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Date: 6/2/2008
Title: Demand spikes at pet food banks, discount vets
Summary: Some pantries see 50 percent increase in need for free dog, cat food. Read the complete article…
Date: 9/30/2008
Title: Donations include pet carriers, cat climbing trees, and dog houses
Summary: Through the generosity of Helena citizens and businesses, the Foundation has donated dog houses, several pet carriers, and a few cat climbing trees to needy families.
Date: 9/21/2008
Title: Pad for Paws Foundation supplies cat food
Summary: The Foundation supplied over 300 lbs. of cat food given out at Helena Area Friends of Pets (HAFoP) spay/neuter clinic.
Date: 9/10/2008
Title: Pad for Paws collects pet food for needy, elderly
Summary: No longer looking to build a new animal shelter in Helena, the Pad for Paws Foundation has shifted its focus to supplying food banks with animal food for needy and elderly pet owners. Read the complete article…
Date: 8/22/2008
Title: Pet owners fear tough economic choices
Summary: The rising costs of fuel, food and housing -- and the rising tide of foreclosures -- have generated a surge in requests for pet food from traditional food pantries and prompted some pet owners to give up their animals. Others are trying to save money by forgoing veterinary care. Read the complete article…
Date: 7/30/2008
Title: Donation to Helena Friends of Pets (HAFoP)
Summary: The Pad for Paws Foundation supported the crucial work that HAFoP does by donating funds for the purchase of a new scale to weigh pets to accurately determine dosages of anesthetic needed for safe surgery.
Date: 7/30/2008
Title: Donation to Helena Friends of Pets (HAFoP)
Summary: Donation of funds to support and offset expenses incurred by HAFoP during their planned spay/neutering clinic, and to support the spay/neutering of feral cat populations.