On Saturday morning, nonprofits Tails of Redemption, Fetching Tails Foundation, and Rescue Pack Chicago worked with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to host a drive-thru food bank — for dogs — on the city’s south side.
Pet food drives have become important during the stressful and uncertain times created by COVID-19, offering animal guardians an alternative to surrendering their beloved companions amid ongoing financial strife.
“A lot of people have been economically impacted by the pandemic,” Sophia Ansari, the sheriff’s office special assistant, told the Chicago Sun-Times. “So if they’re having a hard time providing for themselves, they’re probably also having a hard time providing for their pets.”
Around 200 people attended the Chicago-based event, held outside the county jail. Volunteers also gave away treats, toys, and accessories.
Jose Rodriguez, who attended the event, said he spends between $150 and $200 each month on food for his pup, Gucci Rosé.
“This one’s expensive,” Rodriguez told local news. “We love it because it helps out especially right now with, you know, being out of work.”
Pierre, a 2-year-old pit bull mix up for adoption and trained by Cook County Jail inmates, also attended the dog food drive.
So far, the sheriff has hosted two such events since December, with plans for a third dog food drive in March currently in the works.
Heartwarming stories like this remind us that the pandemic impacts more than just people. We need to come together to make sure everyone has what they need to support their loved ones.
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Super nice idea. Thanks to everyone who supported & carried out such amazing donation center for the beloved loyal PPOCHES.
Congrats to the Sheriff’s Dept. for the good work!
There is nothing nice to say about animal abusers and killers. I hope the maggots get their day in court if not when they leave this Earth. I have no sympathy for animal abusers and killers.May they they rot in hell.
This sick pervert deserves to see justice.
If this is in regards for the drive thru pantry for dogs, I think this is such a wonderful thing to do. I wish more states would hold something like this and maybe there wouldn’t be so many animals in shelters . I would like information how to maybe start something like this?
GOD BLESS THESE COPS. More dog food pantries are needed.
God bless the Chicago Sheriff’s Dept. Pets have been impactedby this pandemic as well.
Bravo! This story just made my day complete! Thank you Tails of Redemption, Fetching Tails Foundation, and Rescue Pack Chicago along with the Cook County Sheriff’s office for helping doggies and their owners.
Makes me cry that there are so many wonderful folks who love animals so much and go out of their way to make sure that families under economic stress can continue to care for their loved non-human family members. Kudos to all of you xoxoxo
Wonderful idea. Thank you to all concerned.
the Law Enforcement needs to include cat food also in ther pet food drive
That’s great. All animals should be helped.
Happy that dogs are being taken care of. Anyone there care about people and their cats?
Please don’t be angry at this comment – if it were reversed, there would be questioning why dogs were left out.
Yet another example of cats’ 2nd class status when it comes to consideration.
Glad dogs are getting help – I’m really an Animal Lover. So this makes me very sad.
Sheriff’s department should help the animals in need. There r a lot of owners with no job trying to make ends meet. God bless them. At least they r not shooting them.God will bless them later on in life
I hope the pitta finds a home. Great action by they Sheriff.
please help these poor animals
What great folks!
“Heartwarming stories like this remind us that the pandemic impacts more than just people” But it also remind us that there are good people in this world. Thank you for your care and compassion.