Pet Food Stamps

Gharrissc · 02-27-2013, 12:27 AM

I saw an article about Pet Food Stamps. I think it could be a good thing for people who are going through a hard time,but are trying to get back on their feet.

Pet Food Stamps pays for owners to buy pet food

KZoppa · 02-27-2013, 01:16 AM

That actually sounds like a really good idea.

BellaLuna · 02-27-2013, 01:25 AM

harmony · 02-27-2013, 01:37 AM

I tried to look at this but I could not. I am all for helping this cause as long is it not coming from the government

. Share your plate of food with a dog if you love it, that is what other people do

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Shaolin · 02-27-2013, 06:48 AM

I very much like this idea!

ksotto333 · 02-27-2013, 07:05 AM

As long as it's a non profit group I have no problem with this. The government should absolutely never be involved with this. The deficit is out of control as it is, we don't need to add another entitlement.

mandiah89 · 02-27-2013, 07:36 AM

I think that could be good.. but at the same time I think that it should be proven that the animal was acquired BEFORE the family went onto assistance, as if you cant even feed yourself and your family you should NOT be getting a pet to begin with because you wont be able to pay for food, medical ect, which also leads to them being dumped at high kill shelters... sorry I know its a bit harsh, but thats just my opinion

MichaelE · 02-27-2013, 08:35 AM

I think your opinion is a valid one. We don't need anymore Government entitlements.

There is too much entitlement mentality that I'm paying for as it is.

I'm all for the idea if it is privately funded and maintained with strict guidlines for qualification. A dog shouldn't have to suffer because of the economy.

wyominggrandma · 02-27-2013, 08:56 AM

I agree. If there is someone who can fund a non profit group with enough money of their own and donations from others to help pets, then that is okay with me.
But, like others, it would make me extremely mad if the government gets involved and starts using more of the working peoples tax dollars to pay for this.. Also brings up, exactly how will they stop the person who is getting food stamps for their pet from breeding this now well fed dog and making money off the litter?
I can see the benefits, but can also see lots of folks using it to make money from their pets. I hope there will be lots of rules in place to prevents things like that

GSDolch · 02-27-2013, 09:10 AM

This is something that I have looked into, I wanted to know more BEFORE I gave an opinion on it.

1) This is NOT a gov. program, it is run by donation only. They have said that if the gov. says they want to help, then they may look into it but as of right now they are not a part of this program.

2) The program is only for six months, because of funding they cannot do it for long periods of time

3) The food is sent to you. You sign up via their website, they then ask to wait a few weeks for them to call you, they will call and work on getting things verified as far as income and what your need is for your animals. The food is then sent TO you from here Pet Food Online | Dog & Cat Supplies & Products | PetFoodDirect.com

I believe that this is a wonderful program and plan to make donations.

02-27-2013, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,760	Pet Food Stamps I saw an article about Pet Food Stamps. I think it could be a good thing for people who are going through a hard time,but are trying to get back on their feet. Pet Food Stamps pays for owners to buy pet food

02-27-2013, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 16,188	That actually sounds like a really good idea. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10 "Dax" Thor z vom Weberhaus GSD 3/18/2013 Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05-2/1/2013

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Shaolin Master Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Great Mills, MD Posts: 993	I very much like this idea! __________________ RIP Sebastian GSD/Rott 5/12/2002 RIP Cheyenne The Western Lady Collie 9/6/2012 Finnian The Irish Lad WGSD: SAR Abeni the Little Warrior: Pomeranian rescue. "Res nos operor ut alius algo" "Go mairidís beo"

02-27-2013, 07:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
mandiah89 Master Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 915	I think that could be good.. but at the same time I think that it should be proven that the animal was acquired BEFORE the family went onto assistance, as if you cant even feed yourself and your family you should NOT be getting a pet to begin with because you wont be able to pay for food, medical ect, which also leads to them being dumped at high kill shelters... sorry I know its a bit harsh, but thats just my opinion __________________ Penny - GSD - 11/11/2012 Diesel - GSD - 03/15/2010 - 11/05/2012

02-27-2013, 01:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
harmony Knighted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,145	I tried to look at this but I could not. I am all for helping this cause as long is it not coming from the government . Share your plate of food with a dog if you love it, that is what other people do .

02-27-2013, 07:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
ksotto333 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 736	As long as it's a non profit group I have no problem with this. The government should absolutely never be involved with this. The deficit is out of control as it is, we don't need to add another entitlement.

02-27-2013, 08:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
MichaelE Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,129	I think your opinion is a valid one. We don't need anymore Government entitlements. There is too much entitlement mentality that I'm paying for as it is. I'm all for the idea if it is privately funded and maintained with strict guidlines for qualification. A dog shouldn't have to suffer because of the economy. __________________ Bear, Anna, Molly, Ossie, and The Countess Lisl von Schlaf An Unhappy German is a Sour Kraut!

02-27-2013, 08:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
wyominggrandma Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,369	I agree. If there is someone who can fund a non profit group with enough money of their own and donations from others to help pets, then that is okay with me. But, like others, it would make me extremely mad if the government gets involved and starts using more of the working peoples tax dollars to pay for this.. Also brings up, exactly how will they stop the person who is getting food stamps for their pet from breeding this now well fed dog and making money off the litter? I can see the benefits, but can also see lots of folks using it to make money from their pets. I hope there will be lots of rules in place to prevents things like that

02-27-2013, 09:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
GSDolch Crowned Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Loudon, TN Posts: 5,552	This is something that I have looked into, I wanted to know more BEFORE I gave an opinion on it. 1) This is NOT a gov. program, it is run by donation only. They have said that if the gov. says they want to help, then they may look into it but as of right now they are not a part of this program. 2) The program is only for six months, because of funding they cannot do it for long periods of time 3) The food is sent to you. You sign up via their website, they then ask to wait a few weeks for them to call you, they will call and work on getting things verified as far as income and what your need is for your animals. The food is then sent TO you from here Pet Food Online \| Dog & Cat Supplies & Products \| PetFoodDirect.com I believe that this is a wonderful program and plan to make donations. __________________ We are defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy. A Witches Perception

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