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flag Delayed SNAP payments amid the record shutdown are forcing families to choose between feeding themselves and their pets.

flag Families relying on SNAP benefits are struggling to feed both themselves and their pets as delayed payments from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history strain household budgets. flag With SNAP funds not fully restored, nonprofits nationwide are stepping in with pet food, gift cards, and guidance to prevent surrenders. flag Shelters report rising demand, some diverting veterinary funds to buy food, while recipients like Sarah Lungwitz in Illinois express fear over losing their pets. flag Economic hardship remains a leading cause of pet relinquishment, and advocates warn of a potential surge in shelter intake as financial pressure mounts.

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