Pet Food Bank
The Scott County Humane Society's Pets Eat Too (P.E.T.) Food Bank Program provides temporary assistance to Scott County residents who are experiencing financial hardship and need help feeding their beloved pets. The program offers free dog and cat food to qualifying families, ensuring that companion animals continue to receive proper nutrition during difficult times.
Pets are cherished members of the family, and many individuals and families face the heartbreaking possibility of surrendering a pet due to financial challenges. The P.E.T. Food Bank helps bridge that gap by providing pet food assistance when it is needed most. By easing the burden of pet care expenses, the program enables families to keep their dogs and cats in the loving homes where they belong.
In addition to helping individual pet owners, the P.E.T. Food Bank plays an important role in reducing the number of homeless and surrendered animals in Scott County. By supporting responsible pet ownership and preventing unnecessary relinquishments, the program helps strengthen the bond between people and their pets while promoting a more humane community for animals. Through the generosity of donors, volunteers, and community partners, Pets Eat Too continues to provide hope and support to both pets and the people who love them.
P.E.T. FOOD BANK IS OPEN ON THE 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH FROM NOON TO 5:30PM
Policy and Guidelines
The Scott County Humane Society P.E.T. Food Bank is intended to assist Scott County residents in their times of financial need by providing free pet food, which will help keep companion dogs and cats in their loving homes and ultimately reduce the number of homeless pets in Scott County.
To be eligible for this program, an application must be submitted and approved by the Food Bank program coordinator, SCHS Board Chair, or other designee. SCHS has the right to change this policy at any time, upon majority board approval. Any applicant may be refused for this program for any reason, either temporarily or permanently. Please note, this program is donation-based and Food Bank pickup may be limited based on availability.
Requirements to apply for the SCHS P.E.T. Food Bank, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be 18 years or older, and a resident of Scott County, Kentucky.
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Proof of identification and residency required (driver’s license or photo ID, and postal mail envelope containing name and address).
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Show evidence of financial need within the last six months of the application date. Reverification of financial need required annually.
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Financial need can be some type of government assistance (Disability, Food Stamps, WIC, ADC, Unemployment, SSI, Section 8 housing etc).
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Commit to providing exercise, food, fresh water, and shelter to all pet(s) daily. If applicant cannot properly care for their pet(s), they will speak with SCHS for guidance.
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Commit to providing veterinary care as required for their pet(s) and provide veterinarian’s contact information. Acknowledge that SCHS is not responsible should any pet become ill.
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SCHS may contact your veterinarian for confirmation of vaccinations, etc.
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Agree to have all cats and dogs spayed or neutered within 3 months from the date of this application (if not already).
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If applicant is unable to afford to do so, they will speak with SCHS regarding possible financial assistance. Applicant agrees to be counseled on the benefits of having pet(s) spayed/neutered.
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Agree that pet(s) are companions and are/will not be used for breeding purposes, or any other illegal activities such as fighting, and shall not be abused in any way.
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SCHS will contact appropriate authorities if abuse or neglect is suspected.
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Provide detailed information on animals living in the home (age, weight, vaccinations, etc.).
