8 days ago, this sweet little guy showed up to my house, he had a pretty nasty respiratory infection, so I made up a spot for him in my garage, gave him some food and water along with an old litterbox with the intention of taking him to my local Humane Society the next day so he could get better care.

The Humane Society informed me they were at capacity and asked me to care for him until the had space to take him, which I was more than happy to do.

Over the next 8 days, I'd give him fresh food and water, let him wander around the garage and snuggle up with me while I sat on the floor and gave him tons of love.

What I didn't expect was how emotional the day I had to give him over to the Humane Society would be. I couldn't hold back my tears despite my best efforts while I filled out the paperwork

But I know in my heart he's in the best place for him to get the care I can't provide for him and I know wherever he ends up, he's going to make a special person/people very happy with all the love and cuddles he has.

But there's a very somber part of me that can't help but wish that I was still sitting on the floor of my garage, petting his head while he makes biscuits on my jeans. I'm gonna miss that more than anything.

Hello Oregon!

If you or a family you know could use the extra hand with cat food, this Oregon list of free cat food pantries can help out; if you live in a different state, check out what we have so far on our wiki list. If you have corrections or there is anything we missed please let us know.

We had found 5 of these resources that stated they also can serve feral/ community cats; you can find them at the bottom of the main list. Please be respectful and do not use resources fer homed kitties for feral/ community cats unless you check with the organization first. The primary purpose of these pet pantries is to keep people with their kitties and not have them reHomed or put up fer adoption so please be mindful so someone's kitty doesn't go hungry.

Many of these resources are donations and there is no guarantee they are always available. When you can, please support your local shelter/ rescue; they will accept unopened pet food and most accept gently used pet supplies in addition to monetary contributions.

Although we focused our search on cat food, many of these places also have dog food available (and sometimes kitty litter too). We also have some national cat food databases listed in our wiki and are filling out the other states as we come across them. As we complete each state, we are placing what we finished previously into their own dedicated wiki page (Wyoming is now a clickable link).

We love the kitty cats, as usual show us your kitty cats here or make their own post and share their story and yours with us on r/CatRescue. Have a wonderful day everyone!

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• (All regions) 211 Phone number and internet look up of community resources
• (Adair Village) Village Pantry Federal Low income guidelines apply. May have pet food available
• (Ashland or Talent) Ashland Community Food Bank Pet food distributed when available
• (Astoria) Clatsop Emergency Food Bank Pet food distributed when available
• (Baker City) Best Friends of Baker Emergency pet food request forms can be found on site and the thrift store TNR intervention assistance and free pet ID tags available (this is a tag only and not a license). Subsidized spay / neuter assistance may be available
• (Beaverton) Pokeys Pet Pantry Located at Mutts Coffee Roasters, the pet pantry requires scheduled pick-ups and walk-ins
• (Bend and surroundin areas) Pet Pals Meals on Wheels Available to seniors in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville and Sisters Meals on Wheels recipients. May also provide assistance fer pet supplies and vet care
• (Bend) Humane Society of Central Oregon HOPE Pet Food Bank Contact fer more info or visit the shelter fer pickup
• (Benton County) Heartland Humane Shelter & Care They operate a temporary support pet pantry offerin pet food and supplies; residents of Benton county must meet income guidelines. The also have a Safe Housing Program to assist persons in crisis situations such as escaping domestic violence to provide free emergency boardin of up to 15 days.
• (Benton/ Linn County) Linn Benton Feral Cat State of Emergency Project Conditionally, can assist with emergency food of feral colony caretakers
• (Benton/ Linn County) Safe Haven Humane Pet food pantry available several times a month with no appointment needed; also has a Meals on Wheels partnership. Also has reduced cost spay/ neuter services with approved financial assistnace application
• (Central Oregon) Companion Animal Medical Project (CAMP) Multiple sites across Central Oregon. Offers a variety of pet related services to those experiencin homelessness and/ OR low income includin wellness/ vax, and pet food/ supplies based on first come/ first served. 
• (Crook County) Redemption House Ministries May have pet food available as supplies allow. Has several distribution sites across Crook County; may also deliver as part of their general food pantry. See their “Request a Food Box” form to indicate pet food needed.
• (Coos County) Gizmo’s Angel Assists homeless or veterans with pet supplies, vax and spay/ neuter assistance. Also, regularly donates pet food to area food banks; see FB group fer location of next food bank distribution
• (Corvallis) South Corvallis Food Bank Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Cottage Grove) Community Sharing Fer low income families, pet food is available as supplies allow
• (Dallas) Dallas Food Bank Approved application of low income, federal TEFAP form required to receive temporary food and pet food assistance. Open multiple days weekly
• (Douglas County) Saving Grace Humane Society Mobile pet food bank distributes pet food at Steward Park
• (Estacada and surroundin areas) Estacada Area Food Bank “Shoppin-style pantry” with pet food when available. Manages 2 sites servin Estacada, Eagle Creek, Barton, Damascus, Carver and Colton. Contact directly fer eligibility requirements
• (Eugene) Pro-Bone-O Available to homeless pet parents and offerin 2 free clinics per month includin exams, vax, food and referrals to spay/ neuter
• (Eugene) St. Vincent De Paul Pet food available as supplies allow fer the homeless and those in housin transition; call ahead to check availability
• (Eugene + Lane County) Greenhill Humane Society Maintains a pet food pantry fer those in need. Also has a list of other pet food pantries in Lane County. Fer non profits, is a Greater Good Ambassador of Oregon
• (Florence) Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) Completed pet food assistance form required. A request form fer reduced cost of spay/ neuter can be completed online
• (Grant County) Hope4Paws Emergency cat food available fer residents carin fer stray or TNR colonies near their homes. May also have some emergency cat food available also to cat owners
• (Grants Pass) Rogue Valley Humane Society Pet pantry is intended as supplimental and available durin normal business hours. Has additional programs fer spay/ neuter assistance, TNR and tips fer lost/ found pets
• (Hammond) River Song Foundation This organization supports feral cat caretakers and help with a variety of things such as lost pet assistance, spay/ neuter resources, and emergency pet food
• (Hood River) Hood River Adopt a Dog Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Hood River County and Mosier) Fish Food Bank Pet food when available to those primarily in Hood River County and Mosier
• (Jackson County) (Rogue Community Cat Rescue) Can temporarily assist families and caretakers of feral colonies durin times of hardship with cat food. Send a text message to inquire
• (Keizer) Friends of Felines Occasionally holds cat food pantry events fer those whom need short-term assistance. These events are specifically denoted when they are intended fer owned cats or feral cats.
• (Lane County) Catholic Community Services of Lane County No appointment needed. Kitty food may not always be available
• (LaPine + South Deschutes, North Klamath and West Lake Counties) LaPine Community Kitchen Pet food available as supplies allow. Sign-in required and shoppin order determined by lottery. No other particular restrictions evident
• (La Pine) La Pine Senior Activity Center Assists low income persons with pet food from Street Dog Hero’s monthly pet food initiative
• (Lebanon) Lebanon Soup Kitchen Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Lincoln City + Newport) Penny’s Pet Pantry Pet supplies and food to those in need. See schedule on FB
• (Lincoln County) Central Coast Humane Society CCHS has a list of local pet food programs in Lincoln County check with individual locations fer pet food availability and any application requirements
• (Lincoln County) Lincoln County Animal Shelter Pet food assistance provided via and to those whom are part of the Meals on Wheels program.
• (Lincoln County) Depoe Bay – Bayside Chapel Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Lincoln County) Lincoln City – Coast Vineyard Church Temporary 3-5 days pet food available as supplies allow
• (Newport) Newport Food Pantry Open to all. Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Lincoln County) Newport – Salvation Army Pantry of Hope Pet food available as supplies allow. No appointment necessary
• (Lincoln County) Siletz Valley School Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Lincoln County) Toledo – Toledo Food Pantry Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Lincoln County) Waldport – Waldport Food Share Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Mid-Valley) Marion Polk Food Share Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Medford) Donna’s Pet Pantry Based on a "take what you need, give what you can" community system, this LFL can have cat supplies and food
• (Medford) No Pet Left Behind Assists low/ no income pet owners. May have pet food available upon request
• (Medford) Southern Oregon Humane Society It is unclear if SoHumane continues to maintain their pet food pantry this year; contact directly
• (Morrow) The Humane Society of Morrow County Conditional assistance with pet food when they have it; available only to those in Morrow County. Also has spay/ neuter assistance fer those on low of fixed income and may be able to help with other medical costs fer low income pet owners
• (Nehalem) Animal Haven by the Sea Available to low income families with supplemental pet food
• (Nehalem) Nehalem Bay Community Services Pet food distributed when available
• (Newberg) Newberg FISH Through a partnership with Newberg Animal Shelter, FISH is able to distribute pet food. Newberg residents whom are strugglin financially and are within the income thresehold may apply fer assistance
• (Ontario) Oregon Oasis House Emergency pet food available fer persons experiencin homelessness; inquire directly
• (Oregon City) FIDO Pet food assistance available to owned pets (no ferals or strays) and those currently on state-assisted programs and other public assistance programs, sponsorship from a church, are veterans, AniMeals etc. and require a completed application
• (Portland) Esther’s Pantry May have pet food available to those with an HIV diagnosis and under the federal poverty level
• (Portland) Fort Kennedy Variety of services available specifically fer veterans includin pet food and supplies. Contact directly to access services
• (Portland) Neighborhood House See website for requirements. Contact them directly to check if pet food is available
• (Portland) Nourish Oregon Pet food available when supply permits
• (Portland) Paw Team Operates a 100% donated food bank with food and various supplies. Offers reduced cost licensin fer: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties and free vaccine and wellness clinics in Portland.
• (Portland) The Pixie Project May offer temporary pet food to low income and homeless residents; contact directly to double check. Also runs a low cost clinic fer persons experiencin homelessness and those whom are low income
• (Portland) The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank The Pongo Fund is a distributor of pet food to food banks and can arrange new partner locations, it also partners with the Meals on Wheels fer seniors; registration required. It also has spay/ neuter service when available and provides referrals to reduced cost vet care. They host pop-up pet food pantries in multiple cities
• (Portland) Snowcap Community Services Pet food supplied by Pongo when available; also offers senior deliveries and a clothin program
• (Portland) Sunshine Division (Portland Police Bureau) Locations in Southeast and Northwest Portland; may have pet food available supplied by Pongo. “Shoppin-style market,” home delivery may be available if within the service area
• (Redmond) Brightside Animal Center Contact directly fer availability of cat food and eligibility requirements
• (Redmond) Passion for Pets Available to Meals on Wheels clients
• (Roseburg) Saving Grace Humane Society Pet pantry pen to all
• (Rouge Valley) Rouge Valley Street Dogs Helps to facilitate spay/ neuter of pets, limited pet food and supplies of the unhoused and no/ very low income pet parents in emergency or crisis situations
• (Salem) The ARCHES Project Pet food and supplies may be available, contact directly fer availability
• (Salem) Capital Park Ministries Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Salem) Marion County Dog Services Contact directly fer availability of cat food and to schedule a pick up time
• (Seaside) South County Community Food Bank Rumored to receive some help with pet food from the Spray and Neuter Thrift Shop (this info may be outdated).
• (Sisters) Furry Friends Foundation One-time assistance fer all. Monthly assistance fer those within the Sisters school district. Also offers free referral and sponsorship to free spay/ neuter, vax (in school district).
• (Sherwood) Cat Adoption Team Partners with Washington County Meals on Wheels to provide food fer seniors and their pet cats
• (Sherwood) Hazel’s House Supplemental pet food, first come/ first served. Pet pantry open approximately once a month. Email/ message fer more info / any further dates of the pop-up pet food pantry.
• (St. Helens) Columbia Humane Society Does not operate a pet pantry but indicates they have affordabily priced cat and dog food to purchase in their lobby. Located at 2084 Oregon St., St. Helens
• (St. Helens) Oregon Department of Human Services Pet closet fer low income residents, SNAP/ CASH families with a need fer pet supplies/ food. Located in the ODHS Self-Sufficiency office.
• (Tangent) SafeHaven Humane Society Twice a month pet food pantry available to all. Also is partnered with Meals on Wheels fer seniors whom qualify
• (Tillamook) Tillamook Bay Community College Food Pantry Open to students of the college, may offer pet food when available
• (Troutdale) Multnomah county Animal Services Visit durin open hours to pick up pet food in the lobby
• (Umatilla County) PAWS Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter Pet food assistance available to low income families as part of the broader pet retention program. Inquire online or over the phone
• (Washington County) Hillsboro Salvation Army Pet food available as supplies allow
• (Wheeler) North County Food Bank Pet food when available
• (Welches) Hoodland Senior Center (Pet food provided by FIDO) Available to Meals on Wheels clients; contact directly to check if also available to low income pet families
• (Yamill County) Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP) Through a partnership with Newberg Animal Shelter, pet food is distributed to local partner pantries. Contact the individual food banks to check fer eligibility requirements and availability of cat food

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Pantries fer feral/ community cats (See detailed description above)

• (Benton/ Linn County) Linn Benton Feral Cat State of Emergency Project
• (Grant County) Hope4Paws
• (Hammond) River Song Foundation
• (Jackson County) (Rogue Community Cat Rescue)
• (Keizer) Friends of Felines

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Kitty cat credits: Agnes from mcs385 on front page and Hungry Cat on 2nd page

One of our volunteers, Vicki, found this adorable baby under her next-door neighbor's air conditioning unit. She was pretty out of it due to the heat. We've named her Lucy.

Isn't she a doll?

This sweet girl stole my heart and found her forever home the moment we met! Bambi is the kindest cat.

the poor baby was crying alone in a hedge right by an intersection!! no injuries, just very very flea ridden. any advice would be so helpful, im a cat rescue owner but mine was rescued as an adult so im not sure the protocol for a bebe. tysmm

The original news story by Meagan Cuthill (whom has 3 cats!) of OPB can be found -> Here

A history of pet friendly Oregon where an estimated 92% of adults have owned a pet in their lifetime! This video is 15mins long and apologies, it has been edited to reduce its size to fit in reddit.

Stay tuned to r/CatRescue, we will release Oregon state's list of free cat food pantries soon. When money is tight, people that could use an extra hand kicked offa SNAP and the compoundin and increasin costs of the economy, accessin free cat food pantries can mean the difference between keepin your kitty splittin meals or givin them up to reHome or adoption.