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'Feed Bank' Opens for Struggling Horse Owners

Hundreds of horses across Western Washington are at risk of malnutrition or starvation this winter because their owners can't afford to feed them. People are being forced to give their horses away or, in some cases, they're being seized by animal control workers and put into foster programs. "We've determined it costs about $3,500 a year to own a horse between feed and upkeep on veterinary costs," says Kitsap County horse farmer Allen Warren. "And a lot of people have more than one horse."

The continuing recession is forcing many horse owners to choose between feeding their animals and feeding their families. Allen, of the Horse Harbor Foundation, estimates around 200 to 300 horses in Kitsap County alone that need care. In response to the crisis, the Kitsap Humane Society is opening a "feed bank" for low-income horse owners. They can apply to the Humane Society for free or reduced price hay.

The Humane Society is also looking for donations of hay.  If you need help or can provide some hay, contact the Kitsap Humane Society at www.kitsap-humane.org or (360) 692-6977.

AniMeals

AniMeals is a service provided by Second Chance Companions to seniors, disabled and needy individuals in Clark County, Washington.

AniMeals distributes pet food free of charge to Meals on Wheels recipients, individuals in assisted living and senior facilities and area food banks. This enables individuals to keep their companion animals, providing a special quality to their lives and, saving their pets from an uncertain fate.

Pet Food Bank

The Humane Society of Seattle/King County has a program called, Pet Food Bank which provides pet food for senior citizens and individuals afflicted with AIDS.

There are also a number of food banks in King County that sometimes have pet food available.

Depending on where the person lives, the following are a list of possible sites:

• Ballard Food Bank:  206-789-7800, 11:00 am to 2:45 pm - Wednesday and Thursday
• Wallingford Food Bank:  206-694-6723, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tuesday
• Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Food Bank:  206-784-7964, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Monday and Wednesday
• Northwest Harvest:  206-625-0755, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Monday and Wednesday
• Northwest Community Services Food Bank:  206-723-4105, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm - Wednesday
• Federal Way Senior Center:  253-838-3604, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm - Monday through Friday

⇒  It is advisable to call these locations to see if pet food is available prior to visiting.

For further information, call 206-296-7387, extension 242. This will put you through to the Call Center and they can help you if you have additional questions.

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