'It was either feed my animals or feed myself'
Pet food banks says donations of food have dipped over the summer.
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"It was either feed my animals, pay my electric bill or feed myself."
— Vicky Bye , Activist
"We're definitely seeing the results of the financial crises and the cost of living crises in the donations that we receive."
— Hayley Crymble , Executive
"It's really important to make sure each family member receives some food."
— Maria Stevenson , Executive
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Pet food banks says donations of food have dipped over the summer.
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