Pet Assistance Resources
and Reading Room
Governance/Legislation/Ordinances
Public Meetings/Hearings
Resources
- OAA’s Ohio Pet Food Pantry List: places to get free pet food (many animal shelters can also provide limited food)
- OAA’s Ohio Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Report: places to get low-cost pet sterilization services
- OAA’s Ohio Animal Cruelty Reporting List: places to report animal abuse (when in doubt, call local law enforcement or humane officer)
- Organization pet food donations: Purina has a charitable pet food donation process for 501(c)(3) organizations
- NEW!! Organization pet food donations: Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) aid is possible. Ohio organizations must register through Ohio Emergency Management Agency, 2855 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus OH 43235-2206. Office: (614) 889-7150. Fax: (614) 889-7183. If/when FEMA provides assistance, and if pet food is part of the assistance, registered organizations will be on the list to receive.
- WebMD’s pet health website, Fetch
News Media
- The Washington Post, 01/23/2018, “The Surprising Argument for Extending Food Stamps to Pets,” Caitlin Dewey
Literature
- Animal Sheltering magazine, Winter 2019-2020, “Expanding the Safety Net,” temporary, confidential pet housing programs can make all the difference for vulnerable people
- Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers, Current Practices, and Public Policy, University of Tennessee, 12/17/2018
- Dogster.com, 02/24/2016, “Let’s Get Behind Programs That Help Low-Income Families Keep Their Pets,” Kezia Willingham
- Sustainable Development Law & Policy: Vol 18, Issue 1, Article 11, “Serving Pets in Poverty: A New Frontier for the Animal Welfare Movement,” Amanda Arrington and Michael Markarian
Websites
- Affiliations and Partnerships page (links to many related organizations)
- Hospets
- Maddie’s Fund