UPDATED 11/10/09

• One applicant per household
• If one would be comfortable allowing us to take a picture of them and/or their pet, we encourage clients to bring a pet when they pick up food.
• We ask for a donation at the time one receives food; whatever amount one can afford; but we do not require it.
• We strive to provide a two week supply of pet food per household, up to the legal number of pets set by Colorado law (4 cats and/or 4 dogs). Clients may return twice in one month, receiving assistance for 3 months in a 4 month period.
• Food is distributed two days a week. Please call (719) 217-9528 to verify what days or if there are any cancellations or changes in our schedule.
• We offer temporary assistance for feeding pets. We are not to be used as a permanent source of pet food.
• We reserve the right to refuse anyone under any circumstance, such as someone who is seen as a habitual recipient (continuously comes for food).
• We ask for personal information when one applies but do not share it with anyone and all information is kept strictly confidential.
• No one in the household is to resell food or items provided by the Pantry. If we find out the food or item(s) was resold, the household and all members involved will be banned from assistance indefinitely.
• We consider special requests for certain formulas or flavors of dog and cat food (ie. Senior, Indoor, etc), but are only able to give what we have at the time the request is made.
• All potential recipients must come to our distribution site in order to receive pet food. We are working on more sites but only have one on the southeast side of Colorado Springs at this time.
• We reserve the right to make exceptions based on individual need.
• We are unable to offer pet food deliveries at this time; but are looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping us start this service [CONTACT US].
• We will not provide more than one supply of pet food for those intentionally breeding their animals. Breeders will receive only one courtesy pet food supply unless they provide proof of getting at least one of their breeding animals spayed or neutered.
• All recipients must agree to not have any animal outside, on a rope or chain 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• If you are part of a rescue group and am picking up food for that group or for fostered animals, please provide proof of your involvement.
• We are providing a service to the community and ask that recipients receive only as much food as they need.
• We accept all kinds of pet food. By accepting food and/or services from the Pantry, the recipient, all household members, their friends and family agree not to hold the Pantry, its staff, volunteers, and benefactors legally liable in the unfortunate event the recipient's pet(s) becomes ill or the food upsets the pet's stomach.
• When one receives pet food from the Pantry, they are made aware of the potential risks involved with feeding their pet(s) a new food, since it's unlikely the pet food received is the recipient's usual brand(s).
• Call (719) 217-9528 to verify the days and times we are open.

If you'd like to receive assistance, please proceed to our APPLICATION. (A PDF file will open. Please print the document in whole, fill it out, sign, and bring it with you at the time you pick up pet food.)