Selma rescue left without dog food after theft

Pinky Paws, a Selma animal rescue, says stolen shipments left it completely out of dog food, turning a property crime into an immediate animal-welfare crisis. The rescue posted an emotional video to social media Monday and warned that the missing supply has already left its dogs without food.

In the video, Pinky Paws made a direct appeal for help: “We need your help. We need donations. We’re out of dog food; it was stolen.” The rescue says the theft involved its shipments, leaving the organization without the basic supplies it needs to feed the animals in its care.

The loss is especially disruptive in a place like Selma, where rescues often depend on donations and community support to cover routine care. When dog food disappears, there is no cushion for delay. Feeding cannot wait, and the shortage can quickly force volunteers to scramble for emergency donations to avoid interrupting daily care.

Pinky Paws did not provide details on how the shipments were taken or whether any security gaps allowed the theft. But the aftermath is plain: the rescue needs dog food now, and the fastest way for local residents to help is with donations that replace what was stolen. For a small rescue in Fresno County, that kind of immediate response can make the difference between a temporary setback and a full-blown crisis for the animals inside its doors.

The case also highlights how vulnerable volunteer-run animal organizations can be in the South Valley. A single theft can ripple through feeding schedules, fostering plans and adoption efforts, especially when a rescue has no backup stock on hand. For Pinky Paws, the priority is no longer just recovering from the theft, but keeping dogs fed while the rescue rebuilds its supply.