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nitpicked

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Thu Oct 30, 2025, 10:27 AM

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Reese, a 2-year-old mixed breed, has been a part of the family since he was a puppy.

Unfortunately, the single mom of three kids said, with SNAP benefits set to be cut off in just a few days, she's had to make a difficult decision.
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She said she spends "close to $400 a month [on the dog], give or take. And just can't manage that and put food on the table."

That means Reese will soon end up in a foster home.
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