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Stretch your pet food dollar

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Recent events have many concerned about the rising costs of feeding not only themselves,

but their beloved pets. Following are ways to provide your furry  companion(s) with healthy nutrition without breaking the bank.

 

Savings Tips

 

  • Buy in bulk.Purchase large bags of food for the lowest price per pound.
  • Shop at discount stores. Large retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Bi-Mart often have competitive prices and coupons.
  • Use coupons and loyalty programs.For coupons, check online, mailers, and at your preferred store. Join loyalty programs via an app, and make checking weekly discounts a habit.
  • Consider generic.Generic brands from well-known companies can be cheaper and still nutritionally complete. Do carefully check ingredients and nutrition info.

 

Nutritional supplements and alternatives

 

  • Mix wet and dry.Including a bit of inexpensive wet food in kibble adds moisture and palatability.
  • Incorporate fresh foods.Supplement inexpensive additions like cooked lean meats, eggs, plain yogurt, or sardines (in water).
  • Make bone broth.The benefits of bone broth are many: it’s nutrition packed so great for gut health.

 

Need Help?

If you or someone you know is facing financial hardship, contact local animal shelters, humane societies, churches, or food pantries for assistance.

Here are a few resources:

 

 

PORTLAND

 

 

FIDO (Friends Involved in Dog Outreach)

3rd Saturday 9-2; be in line by 145 Available for emergencies Wednesdays

9-noon by appointment only 503 655 3663

14186 Fir Street  |  Oregon City

**Before you go: download, complete and print the application at Fidoanimeals.org

 

Humane Society for SW Washington

Arrive at Animal Admissions door (south side of the bldg) noon-6. Check the website for holiday/early closures.

1100 NE 192nd Ave  |  360 693 4746

southwesthumane.org

 

PAWS (Portland Animal Welfare Team)

Pet Food & Supply Bank

Pet food, litter, OTC flea meds & accessories

Tue / Wed / Thurs 10-3

Guests welcome to visit once per month, no appt needed

 

The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank

Appointment required; call 503 939 7555 or email info@thepongofund.org  at least 7 days

prior to upcoming pet food bank *Before you go: thoroughly read/complete necessary information/documents

**Click “other pet food resources” at pongofund.org for a huge list

pongofund.org  |  3632 SE 20th

 

Buy Nothing or Neighborhood groups

(join through Facebook)

 

 

 

WILLAMETTE VALLEY

 

The ARCHES Project

Mwvcaa.org/programs/the-arches-project

615 Commercial St NE, Salem

9-4 Mon-Sat

 

Feed Salem Pet Pantry Bank

1268 Broadway St NE

2nd/4th Saturdays 10-noon

Donations welcome

 

The Salvation Army Food Pantry

1977 Front St NE, Salem

Limited pet food available

503 585 6688

 

Marion Polk Food Share

1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE

Limited pet food available

503 581 3855

 

Safehaven Humane Society

2nd & 4th Wednesdays 9-11am

32220 Old Hwy 34, Tangent

541 928 2789

safehavenhumane.org