Shaler woman fills free community pet pantry in honor of her beloved dog

By: KDKA-TV producer Ashley Funyak

A woman in Shaler is looking to lend a helping hand to neighbors and pet owners in need. Emily Boehler says she got the idea for the Shaler Little Free Pet Pantry and Stella’s Snack Shack after her rescue dog, Stella, died in 2023.

“Hi, I’m Stella,” a post on the pantry’s Facebook page reads. “I was rescued in 2013 and called Shaler my home for almost 11 years. My two favorite things were food and my jammies. My family built this pantry in loving memory of me, in hopes of keeping bellies full and hearts warm throughout the community.”…

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