Puget Sound Pet Food Bank

01/05/2025

For those of you that have purchased items from our Amazon Wish List, rest assured that we have received them! But we are having some challenges with issuing thank you’s from the Gift Receipts. So, if you donated any of the following, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Dog Food:
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Senior Dry Dog Food, 5 lb. bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dry Dog Food, 30 lb. bag
Cesar Adult Soft Wet Dog Food Steak Lovers Variety Pack, 36 tubs
Pedigree Complete Nutrition Adult Small Dog Dry Dog Food, 14 lb. bag
Purina Beneful Small Breed Wet Dog Food Variety Pack, 30 tubs
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Dry Dog Food, 16 lb. bag
Cat Food:
FirstMate Grain Free Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food, 10 lb. bag
INABA Churu Cat Treats, Lickable, Squeezable Creamy Cat Puree, 20 tubes
Purina Friskies Wet Cat Food Pate Variety Pack, 2 packs of 12
Purina Friskies Gravy Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 32 cans
Purina Friskies Pate Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 40 cans

01/03/2025

We are excited to ring in the New Year with some wonderful news! Thanks to the KIRO News, and more recently, the News Tribune pieces about our situation in Tacoma, two amazing donors have stepped in and offered to cover our rent and utilities for the next six to eight months!! And the property owners have graciously agreed to allow us to stay.

So, we will resume operations in Tacoma, starting on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Our hours and schedule will be the same as before: 2nd and 4th Saturday every month from 9 to 1. Monday services will start again on January 13; the hours will be 12 to 3.

Noah’s Pet Project will also be able to continue to provide their wellness program at the Tacoma location in 2025.

With our continued growth, we will still need a new home, but this allows us time to find the right spot, as we are looking to add a third partner at our new home …. more to come on that!

12/29/2024

12/07/2024

**REMINDER: THIS CAMPAIGN ENDS IN 2 WEEKS!**
A Pawsitive Impact:
Your donation can have a paw-sitive impact on the lives of animals in need. 🐾 Stop by Pet Pros Milton, Puyallup or Tacoma from November 30th to December 31st to donate and sign our Giving Card. Together, we can create a brighter future for our furry friends.

11/22/2024

We wish to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to KIRO News, MyNorthwest, the Tacoma Weekly and all the people who shared our story about the closing of our Tacoma location!!!!

We have received an outpouring of support from everyone who heard or read about our situation. Food donations, monetary donations and words of encouragement and thanks have been coming in daily. Thank you to all who have contributed. We are eternally grateful for your generosity.

Send a message to learn more

11/20/2024

11/18/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce we will be closing our Tacoma food bank location. Our last day of service in Tacoma will be Saturday, December 28, 2024.

The number of families needing assistance caring for their pets is steadily increasing and putting a strain on our finances. While we continue to receive in-kind and monetary donations (THANK YOU !!), they are no longer sufficient to feed all the pet families requesting help and cover our operating costs. We now have to buy food every one to two weeks, which is not sustainable.

We are NOT closing the pet food bank; we are just scaling back our operations. We are actively looking for a new home and exploring other options. In the interim, we will be opening our Spanaway location on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Saturday of each month to accommodate those families impacted by the Tacoma closure. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer service on Mondays from this facility. We hope this is just temporary and will keep you posted.

09/01/2024

A Joyful MEOW to St. Matthews Episcopal Church, who donated much-needed cat food, litter & other items! Thank you!

09/01/2024

Nibble for Kibble 2024 is just 3 weeks away and we need to know if you are coming! This event is our major source of income; it allows us to keep the doors open and provide food for pet owners in need.

This year the requests for help are steadily increasing and far outnumber donations. In August alone, we received 76 applications and served 42 new families. Please be a PET’S HERO and support us if you can – we have some great auction items, music, food and good company!

Please register and get your tickets at https://event.auctria.com/98ced818-6946-463c-b138-3f6c0b5f6a5c

08/09/2024

PURRS to the people who donated Friskies canned cat food via our Amazon wish list and have recently donated cash via our website! Your support is greatly appreciated.
Here is a link to our Amazon wish list for others who may want to donate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2UR3L0KZSG5FY/ref=cm_go_nav_hz

08/09/2024

THANK YOU Safeway of Spanaway! We value your donations!

Safeway @15805 Pacific Ave S Tacoma Did an amazing thing and I just wanted to do a shout out to them!

I called them to ask them for a donation of water for our kiddie pools for Dog Days of Spanaway, and not only did they donate 10 cases of water for us.... But they wanted to do more!

The store manager Jim had previously done pet food drives, so real quick (like I called him on MONDAY prior to the event) threw this together, and organized a drive that anyone that wanted to donate could drop an item in the cart and all proceeds went to The Pet Puget Sound Pet Food Bank!

Look at all they collected! We are so grateful to you Jim and Safeway and our Spanaway community!

08/03/2024

Come visit our booth at Dog Days of Spanaway today!!

08/03/2024

07/30/2024

Have you ever heard the saying
“It doesn’t have to be something big to have huge impact!”
Just like spaying or neutering your cat or dog!
This simple small procedure can has a significant and HUGE impact on your pets overall health and behavior.
As well as the community you live in! 🫶

Why Spay/Neuter?

Population Control 😻🐈‍⬛
Preventing unwanted litters REDUCES the number of homeless animals in shelters!!

Health Benefits 🩺
Reduce the risk of certain cancers, uterine infections, testicular cancer.

Behavioral Benefits 😊
Decrease roaming, aggression, and undesirable behaviors like spraying or mounting.

Prevent Certain Diseases 🦠
Reduce the risk of diseases transmitted through reproduction, like feline leukemia and canine brucellosis.

Cost Savings 💰
Avoid costly surgeries and medical treatments associated with reproductive health issues.

When to Spay/Neuter? 🤷‍♀️

Typically between 4-6 months of age, but consult your veterinarian for the best time for your pet.

What to Expect? 🤔

- A safe and relatively quick surgical procedure
- A short recovery period
- A happier, healthier pet!

Let's work together to create a safer, healthier community for our furry family members 💜
Consult your veterinarian today to schedule a spay/neuter appointment and take advantage of the many benefits it provides!

If your in need of financial support for getting your pet spayed or neutered and live the Lacey community please reach out to Concern For Animals 😊
You may qualify for their assistance program 💸

If your in the Tacoma area another option is the
Northwest Spay and Neuter Project 🐶 🐱

https://nwspayneuter.org/
They offer several assistance programs and they are available for review on their website

Additionally,If your a senior, 65 and older and in need of financial support a good resource to see if you qualify is

https://www.southsoundseniors.org/pals

07/28/2024

Tomatoes are a popular garden crop this time of year. However, green tomatoes contain solanine which can put our pets at risk. 🍅 In most cases, we can see gastrointestinal irritation even with a small amount ingested.

Symptoms with larger ingestions can include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, confusion, dilated pupils, depression, and increased heart rate.

If you suspect your pet has consumed green tomatoes, immediately contact Summit Veterinary Referral Center at (253) 983-1114. You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

07/27/2024

Ahoy there! We need YOU to be a pet’s hero and join us for our annual fundraiser, Nibble for Kibble, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Allenmore Golf and Events Center in Tacoma.

We REALLY need your support! The number of families seeking assistance caring for their pets is steadily increasing and putting a strain on our finances. Between June 17 and July 18, 2024, we received 50 new applications for help. While we continue to receive in-kind and monetary donations (THANK YOU!!), they are no longer sufficient to feed all the pets / families needing help and cover our operating costs. We now buy food every one to two weeks, which is not sustainable.

Buy your tickets TODAY at https://event.auctria.com/98ced818-6946-463c-b138-3f6c0b5f6a5c/?fbclid=IwY2xjawESJH1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHY0xU37XCyCntYl2vtYcQzzDEmf9iN8jqhmDxPcHls0KmFqhsD3w7KXyqg_aem_HsRA2LBq6X0DeeVv3vU0fw

There are also still opportunities to sponsor us! PM for more info.