PAWSitive Pantry (Massachusetts partners)
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- What it is
- Pet food and supplies
- Who it helps
- Free pet food for families going through a hard time, given out through Massachusetts animal shelters and rescues (including MSPCA, Dakin Humane, Lowell Humane, Northeast Animal Shelter, Berkshire…
- Where
- Statewide partner network
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Last checked
- October 29, 2026 on the official website
Pet food and supplies
Free pet food for families going through a hard time, given out through Massachusetts animal shelters and rescues (including MSPCA, Dakin Humane, Lowell Humane, Northeast Animal Shelter, Berkshire Humane and The Pet Pantry in Brockton) and more than 100 local food pantries.
Good to know
- Who can use it: No income rules are posted; each partner may have its own. Call ahead to make sure pet food is in stock.
- How to get started: Pick a partner near you on the Find Pet Food page and call before you go.
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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