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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…
‼️ Mark your calendars ‼️
Our next Distribution Event for pet food and supplies is scheduled for October 24th, 2026. 🐾❤️
** Please Note: this is NOT a public pantry. This is for our approved non-profit organizations and surplus program participants only.
Partner pet food pantry this Sunday! Register online by visiting www.cause4pawsgary.org ❤Register online TODAY!
www.cause4pawsgary.org/event-calendar
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Full bowls mean more resources to save lives. ❤️🐾
We’re so grateful to hear how Rescue Pack distributions are making a difference for Wright Way Rescue! With generous food donations from PetSmart, Wright-Way is able to stretch its resources further while caring for thousands of homeless animals each year.
Every pallet of food means more meals, more support and more opportunities for rescues to say “yes” to animals who need them.
Thank you, Wright-Way Rescue, for all you do—and thank you to PetSmart for helping us fill bowls and bellies! 🐶🐱
PetSmart Charities
🐾 Meet Buddy! 🐾
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and we’re kicking things off with a very special pup from All Herding Breed Dog Rescue of Illinois! ❤️
Buddy is a 1-year-old Cattle Dog who is smart, playful, energetic, and always ready for his next adventure. Buddy is deaf, but that doesn’t slow him down one bit! He’s dog-friendly, travels well, loves adventures on land or water, and has great potential for agility or dog sports 🥏🐕
Buddy is looking for an active family ready to give him the love, enrichment, and adventures he deserves. And even better - his adoption fee is sponsored! 🎉
Could Buddy be your new adventure buddy? Apply to adopt him at www.AllHerdingBreedDogRescue.com
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We have a wonderful update to share from Rescue Pack Medical Fund recipient Tito! 💚🐾
Tito’s surgery was a success, with no complications, and he is currently recovering in foster care. Despite remaining deaf due to the severity of his condition prior to surgery, he is expected to make a full recovery.
Woof Gang Rescue shared their appreciation for the support, telling us that the Medical Fund helped them provide Tito with the treatment he needed while easing the financial burden on their rescue. Without the grant, they said they would not have been able to proceed with his treatment immediately.
This is exactly why the Rescue Pack Medical Fund exists - to help our rescue partners say “yes” to critical care when an animal needs it most. We’re so happy to have been a small part of Tito’s journey and can’t wait to see him continue to heal! 💚
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This is what keeping bowls full is all about. ❤️🐾
We’re so grateful to see the impact our distribution has made through Paws of a Veteran: helping fill nearly 2,000 bowls for pets and their families, including veterans at Hines VA Hospital!
Thank you to Paws of a Veteran for turning these donations into full bowls, happy pets and meaningful support for the people who love them. We’re proud to play a small part in the incredible work you do! 🐶🐱 🇺🇸
