Bella's Blessings is a nonprofit organization supporting pets in need by providing free pet food and supplies through honor-based pet blessing boxes. Our mission is to foster compassion and community and help pets avoid the shelter and stay with the families they love during challenging times. We believe that pets are family, and no family should have to part with their pets due to financial difficulties or hardships.
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ABOUT US
The Challenge
According to a 2024 poll by the Humane World for Animals, approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. live in poverty alongside their families. In addition, 43% of all pet owners report having been unable to pay for their pets’ needs at some point due to financial hardship.
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Unable to afford care, many pet owners face heartbreaking decisions. In the first half of 2025 alone, an estimated 2.8 million dogs and cats entered shelters and rescues across the country—many surrendered only because their families couldn’t keep up with costs.
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ASPCA Shelter Animals Count data found that in 2024, about 607,000 companion animals were euthanized in shelters—334,000 dogs and 273,000 cats. Included in this sobering statistic are animals whose caretakers could not afford their care and had to give them up.
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HOW WE CAN HELP
Bella’s Blessings offers an upstream solution that addresses a root cause of shelter overcapacity through helping to fill part of the existing resource gap. By focusing on accessible distribution of pet food and supplies to families through “Little Free Pet Pantries” or “Pet Blessing Boxes,” we can help keep pets out of shelters—safe, cared for, and with the families who love them.
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Our Pet Blessing Boxes for Communities
Every Bella’s Blessings Box is designed to be both durable and welcoming. Constructed from weatherproof PVC, each box measures 23” tall x 27” wide and weighs about 38 pounds, with capacity for up to 25 pounds of dry food, plus treats, bowls, and toys. The box is primed but unpainted, as we deliberately leave it ready for each community to paint with it's unique touch!
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Each box includes:​
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A “Bella’s Blessings” sign featuring a QR code that links to our online directory of free and low-cost veterinary clinics, pet food banks, and assistance programs.
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A solar light for safe, easy access from dusk to dawn.
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A 4”x4” pressure-treated post, installed securely at a height of 36.”
Because many users may have limited access to veterinary care, we strive to ensure each Pet Blessing Box is stocked with safe, hygienic, and reliable support items.
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Welcomed Donations
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Unopened wet or dry pet food
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Sealed treats
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New toys
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Pet supplies such as leashes, collars, and bowls
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Please Avoid Donating
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Medications or supplements (to prevent misuse or accidental harm)
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Used toys or opened food (which could carry bacteria)
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cute door knobs!
