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Food pantry
Filling a Need
Keeping it Local
Keeping it Local
We’ve all heard of soup kitchens—but have you heard of pet pantries? By providing essential pet supplies like food, toys, leashes, and litter, Friends of Eden Animal Shelter aims to offer community pet support and animal assistance, helping to keep pets out of shelters and in the loving arms of their cash-strapped forever humans.
Keeping it Local
Keeping it Local
Keeping it Local
Many pet owners in the Eden and surrounding communities often face tough choices between their own needs and providing for their animals. To prevent these heart-wrenching dilemmas, Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is establishing a food pantry aimed at offering essential animal assistance. This initiative will ensure that our community pets receive the necessary pet supplies to stay full and happy.
Giving Back
Honoring our Benefactor
Honoring our Benefactor
As a rescue organization, the number of calls we receive daily can get overwhelming. We often hear, "I've lost my job and cannot afford to feed my pet," or "I've come into medical bills for myself and cannot afford to feed my pet(s)." We believe that our community pet support efforts, including our food pantry for pet supplies, are significant steps in the right direction. By focusing on animal assistance and helping those in need, we aim to keep dogs and cats out of the shelter through initiatives like those offered by Friends of Eden Animal Shelter.
Honoring our Benefactor
Honoring our Benefactor
Honoring our Benefactor
Friends of Eden Animal Shelter is proud to announce the opening of the pet food and supply pantry in honor of Tippy Uden, the beloved remaining store cat of Raymond Uden. As you may recall, Raymond Uden generously donated his brick-and-mortar stores located on The Boulevard in Eden, which will now serve as the site for our new Coffee with Friends and Tippy & Friends Pet Food Pantry. We have initiated the collection of donations for dry dog and cat food, wet dog and cat food, cat litter, and other essential supplies such as blankets, leashes, and toys. Your contributions of pet food and supplies will significantly impact animal assistance efforts, making a crucial difference between a pet's chance to stay or go for thousands of animals each year, reinforcing our commitment to community pet support.
FAQs
Please reach us at friendsofedenanimalshelter@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Food is donated by community members and partners.
- Canned dog and cat food – any brand, any variety *
- Dry dog and cat food* – any brand, any variety *
- Gallon-size Ziploc®-style bags *
- Carriers/kennels/crates
- Leashes/collars
- Litter boxes/litter
- Pet grooming supplies (non medicated)
- Toys
- Beds & Blankets
- Medications (prescription & over the counter)
- Flea/tick prevention
- Medicated shampoos/conditioners
*Most-needed items
Please call
Lisa Goldsworthy at 336-912-1178
Melissa Greene at 336-552-6178
Mia Brunson at 336-520-5391
1. Eligibility & Documentation
- Only one applicant per household is permitted.
- Proof of pet ownership is required. Acceptable documents include:
- Pet license
- Rabies certificate
- Spay/neuter certificate
- Veterinary bill
- Provide details for each pet:
- Breed
- Age
- Spay/Neuter status
- Rabies vaccine status
- Proof of Rockingham County residency is required. Acceptable documents include:
- Driver’s license with current address
- Utility bill with name and address
2. Food Distribution
- When available, we strive to provide up to a two-week supply of pet food per household, within reasonable limits.
- Distribution Schedule:
- Location: 540 Morgan Road, Eden, NC
- 1st Saturday of each month
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be announced on our Facebook page.
3. Terms of Assistance
- Assistance is temporary and not intended as a permanent source of pet food.
- Recipients may request assistance up to three (3) times per calendar year.
- We reserve the right to refuse assistance to anyone, including breeders.
- Pets must be spayed or neutered after the first food assistance to continue receiving help.
- Reselling food or items provided by the Pantry is strictly prohibited. Violators will be permanently banned.
- Pet food may not be used to feed wild or feral animals.
- Special food requests may be considered but are not guaranteed. As a donation-based program, we provide what is available.
- Recipients must pick up food in person.
- Do not bring pets to the Pantry.
- Food will only be released to the approved pet owner.
- Delivery is not available
4. Additional Conditions
- While receiving assistance, you agree not to bring additional pets into your home or care.
- All recipients must agree:
- Not to keep any animal outdoors on a rope, chain, or in a kennel 24/7.
- To maintain healthy living conditions for all pets.
- By accepting food or services, you and all household members agree not to hold Tippy & Friends Pet Pantry, Friends of Eden Animal Rescue, its staff, volunteers, or benefactors legally liable if your pet becomes ill or experiences a stomach upset from a change in diet.
- You acknowledge the potential risks of feeding your pet a food brand different from their usual diet. to this item.
APPLICATION FOR PET FOOD ASSISTANCE & TERMS OF AGREEMENT
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