Hi Rachel- so exciting that you are trying to get this off the ground! So we run a Pet Resource Center here in Memphis where we will basically offer anything we can to prevent shelter intake up to $300, which is the average cost of care for an animal in our shelter. So we consider it a cost-saving, and more importantly, a lifesaving decision to spend money to keep families together.
I'd be happy to talk you through the specifics of how we operate. Just shoot me an email at
alexis.pugh@memphistn.gov and we can schedule a time to go through it in detail.
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Alexis Pugh
Director, Memphis Animal Services
www.memphisanimalservices.comOrganizational Management
& Pet Support Services Specialist
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-19-2023 11:43 AM
From: Rachel Aune
Subject: Pet Food Pantry
Hey everyone! I am in South Alabama and we are looking at doing more community assistance like healthcare tethers and providing food! If you have a food assistance program can you explain how you set it up and some tips and tricks!
Thanks!!
#CommunityPartnerships*
#PetSupportServices*
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Rachel Aune
Board Member
Friends of Mobile animal shelter
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