The City of Edmonton’s Animal Care and Control Centre is hosting its pet food drive for the Edmonton Food Bank in an effort to help those families with pets in need.

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In 2023, the Animal Care and Control Centre launched its PAWS for a CAUSE Pet Food Drive in support of the Edmonton’s Food Bank. The goal was to ease the financial burden many Edmontonians were facing, often making difficult decisions of whether to put food on the table for their family or in the bowl for their pet. 

2024 Collection Insights

Last year, our pet food drive collected over 8,000 kilograms of pet food and supplies for those in need last holiday season and served as a very clear sign the campaign needed to continue.

When and Where to Donate in Person

Our team will be onsite and collecting donations at the following locations from December 13-14 from 11am-3pm. Feel free to come by and drop off your food and supply donations

 Saturday December 13

Location: G&E Pharmacy
Address: 7326 82 Avenue NW

 Saturday December 13

Location: Homes Alive Pets
Address: 5611 104 Street

 Sunday December 14

Location: Kibbles and Biscuits
Address: 15511 118 Ave NW

Santa will also be making a special stop in to snap some photos with you and your pet. Get creative with our Animal Control Officers and create some fun memories.

Additional Donation Drop-off Locations

If you can’t join us in person, you can also donate to one of our partner pet stores November 19-December 15.

What to Donate

  • Pet food and supplies
  • Pet treats
  • Dry food (all animals)
  • Wet food (all animals)
  • Litter
  • Toys
  • Leashes and collars
  • Bedding
  • Pet food dishes

Please donate only new items. We cannot accept expired products.

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PAWS for a CAUSE Partners

The Animal Care and Control Centre thanks its partners and the Edmonton community for their continued generosity and compassion for those animals in need this holiday season. It is thanks to you, that there is greater food security for all people.

The Animal Care and Control team is excited to be able to give back to the community and look forward to working with all of you to fill the bowl of hungry pets this Christmas season.

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