TOLEDO, Ohio — Lucas County Canine Care & Control is asking the community to help restock its Pet Food Pantry, which supports local pet owners facing financial hardship.

The program, which provides free dog food to families in need, has been temporarily closed while the agency transitioned to its new facility on Monroe Street. Shelves were cleared during the move, and the pantry cannot reopen until supplies are replenished.

LC4 leaders say demand for the service has grown as recent reductions in SNAP benefits add strain to households across northwest Ohio. The pantry helps prevent owners from having to surrender their pets due to financial challenges.

“We see firsthand how much comfort and stability pets provide. No one should ever face surrendering their dog simply because they’ve fall

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