastPoint Nov 5 #3

Excellent point, Monsieur! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #12

Also not everyone has a car. LisaM Nov 5 #15

Pets, children and women. Maru Kitteh Nov 5 #4

My daughter and I took cat and dog food donations to a rescue on Friday. StarryNite Nov 5 #5

Thank you, my friend! hamsterjill Nov 5 #11

I'm thinking a lot of fosters will be needed too. StarryNite Nov 5 #14

Best Way to Donate DET Nov 5 #6

Call your local food bank to find out their policy. I bet some of them do. Hekate Nov 5 #8

Toni's Kitchen Mossfern Nov 5 #16

Several smaller bags can go to several pet-owners. Also, easier to lift for seniors. Hekate Nov 5 #7

Smaller bags & some money, a few of those kits& pups will need flea tx & rabies vaxs irisblue Nov 5 #9

One of our homeless shelters announced that they would Grammy23 Nov 5 #10

Absolutely OUTSTANDING ideas!!! calimary Nov 5 #26

what a wonderful vet Skittles Nov 5 #13

Doing what you can will be a gift to the person served. JMCKUSICK Nov 5 #17

It's Doctor Wellington Mossfern Nov 5 #18

I'm sorry Mossfern, JMCKUSICK Nov 5 #19

The consequences popsdenver Nov 5 #20

At our free food market utopian Nov 5 #21

Houses of worship Mossfern Nov 5 #23

Pets for the elderly help sustain them Jarqui Nov 5 #22

Get Small Bags Or Cases Deep State Witch Nov 5 #24

I did that 2 days ago. Botany Nov 5 #25

Simple way is to order and ship directly to your vet. Squaredeal Nov 5 #27

My niece's stepson carries ziploc bags in his car Grammy23 Nov 5 #28

Thanks for posting this. SupportSanity Thursday #29

I haven't seen this locally barbtries Thursday #30

Sadly, that's what happens when things get tight Nigrum Cattus Thursday #31

It is GRIM all over. BobTheSubgenius Thursday #32

Even Pet Food Pantry's are closing. 2manydogz Thursday #33

Welcome to your first DU post. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #34

Your wife and family are saints! catchnrelease Thursday #35

I think that's why my vet Mossfern Friday #36

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Friday #37

Welcome and thank you for all you do. Nevilledog Friday #38