Pet Food Pantry and More!

Our pet food pantry’s mission is to provide the necessary resources to keep responsible pet owners and their pets together when they are facing hardships and, to preventing potential surrenders.

We are designed to provide supplemental pet food on a temporary basis which allows us to help more people during difficult times.

In order to receive free supplemental food for your pets, you must complete an application first. We do not ask for proof of income, we rely on the honesty of responsible pet owners to participate. We provide assistance to those residing in Vilas County, Oneida County and surrounding counties.

* Please note that you must complete a new registration form for each time you need assistance. 

* People may also complete a registration on-site.

We currently hold our pet food pantries every two months at the Cloverland Townhall in Eagle River. Check our events page for announcements, times and directions/address. 

The purpose of our pet food assistance program is to help individuals care for the pets they already have during times of financial hardship. To ensure we can continue providing consistent and sufficient support to all who need it, we must set guidelines that help us manage our limited resources fairly and responsibly.

Acquiring additional pets while receiving assistance places added strain on both your household and our program. It increases the demand for food and care, which may not be sustainable for someone already facing financial difficulty. It also limits our ability to help other individuals and families in need.

By asking participants not to take on new pets during the period of assistance, we aim to:

Ensure the well-being of the pets already in your care

Use resources wisely and equitably

Promote responsible pet ownership during financially challenging times

We understand the love and compassion that come with wanting to help more animals, but our first responsibility is to ensure that every animal currently receiving help is properly cared for.

The purpose of our pet food assistance program is to help individuals care for the pets they already have during times of financial hardship. To ensure we can continue providing consistent and sufficient support to all who need it, we must set guidelines that help us manage our limited resources fairly and responsibly.

If you recently acquired a new pet and have NOT been using our pet food pantry it is possible we may be able to provide assistance. Please email us at totallypawsomeinfo@gmail.com or send us a message here: 

We do offer extra pet related items at our pantries. These items typically include dog and cat treats, kitty litter, toys, collars, leashes and more. At check-in you will receive cards based on the number and species of pets you have. You then use these cards to go "shopping" with. So much fun!

* We do limit the total number of cards to 4 so that we can ensure there are enough items for everyone.

*We usually have a "free" table where people can shop for items that do not require a card but we ask that people take only what they can use. 

Pet parents that are receiving pet food assistance can bring their pets to our pantry for a free nail trim! There is a line on the registration form where you can tell us how many of your pets you'll be brining.  

We also offer $5 nail trims to the public. No registration is needed but we do recommend arriving between 1:45-2:15 to avoid a wait. 

Pet parents that are receiving pet food assistance can bring their pets to our pantry for a free microchip! You must complete a separate form linked below. 

We also offer $20 microchips to the public. You must complete a separate form linked below.   We do recommend arriving between 1:45-2:15 to avoid a wait.