What would you do if you were forced to make the decision to feed your pet or feed yourself? As the UK remains gripped by a cost of living crisis, this is the reality facing many pet owners right now. It’s also the reason why, up and down the country, teams from the animal charity Blue Cross are urgently setting up pet food banks in areas of need.  In today’s episode, Dr Paul Manktelow chats with Clare Robertson, Community Project Coordinator with the Blue Cross, to find out more about this initiative. Clare shares her stories and details about this amazing initiative, including: How it all began. The other organisations collaborating with Blue Cross to support logistics and distribution. The reasons why Blue Cross support animal food banks. Advice about making a donation which helps pets and their owners to stay together. Tips on how to find food banks and use local pet food bank services. If this topic is particularly relevant for you, please know that help is out there and the Blue Cross website, your local food bank and this podcast are great places to start. The Consult Room is a space that celebrates pets and people, offering practical pet support even when times are tough. Join Dr Paul Manktelow at www.theconsultroom.co.uk or reach out at [email protected]