Development PET FOOD PANTRY HELPS LOCAL FAMILIES At SafeHaven, we believe pets are family, and we don’t want our community members to worry about not being able to feed their furry family members. That is why we strive to provide resources for pet owners in Linn County, including but not limited to, our Pet Food Pantry. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 9 am - 11 am, members of our community can come into our back parking lot where we have stored pet food to pick up what they need. Typically, about 20-25 households currently take advantage of this program and it is one that SafeHaven is proud to keep going, especially in these tumultuous times. We recently spoke with Jan Jones, a recipient of pet food from Pet Food Pantry about her experience and here is what she told us. "I first heard about Pet Food Pantry through the SafeHaven Gift & Thrift. Between old age, social security, and the pandemic, it has been a blessing for our fur family! I would shudder to think of the financial impact that it would be for me to not have the resource. I most likely would not be able to keep my pets. The experience with SafeHaven has been absolutely amazing. We have never felt degraded or shamed. Katie Bateman is sweet, helpful, caring, and loves my dogs! We look forward to seeing her twice a month. Thank you!"
Spenser Rathbun, Assistant Director of Operations cozies up with one of our shelter dogs
In case of emergency, SafeHaven also has food stored in their entrance to the lobby every day and is available for picking up during shelter hours, noon to 5 PM. This service was started last year at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to serve families that are experiencing an especially tough year. We will continue to provide this resource for as long as possible, alongside Pet Food Pantry twice a month. If you would like more information, please contact us by calling 541-928-2789 or email communityoutreach@safehavenhumane.com.
Jan Jones and her fur kids, Arrow and Malala
