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 Thanks to their tireless work, Prince George’s County, Maryland’s almost 30-year-ban on pit bull-type dogs was repealed at the end of last year.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, and in less than a month, they’ve already started to put the funding to use for four families and pups.

That includes bunny-eared cutie Zoro, who has benefitted from behavior meds covered by Hansel Help. His family says he’s been more responsive to training and enrichment with the help of this new regimen, which we’re so glad to hear!