A lesson in non-judgement when caring for people and their pets.

What's The Story?

Laurie Rhodes love of animals and dedication to helping others led her to a mission that is underserved I this community. She says there is a bond between people and their pets and “when you feed a pet and feed the soul. Laurie points out it is not her, but neighbors helping neighbors that allow her to carry out this mission. Her journey began in 2012 when she brought food and warm clothing for people in Reading. Laurie Rhodes found that people will give their last dime and their last bite of food to feed their pets. She realized that people will live on the street in order to keep caring for their pets. Laurie had done rescue for animals for decades. Her two passions collided and today her phone does not stop ringing. There is a need to feed pets, She distributes about 1400 pounds a month. The pet is often a person’s lifeline. Laurie says that, “In saving a pet you are actually saving a person”. She talks about the difficulties she dealt with as she embarked on a mission to care for people’s pets. Today food shelters ask for her help. Listen as Laurie shares the stories of the people she meets and their pets. She needs your help.