Kibble Korner  Pet Food Pantry in Rockford, Illinois, USA, is helping struggling families get food for their pets during these hard economic times, according to a news  report . The families can visit the pantry once a month.

Statistics released by Winnebago County, Illinois, show the number of cats and dogs given up through July this year are up 13% and 14% respectively, compared with a year ago.

The pantry has two locations and is accepting donations at both.