A Rainy Day That Changed Everything
Lucy wasn't expecting to find her newest family member that day.
Walking through the rain in Tampa, she noticed something small moving in the bushes. At first, she thought it was a rat. As she got closer, she realized it was a tiny puppy, soaking wet, shivering, and all alone.
She scooped her up, brought her home, and named her Luna.
More than ten years later, they're still together.
Today, Luna is much more than a pet. She's Lucy's service dog, constant companion, and a beloved member of the family.
Why Pet Food Assistance Matters
For Lucy, caring for Luna has always been a priority.
Like many pet parents managing rising costs and tight budgets, Lucy turned to food assistance to ensure Luna also had the food she needed to thrive. Through support from Feeding Tampa Bay, Feeding America, and PetSmart Charities, she can access nutritious pet food that helps keep Luna healthy while easing pressure on her household budget, making it easier to afford other essentials.
"As long as I know she's getting a good meal, that's the top priority for me."
Sometimes, the greatest gift isn't just what's in the bowl. It's knowing a beloved member of your family is cared for so you can spend more time enjoying life's everyday moments together.
Keeping Pets with the Families Who Love Them
When families have access to pet food assistance, everyone benefits.
Support from community organizations helps keep pets healthy, reduces stress for pet parents, and allows families to continue sharing the companionship, comfort, and unconditional love pets bring every day.
Together, we're helping keep pets where they belong: at home with the people who love them.
Help Fill Bowls. Feed Hope.
Stories like Lucy and Luna's remind us what's possible when communities come together.
Every donation helps PetSmart Charities and our partners provide pet food and resources that keep pets healthy and families together.
This Pet Hunger Awareness Day, we're celebrating the kindness that makes stories like Lucy and Luna's possible.
Together, we can help end pet hunger. Fill a bowl. Feed hope.
