BELLEVILLE — As families face financial hardships with paused benefits and delayed paychecks, the Belleville Area Humane Society is witnessing a surge in pet owners struggling to provide for their animals, prompting increased calls to the shelter from those reluctant to give up their companions.The shelter's Feed the Love program was established to address this growing need by supplying pet food at a significantly reduced cost. Through a partnership with GPG and the GOOD Program, the shelter is able to purchase pet food at 15 cents per pound, a fraction of retail prices, allowing donations to have a greater impact.“We see every day how connected our community truly is,” said a representative of the Belleville Area Humane Society. “When people struggle, their pets struggle too — and that’s

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