{"id":5133,"date":"2026-02-14T23:51:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T23:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5133"},"modified":"2026-02-14T23:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T23:51:21","slug":"should-be-a-criminal-offense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5133","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Should be a criminal offense&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">An animal rescuer saved the day by preventing an extreme amount of pet food and cat litter from going to waste. Still, the whole situation unsettled Reddit users.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">What&#8217;s happening?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Redditor who rescues dogs with special needs made the astonishing find. They shared their experience on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DumpsterDiving\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:r\/DumpsterDiving;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">r\/DumpsterDiving<\/a>, a community where members routinely post about valuable items found in trash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"One Reddit user revealed just how much pet food waste could be found in one store&amp;#39;s dumpster.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QQcTU.lLs.WiX8PMYTyjdw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_cool_down_737\/9ab028fef9119403f9774450a87b205d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Photo Credit: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"One Reddit user revealed just how much pet food waste could be found in one store&amp;#39;s dumpster.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nvOVj6dJzNmggnuQ8EaSAA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_cool_down_737\/f94fbdfeb68063e7f3ebe38a58c5ccbb\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Photo Credit: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While this dumpster had delivered for the original poster in the past \u2014 including a big K-cup haul \u2014 this find was something different altogether, as they showed in words and pictures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Peeked in and almost cried. 200+ pounds of dog food. Cat food for my son&#8217;s rescue cat. Cat litter for my son&#8217;s rescue cat,&#8221; they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DumpsterDiving\/comments\/13jjqla\/pet_food_when_i_wasnt_even_going_to_go_out\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:revealed;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">revealed<\/a>. &#8220;Some days I can see the little rays of sunshine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The serendipitous find meant all of this pet food and other products didn&#8217;t go to waste. They did note that there didn&#8217;t seem to be any reason for it to be tossed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Not one was open or ripped or expired or recalled,&#8221; they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DumpsterDiving\/comments\/13jjqla\/comment\/jkfgw42\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:wrote;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">wrote<\/a> \u200b\u200bin a comment. &#8220;There are so many local rescues that would love the donations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While happy for the OP, that sort of inexplicable waste angered other Redditors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Throwing out so much good food should be a criminal offense,&#8221; one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DumpsterDiving\/comments\/13jjqla\/comment\/jkgawti\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:wrote;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Why is pet food and product waste concerning?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Our pets bring us joy and happiness, but they also require a hefty amount of resources to feed and care for them. When it comes to their food, meat-based products are popular and generate methane, a potent gas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The type of dog food you use can have an even bigger impact on your contributions to pollution than your own food. Regardless of the type you choose, throwing out good pet food wastes resources. It could also result in the food heading to landfill, where it could generate more methane as it decomposes. This sort of waste is unfortunately prevalent with human food, too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These products also often come in single-use plastics, as shown in the post. Even if disposed of properly, that plastic can still contribute to the plastic pollution crisis, all without serving its intended purpose for pets.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">What&#8217;s being done about pet food and product waste more broadly?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It was unclear who exactly was at fault for putting all of the apparently still-good pet food and products in the dumpster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One user did suggest that not every company or proprietor operated this way. &#8220;I used to work for a Chewy warehouse and the amount of food bags that would get damaged everyday was astronomical,&#8221; they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/DumpsterDiving\/comments\/13jjqla\/comment\/jkfgmeq\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:wrote;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">wrote<\/a>. &#8220;Thankfully, the company donates all damaged food to local shelters.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That experience drove home that pet food manufacturers and stores should reach out to foster and animal rescue organizations for donations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While whoever the offender was here lucked out with a dog rescuer being &#8220;Johnny on the spot,&#8221; there should be protocols in place to connect unwanted pet food and products with shelter and rescue organizations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Get TCD&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecooldown.com\/newsletter\/?utm_source=recdo7BXQbcKoB1pl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:free newsletters;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">free newsletters<\/a> for easy tips to save more, waste less, and make smarter choices \u2014 and earn up to $5,000 toward clean upgrades in TCD&#8217;s exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/links.thecooldown.com\/rewards-club\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rewards Club;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rewards Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An animal rescuer saved the day by preventing an extreme amount of pet food and cat litter from going to waste. 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