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News & Updates

Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry WTAE Story on Pet Food Pantry’s New Location June 19, 2026 Community Safety Distribution Day June 19, 2026 Community Safety Free Whistle Kits Available at Pridefest June 7, 2026

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Pet Programs

The Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry

A monthly supplement distribution of pet food for neighbors taking care of cat colonies and pet owners. Currently serving Allegheny County.

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More from us

Explore our programs

Community Safety Whistle kits, resources, partners and hotlines. → Trans & Queer Affirming Projects Media project and #ProtectTransKids advocacy. → #PghPetFolx Projects Colony caretakers, Fort Faulsey, and community pet care. →

Our work in pictures

Take a look at our current and previous projects

The pantry when it was full

A PLC Whistle Kit

From 2022-2023, we ordered 2000 Protect Trans Kids funded by community members.

Volunteers made and distributed over 50 winter shelters for cat colonies.

Logos created by cartoonist Joe Wos

Gertie with donations and distributions packed inside