Pet Food Pantry
At East Bay SPCA, we believe every animal deserves nutritious food, and we are excited to announce our Pet Food Pantry will be open starting October 2023 to owners who live in Alameda County.
East Bay SPCA will offer two different ways for you to pick up pet food through our pantry program.
Option One: Pet Food Pantry – Distribution Day
Program Eligibility
Pet owners must:
- Live in Alameda County
- Have a working phone number
- Register ahead of time
Upcoming Dates – Registration Required
- Saturday, October 21
- Saturday, November, 18
- Saturday, December 7
*All pick-ups happen at our Oakland Spay/Neuter Center (410 Hegenberger Road, Oakland) from 10am to 12pm*
Appointments will not show up until the following dates
- October 21 registration will open 10/8 and close 10/16 (or until slots are full).
- November 18 registration will open 11/5 and close 11/13 (or until slots are full).
- December 7 registration will open 11/26 and close 12/4 (or until slots are full).
Sign up here to reserve a spot
Option Two: Visit a Local Human Food Partner
East Bay SPCA has partnered with a number of human food banks in Alameda County. Please reach out to these food banks to inquire about food pickup through their programs. Supplies are limited.
***Please check back in October for a list of partners.
You may also consider looking into these local pet food banks:
Homemade Pet Food Recipes
When access to pet food is limited, the following affordable recipes can be used to make food for your pets. Every ingredient is pet safe.
Cat Food Recipes
Whisker-lickin Fishy Oatmeal Bites
- 1 can of sardines in oil
- 2 tablespoons of cooked carrot, mashed
- 1/3 cup cooked oatmeal
Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Cool to room temperature before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Chicken Veggie Delight
- 1 cup cooked chicken, boiled or baked
- ¼ cup steamed broccoli, mashed
- ¼ cup steamed carrots, mashed
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Cool to room temperature before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Dog Food Recipes
Beef and Vegetable Nourish Bowl:
- 1.5 cups brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 3 cups baby spinach, chipped
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 zucchini, shredded
- ½ cup canned or frozen peas
Mix all ingredients together and store in the refrigerator. Yields approximately 8 cups of food.
- 1 cup cooked chicken, boiled or baked
- ¼ cup steamed broccoli, mashed
- ¼ cup steamed carrots, mashed
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Affordable Vet Care
Do you need assistance obtaining veterinary care for your pet?
Our Full-Service Clinic offers financial assistance for pet parents experiencing unexpected veterinary concerns with their pet or needing spay/neuter services. To learn more about making an appointment and financial options, reach out to our Manager of Humane Advocacy at humaneadvocate@eastbayspca.org or (510) 563 – 4627.
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