As homeless rates climb, the Street Dawg Crew helps Utahns by supporting their pets

Every other Sunday, a big white van rolls up to its usual spot in Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park. In the back are a few thousand pounds of bagged dog food stacked like Tetris blocks.

There to greet its arrival is a line of barking huskies, labs, pitbulls, chihuahuas –– and, yes, people –– all waiting to get pet food and supplies free of cost.

This is the work of the Street Dawg Crew of Utah. As Utah’s homeless population grows, the nonprofit organization works to help humans by supporting their pets. It’s a pet food pantry serving individuals with low incomes or experiencing homelessness…

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