The recent economic downturn has caused many Americans to cut back spending in any way they can – including pet care. Many animal shelters are experiencing an increase in pets being brought in because their owners simply cannot afford to pay for them anymore. In order to combat this trend, the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) of Sherwood, Oregon recently opened the first cat food bank to help pet owners in need of financial assistance.

CAT, which is the largest no-kill cat shelter in the Pacific Northwest, debuted the food bank in the beginning of June to huge demand. When the doors first opened, there was a line of people waiting – proving that many were in need of this service.

From June through September, the food bank will be open on the first Sunday of each month, and each pet owner will be eligible to receive enough food to feed up to four cats. After the summer, CAT will reevaluate the program and decide how it will operate in the future.

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