A local non profit helps pet owners who've fallen on financial hard times.
They're the most vulnerable of our population: the homeless, veterans, seniors and domestic violence victims–and many of them own pets. Unfortunately, sometimes they're not able to care for their pets and they need a little help.
That's where F.I.D.O. comes in. Nancy Martin is the president and community impact coordinator.
They've partnered with groups like Meals On Wheels to get pet food to owners in need.
"You never have to worry about every feeding your pet again or unable to provide, thru this pet food bank, because that's our hyper focus and that's our sole reason for being," said Martin.
She operates a pet food bank out of a small warehouse in Oregon City. Martin said they feed nearly 6,000 animals a year.
"It is an under-served portion of our community, people's pets are extremely important to them, especially children, you want children to be raised around pets, it makes them a better human being," said Martin.
Angel Grigsby is a single mother of four who needed some help a few weeks ago. She said the alternator on her car went out and she didn't have money to buy her dogs food. Two of her dogs provide therapy for her three special-needs children. F.I.D.O. came to the rescue.
"If it wasn't for Nancy, I wouldn't have had enough food to last us until my car got fixed," said Grigsby.
Martin said they're always taking donations. She said ten dollars can feed two dogs and two cats for a whole month.
You can find more information on their Facebook page.
