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From its inception a decade ago, the Pet Pantry of Lancaster County has grown into a transformative animal welfare organization that serves hundreds of families and thousands of animals each year.
The Pet Pantry was founded on three core services: to feed, fix, and rescue animals in need. Food insecurity is one of the leading reasons why a beloved family pet would be surrendered to a rescue. Founder and CEO Melody Sanders knew this issue could be addressed by providing services with dignity. The organization provides emergency and longer-term pet food assistance to families experiencing hardship to ensure pets remain happy, healthy, and safe with their loving families.
Early on, animal overpopulation was another issue Mel and her team recognized and began to diligently address. In order to help keep pets healthy by reducing pet overpopulation concerns, the organization expanded into offering lower-cost spay/neuter and feral cat Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programs. These services are provided with the intention of removing barriers to accessing exceptional veterinary care. Lastly, was ensuring that animals in need of loving forever homes were given the chance they deserved to find those families. Each year the Pet Pantry adopts over 500 pets into furever homes.
Today, the organization celebrates a decade of saving stray, sick, and injured animals. All of this has been possible through the intention, care, and passion of one woman’s commitment to empowering animals to thrive by listening and responding to their unspoken needs.
26 Millersville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
717-983-8878
