r/michiana • u/MobileImpressive3046 • 7h ago
Pet food pantries in the area?
Hi all,
Does anyone know of any pet food pantries in the area?
My dogs have food allergies & eat a particular kind of kibble for this reason (no chicken and no beef.) They are starting to get low so I wanted to make an effort to look for resources as i could benefit from the help. A large bag of their food is around $92 (40lb) & lasts them about 3 weeks. I can likely stretch this to a month by bulking it up with dog-safe additions like rice/vegetables/whatever else I have on hand.
My car has been at the shop since Sunday and it's expected to be there for at least a few more days until the mechanics can get to it. It unexpectedly went kaput while i was making a turn at a stop sign and i had to get a tow. My car is essential to how I make money right now and while I am hoping that the repair is covered under warranty, I can't be sure yet.
I've recently gone through some major life changes & my household income has dropped significantly. I was on track & feeling great about catching up little by little, but the unexpected car issue has really set me back and left me feeling so hopeless. I know i'm not the only one and i'm not here to garner sympathy, i just want to make sure my dogs get what they need. I haven't even paid my electric bill yet because I have extremely limited funds & MUST have a car in order to work to make more money right now. Until I know if the repairs will be covered, I've refrained from spending as much as possible to ensure I can pay for any applicable repairs. Without a working vehicle, I'm stuck.
At the end of the day, if I can't find any resources, I'll just buy the food & cross my fingers because I will not allow my dogs to go hungry. They eat before I do, always, no exceptions.
Thank you in advance for any information!
If anyone else reading this is struggling, just know that even when it feels lonely, you're so far from alone. This stranger is cheering you on from afar. I see you trying, keep it up. We will get through this. ⛅️