“Pet Pantry of Lancaster County: Feed, Fix, Rescue”
Following years of dedication to animals in need, the Pet Pantry of Lancaster County 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.
The Pet Pantry was founded on three core services: to feed, to fix, and to 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 their pets remain happy, healthy, and safe–and with their family.
With a background in both entrepreneurship and animal rescue, Sanders knew the dedication it took to make an idea succeed. Her love of animals began in childhood with a bevy of beloved family pets. Sanders’ philosophy early in life was that “pets are family and are forever. She believes that each animal that comes to the Pet Pantry of Lancaster County is worthy and deserves a good home that shares her same philosophy.