Tag: Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry

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Successful winter cat shelter workshop builds community while helping caretakers

January 18, 2026 by

We had great time yesterday at the Betty White’s Birthday Winter Cat Shelter Workshop, Over 20 neighbors got together at Allegheny City Brewing on the Northside. Owner Amy donated the space and provided complimentary beverages. Nearby Bistro-to-Go sent coffee (January weather) and cheesecake bites (Betty White reference.) The good news outcome – we collectively made […]

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Someone stole winter items from a local pet food pantry. Now community help is needed to replace them

December 28, 2025 by

This is a disappointing update to share – some unknown person has stolen several items from the Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry. Heated outdoor items critical for feral and homeless cats. We’ve had items donated that were assigned to our participants and caretakers. They were labeled and then they disappeared. No food […]

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Give Now – Donor Pledges 100% Match for Pet Food Pantry Donations, Today Through Saturday

September 18, 2025 by

A donor has generously pledged a 100% match on all donations (food and financial) thru Saturday – donations to the Dr. John Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry. We are based in Manchester on the Northside. Over 70 households are registered from around Allegheny County. We need 250 pounds of food to reach our goal. GoFundMe […]

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Orange Pumpkin Land Rover Defender is Available for Trunk-or-Treating

September 11, 2025 by

If you want a big orange pumpkin-like vehicle at your trunk-or-treating event, let us know. Here’s why we are the perfect participant … we can roll out the candy and also store donations of pet food. Contact us at folx@pghlgbtq.org

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In the 90’s, the Mormon Calvary Saved a Food Pantry

September 9, 2025 by

Update on the Closure of the Pittsburgh Pet Food Pantry Pittsburgh has been responsive – 27 people have ordered items from our wishlists. It is a little hard to know the quantity until they arrive. But 27 is lovely and will help us be prepared for October. I’ll admit I was hoping for an autumn […]

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Reasons Why a Pittsburgh Pet Food Pantry is Closing Temporarily

September 6, 2025 by

PET FOOD PANTRY temporarily closed due to lack of donations. We are sorry to inform our neighbors that the Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry will not be distributing in September due to lack of pet food. The pantry has over 70 registered households and caretakers. Based on Pittsburgh’s Northside, they serve families […]