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Pet Food

Pantry

The Idaho Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry is a safety net program, designed to provide resources primarily to struggling pet owners and shelter animals.

Our Pet Food Pantry takes place at our Dorman Campus:

4775 W Dorman Street, Boise, Idaho 83709.

The pantry supplies pet food for …

Meals on Wheels deliveries to homebound seniors
Families and individuals facing economic hardship
Shelter animals living in dedicated Idaho Humane Society foster homes
Other animal welfare groups in need of occasional pet food support

Do you need our help?

In order to help keep pets in their homes when their families are struggling financially, pet food assistance is available through a monthly distribution. The Pet Food Pantry can provide a household with food for up to four spayed and neutered animals for up to six months. If your pet is not yet altered, we can also provide you with information on low-cost spay and neuter options.

This program is designed to assist you in caring for companion animals that have been in your household for 3 months or more. While a member of PFP, you agree not to add or replace your pet population by taking in more animals or allowing animals in your household to breed.

Within 3 months of joining the program, ALL pets in the household MUST be spayed or neutered. We offer reduced fee spay/neuter through IHS Veterinary Medical Center for low-income individuals and families if you need assistance. Subsidized pricing for spay/neuter is $35 for a dog or $10 for a cat. PFP clients qualify to receive veterinary services through our low-cost public veterinary clinic and may qualify for additional discounts based on income and other factors. Contact our clinic at (208) 342-3599 for more details on services and pricing.

Guidelines for food distribution
(depending on availability) are as follows:
  • One Small Dog= 8lbs. per month
  • One Medium Dog= 12lbs. per month
  • One Large Dog = 15 lbs. per month
  • One Cat = 8 lbs. per month

To apply for pet food assistance, visit our shelter to receive an application or fill out an application online. Proof of need is required and can be documented with any of the following:

  • Food Stamps/EBT Card
  • Medicaid/Medicare
  • SSI
  • Social Security
  • Proof of low income from your most recent income tax return, payslip, or proof of Unemployment/Unemployment income statement, financial status with the Department of Health & Welfare, any Homeless Shelter or Food Bank.
Individuals needing Pet Food Assistance

 

Rescues and Pet
Food Banks

 

PET FOOD DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

Bark and Purr
1004 S Vista Ave
Boise, Idaho 83705

Boise Co-Op
888 W Fort
Boise, Idaho 83702

Broadway Veterinary Hospital
1216 Broadway Ave
Boise, Idaho 83706

Canine Design
2521 W Camas
Boise, Idaho 83705

Companions Animal Hospital
2802 Broadway Ave
Boise, Idaho 83706

D & B Supply – Apple
5118 E Boise Ave
Boise, Idaho 83706

D & B Supply – Overland
6945 W. Overland
Boise, Idaho 83709

D & B Supply – Glenwood
6650 Glenwood
Garden City, Idaho 83703

D & B Supply – Fairview
1725 E. Fairview Ave
Meridian, Idaho 83642

D.L. Evans Bank
7450 W. Emerald
Boise, Idaho 83704

Do it Yourself Doggie Detailing
6703 Ustick Rd
Boise, Idaho 83704

Idaho Humane Society
4775 Dorman St
Boise, Idaho 83705

Idaho Self Storage
10908 W Fairview
Boise, Idaho 83713

Les Bois Veterinary Hospital
1890 W State St
Boise, Idaho 83702

Northwest Animal Hospital
7107 Fairview Ave
Boise, Idaho 83704

Northwest Pets – State
3060 E State St.
Eagle, Idaho 83616

Northwest Pets – Eagle
3036 N Eagle Road
Meridian, Idaho 83646

Northwest Pets – Overland
10436 W Overland
Boise, Idaho 83709

Perkins Insurance Agency, Inc.
8850 W. Emerald, Suite 104
Boise, Idaho 83704

Pet Doctor
8904 Ardene
Boise, Idaho 83709

Pets First Animal Clinic
9730 West Fairview Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83704

The Dog House
600 Franklin Road
Boise, Idaho 83709

The Pet Hospital
5100 N. Star Road
Meridian 83646

Wags to Riches
790 W Ustick #100
Meridian, Idaho 83646

West Vet Meridian
5024 W Chinden
Boise, Idaho 83714

Winnie’s Hallmark Shop
1180 N Eagle Road Suite 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642

Questions about
the pantry?
 

Contact the Volunteer Services Manager

(208) 331-8553
[email protected]

You can find information about our location and hours here

How can you help?

You can drop off donations for the Pet Food Pantry at the Idaho Humane Society shelter and dozens of participating businesses in the Treasure Valley.

Donations Needed:
  • Canned pet food, especially canned cat food from early spring to late fall
  • Dry dog and puppy food
  • Dry cat and kitten food
  • Cat litter
  • Dog treats
  • Monetary donations to purchase any of the above items when an urgent need arises
2023 Upcoming Distribution Dates
January
Sunday, 8th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 25th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
February
Sunday, 12th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 22nd
3:00pm - 5:00pm
March
Sunday, 12th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 29th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
April
Sunday, 9th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 26th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
May
Sunday, 7th*
10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday, 31st
2:30pm - 5:30pm
June
Sunday, 11th
10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday, 28th
2:30pm - 5:30pm
July
Sunday, 9th
10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday, 26th
2:30pm - 5:30pm
August
Sunday, 13th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 30th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
September
Sunday, 10th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 27th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
October
Sunday, 8th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 25th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
November
Sunday, 12th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 29th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
December
Sunday, 10th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, 27th
3:00pm - 5:00pm

* May Sunday distribution is 1 week early due to Mother’s Day