Learn a little bit more about what Community Cats Podcast host Stacy LeBaron is up to in this interview from Free Range with Sal Spinosa on Mad River Valley Television. Sal and Stacy Discuss her work at Pawsitive Pantry and their mission to help pet owners in Vermont and Massachusetts find free cat and dog food when they are in need. She chats about the organization’s partnership with the Vermont Food Bank, how Pawsitive Pantry’s pet food distribution works, and how people can access their services.
What if feeding your pet meant you couldn’t feed yourself? For thousands of struggling families, that’s reality—and it’s driving heartbreaking surrenders. But one organization is changing the game.
In this episode, Amy Castro talks with Stacey LeBaron, founder of PAWSitive Pantry and host of The Community Cats Podcast, about how her team is tackling pet food insecurity—and helping pets stay in the homes where they’re loved.
You’ll hear about:
• A nonprofit that distributes 140,000+ lbs of pet food annually
• How food access prevents shelter surrenders and supports vet care
• The real reasons people give up their pets—and how to stop it
• Starting local: how to create change in your own community
• Practical tips for partnering with shelters, food banks & volunteers
Join Peggy Hoyt for an engaging conversation with Stacy LeBaron, President and Chief Feline Officer of PAWSitive Pantry. Delve into the causes of the pet affordability crisis and uncover potential solutions. Learn how PAWSitive pantry is addressing a critical need by providing financially struggling families with access to pet food.