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PAWS Pet Food Bank (Bourbon and Nicholas Counties)

Hours: Pantry dates are given by phone.

What it is
Pet food and supplies
Who it helps
Recipients must be residents of Bourbon or Nicholas County, Kentucky.
Where
Bourbon and Nicholas Counties
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 4, 2026

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Pet food bank run by the Paris Animal Welfare Society that gives temporary supplemental dog and cat food to Bourbon and Nicholas County residents who are having difficulty meeting their pet's nutritional needs because of financial burden. Food is donated, distributed first come, first served, and not guaranteed to be available.

Checked on the official website · November 4, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 6 Legion Rd, Paris, KY 40361

Hours: Pantry dates are given by phone.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Recipients must be residents of Bourbon or Nicholas County, Kentucky. Proof of spay/neuter for at least one animal is required before the first visit and other unaltered animals must be fixed within three months. Breeders, rescue group foster parents, those using pets for illegal activities and groups feeding feral or community cats are not served. Food cannot be delivered.
  • How to get started: Call PAWS to find the next Pet Food Pantry date.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

PAWS Pet Food Bank (Bourbon and Nicholas Counties) official page, checked November 4, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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