Helping Lexington Pets

The mission of the Lexington Pet Pantry is to keep pets with their families. The group provides essential pet food and supplies to those in need.

Founder Amber Litwiller reached out earlier this year, and our partnership began. “If you’re in a crisis, you don’t want to lose something that helps you,” says Amber “Keeping people with their pets is what we’re all about.”

The self-serve pantry at our emergency shelter is stocked regularly with pet food and supplies for residents, helping survivors care for their animals while they focus on healing.

Pet Pantry volunteers also stock public self-serve pantries at the Living Arts and Science Center and Blue Stallion Brewing Company.

“The shared health of people, animals, and our environment is all interconnected,” adds Amber.

For many survivors, their animal companions are also victims of abuse. Although the shelter is not a good fit for every pet, our advocates provide support and resources for animals so survivors can find safety without worry.