In the United States, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. However, there is no direct equivalent of food stamps for pets.
Pets can be expensive, and veterinary care can be especially costly. For low-income families, the financial burden of caring for a pet can be significant. Some pet owners may be forced to choose between feeding their pets and putting food on their own tables.