Local business launches pet food pantry as families struggle amid record 39-day shutdown

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -A Savannah cat cafe is helping federal workers feed their pets during the longest government shutdown ...

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 US pet owners as the average lifetime cost of caring for cats and dogs exceeds $30K — is raising pets only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for ...