Our friends at Pet Unity Project are miracle workers for keeping people and pets together. Thanks to their tireless work, Prince George’s County, Maryland’s almost 30-year-ban on pit bull-type dogs was repealed at the end of last year. That huge step saved lives and helped remove barriers, but like anywhere, many PG County families and their pets still struggle with financial, medical, and behavior challenges. The incredible publicity Pet Unity got with the repeal — as well as the fact that pittie owners in the county are more comfortable asking for help now — has only increased the number of requests they get. We are thrilled to be supporting them with a large grant for community pets this year.

Bella is, amazingly, is a community dog and not a piglet! The Pet Unity team shares:

“This sweet girl was within hours of being surrendered to the shelter when we were connected with her family. She’d gone years struggling with massive allergies (and as it turns out, multiple skin infections) but without consistently managed care, her family believed they couldn’t afford to see a specialist. We spent Hansel Help funds to help get her into a vet dermatologist and to fund the medication necessary to clear up her skin once and for all. Her family agreed to follow the plan and cancel the appointment to surrender.”

We love a happy ending that keeps families together and pups less itchy!