If you’re thinking of re-homing your pet, we recommend taking steps to find them a new home yourself before bringing them to a rescue or shelter. Pets often do better if they can go directly to a new family. For tips on how to responsibly rehome your pet, read our guide.
Pet Food and Supplies Supports
EHS Pet Pantry
Our Pet Pantry program can help provide food or supplies through difficult times.
Contact Local Pet Food Banks in Alberta
The following food banks and organizations help to provide pet food supplies.
While we do our best to ensure all of these resources listed are accurate, please contact each organization if you have questions or to confirm program details.
*Note: if you are viewing on mobile, you may need to scroll right on the below table to see the contact details for each food bank.
| Location | Organization Info | Phone |
| Edmonton | Boyle Street’s Pet Food Bank (drop-in) Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Access through Bissell East Building (10527 96 St. NW). Find on Facebook Find on Instagram | 587-357-2184 |
| Edmonton | Edmonton Food Bank (Food hampers can include pet food) Contact to Request and Schedule Pick-up | 780-425-4190 |
| Edmonton | Alberta Animal Rescue Crew North Haven Contact to Request and Schedule Pick-up | 587-498-0813 |
| Edmonton & Alberta (Outside Calgary) | Alberta SPCA Help for Animals | See Website for Contact Form |
| Calgary & Edmonton | AARCS Food Assistance Program | Request Online |
| Calgary | Parachute for Pets Pet Food Bank | Apply on Website |
| Calgary | MEOW Foundation Cat Food Assistance | Request Online |
| Red Deer | Alberta Animal Services or Red Deer Food Bank | 403-347-2388 / 403-346-1505 |
| Lethbridge | City of Lethbridge Pet Food Bank | 403-320-4099 (Option 3) |
| Nanton | NAPS Pet Food Bank | N/A |
| Fort McMurray | Fort McMurray SPCA Pet Food Bank | 780-743-8997 |
| Across Canada | Humane Canada National Pet Food Bank Map | N/A |
Contact Your Local Food Bank for People
Some food banks for people can also assist with pet food. You can find your nearest food bank at FoodBanksAlberta.ca.
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