Pet Food Urgently Needed - Humane Society Launches Pet Food Drive

Dec. 3, 2025 — The Ottawa Humane Society is calling for donations of unopened pet food to support its Emergency Pet Food Bank. The OHS aims to completely fill an unoccupied adoption pod with donated food by Dec. 14. After distributing more than 3,000 lbs of food over the summer, the food drive is critical to ensure no pet owner has to choose between feeding themselves or their pet.

“This pet food drive will help more pets stay with the families who love them,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “Pet affordability is a growing concern in our community. Making sure people can care for their pets means the OHS can always be here for animals who have nowhere else to go.”

The OHS said the greatest need is unopened bags of dry dog food and dry cat food. Unopened pet food of all kinds, gently used leashes and collars, and other pet supplies in good condition may be rehomed during the pet food drive. A list of items the OHS is currently accepting is available on its website.

Drop off locations are available throughout the city and at the OHS’s Shirley Kearns Memorial Adoption Centre on 245 West Hunt Club Road. Every Thursday, the OHS operates an Emergency Pet Food Bank. Monetary donations also help make this essential community service possible.

-30-

Media Contact
Ottawa Humane Society
Stephen Smith, Senior Manager: Marketing & Communications
stephens@ottawahumane.ca