The Pikes Peak Pet Pantry in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Northland Pet Pantry in Smithville, Missouri, Central Florida Animal Pantry in Orlando, Florida and People Care Pet Pantry in Ravenna, Ohio held the first 'Furr-ever Home' National Pet Food Drive together, from November 21, 2009 through January 1, 2010. All four organizations help their community's struggling pet owners by offering temporary pet food assistance to those in need. Together, the pantries hoped to collect at least 20,000 pounds of dog and cat food, with a goal of 5,000 or more pounds per organization, as well as food for other pets. The economy is affecting both people and pets nationwide and people are finding they are forced to get rid of their pets due to rising costs. All of the pantries involved hope to address this problem, bring awareness to it, and show there is a solution by partnering together and forming 'Pet Pantry Partners.' Please see below for drop-off locations and ways to donate in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area, go to www.northlandpetpantry.com for drop-off locations in the Kansas City/Smithville, Missouri area, visit www.animalpantry.org for drop-off locations in the Orlando, Florida area, and go to www.peoplecarepetpantry.com for drop-off locations in the Ravenna, Ohio area.