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Founder Kathy Wiesner, a former tech executive, shares 10 lessons from a decade of turning surplus pet food into a lifeline for rescues across the Great Lakes region
Rescue Pack's First-Half 2026 Impact — And The Need for The Next Six Months
FOX 32 Chicago recently sat down with Kathy Weisner, Executive Director of Rescue Pack, and digital content creator Chris Stocks to discuss the organization's massive annual food distribution mobilization to feed 500,000 shelter pets in one day.
To our incredible community of donors, Greater Good Charities, rescue organizations, and volunteers, thank you for being a powerful member of our "Pack".
Donated 2 pallets of adult dry cat food - whitefish recipe.
So grateful for Hound & Gatos generous donation of 9 pallets of cat food, weighing in at nearly 10,600 pounds! Thanks also to Charlee Bear Dog Treats for providing 1 pallet of dog treats, weighing in around 756 pounds. We couldn’t do this important work…
Happy National Nonprofit Day!
People often see the food, supplies, and wagging tails. But behind every full bowl is a community of people working together.
Corporate partners who donate.
Volunteers who sort, pack, and load.
Shelters and rescues that care for animals every day.
Supporters who believe in our mission.
At Rescue Pack, we’re proud to be one piece of that puzzle, connecting donated pet food and supplies with the organizations that need them most. Together, we’re reducing waste, strengthening communities, and helping animals receive the care they deserve.
Today, we’re celebrating every nonprofit, volunteer, donor, and partner making a difference. Thank you for being a part of the Pack - it truly takes a village.
Clear the Shelters: Meet Andrew, Emily & Rachel! 🐾🐱
Andrew and Emily may be 5-month-old siblings, but somewhere along the way, 6-month-old Rachel decided two should become three, and appointed herself the big sister!
Rachel is the brave one, usually the first to investigate something new, while Andrew and Emily are a little more reserved and perfectly happy to follow her lead. Together at Pet Central Helps, they’ve formed their own little family while they wait to find families of their own. ❤️
As these three grow from kittens into young adults, donated food from Blue Buffalo and Stella & Chewy's helps Pet Central Helps provide the everyday essentials they need to thrive.
Help us spread the word during #ClearTheShelters and give Andrew, Emily & Rachel a chance to find their people!
#RescuePack #PetCentralHelps #ClearTheShelters2026 #AdoptDontShop #AdoptACat #RescueCats
Clear the Shelters: Meet Junebug & Her Little Bugs! 🐝🐞
We’re kicking off our #cleartheshelters initiative with a whole family of cuteness from Pet Central Helps! 💙
Meet Junebug, a sweet Beagle/Chihuahua mix who’s only about a year old. Shortly after arriving at Pet Central Helps, Junebug welcomed five tiny pups: Mantis, Ladybug, Hornet, Honeybee, and Firefly! 🐶
Junebug has been an absolute delight and loves everyone she meets. And while she’s busy being a great mama, she and her little family are being supported with food and treats distributed through Rescue Pack, including Blue Buffalo dog food, Purina Pro Plan wet puppy food, and treats from The Full Life Company.
Her pups will be ready to head to their forever homes in just three weeks! Visit Pet Central Helps for more information on these cuties 🐾❤️
#ClearTheShelters #RescuePack #PetCentralHelps #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #SupportAnimalRescue
Happy International Cat Day 🐱💛
Today, we’re celebrating the tiny toe beans, dramatic zoomies, championship-level naps, and the cats who somehow convinced us that their chair was never ours to begin with.
Behind every happy cat is a full bowl, a safe place to land, and people who care. Thanks to our incredible donors, volunteers, and partners, thousands of cats in shelters, rescues, and foster homes receive the food and supplies they need while they wait for their forever families.
Here’s to every curious kitten, spicy tabby, and cuddle-loving cat - we’re so glad you’re here! ❤️🐾
Franz’s future is looking brighter! 🐶✨
One of the recipients of our Medical Grant program, Franz from Placing Paws, recently was able to receive the eye surgery he needed to improve his comfort, protect his vision, and reduce the risk of future damage. Even better - his surgery was a success and he’s now officially available for adoption!
This grant did more than help one dog. By covering a portion of Franz’s surgery, Placing Paws was able to direct more of its resources toward medical care for other animals in need!
Those that support our Medical Grant program make all of this possible: giving pets like Franz the care they deserve and giving rescue organizations the support they need to continue saving lives ❤️
Placing Paws Rescue
This past Saturday was another reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together for animals. ❤️🐾
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and partners, we were able to provide 564,696 meals to animals in need, save 159,588 pounds of food from ending up in landfills, distribute 157 pallets of donated pet food and supplies, and support 56 animal welfare organizations.
Every pallet delivered helps shelters and rescues stretch their budgets, keep bowls full, and focus more resources on lifesaving care. Thank you to everyone who made this distribution possible. Together, we’re making a lasting difference - one meal, one pallet, and one animal at a time.
