🐾 August Pet Food Pantry

 

Donations Needed for May's Pet Food Pantry

A huge thanks to everyone supporting the Pet Food Pantry! Because Delaware County lacks a centralized SPCA, many Delaware County residents tirelessly care for stray/feral cats, dumped and neglected pets. Since 2012 when the Delaware County SPCA closed, we have been inundated with stray animals. Many people believe that Providence Animal Center is our SPCA but it is not. They do not take stray cats and dogs, only owner surrenders. 

With animal control fragmented across Delco municipalities, and some municipalities with no animal control, many residents have found themselves in the position of rescuing animals that have been abandoned, dumped and left behind. They trap, foster, try to find homes, have them spayed & neutered (shots, flea and tick treatment), and often times more involved medical treatment. They do this at their own expense. These residents are exhausted in every which way and cannot keep up this pace. This is why your donations are crucial for these community caretakers to feed, shelter, and protect vulnerable animals until an animal welfare center is created.

WISH LIST LINKS:

Amazon Wishlist 

Chewy Wishlist

Partial List of Delaware County Stray Cat Feeding Ordinances

 

Partial List of Stray Cat Feeding Ordinances & Policies in Delco

It's important to know that ordinances can vary by township/borough within Delaware County. Always consult your local municipal code or animal control office for the most accurate and current regulations.

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🐱 1. Stray Cats and Animal Control Services

Most municipalities in Delaware County, Pennsylvania rely on local animal control officers to respond to issues with stray animals, but enforcement varies by township. In some areas, you must call the township offices to report stray cats or request an animal control service visit.

🐾 2. Definitions & Regulations on Feral/Stray Cats

Some local codes (e.g., Middletown Township’s animal ordinance) define terms like feral cat and include rules about trapping, keeping, or feeding stray and feral cats. These ordinances also often establish criteria for how stray or feral cats are managed and can include provisions such as required humane handling and Trap-Neuter-Return protocols.

🐾 3. Feeding & Nuisance Rules

Local ordinances in parts of the county may prohibit feeding stray or feral cats in ways that create a nuisance or affect neighboring properties. In those cases, fines can be assessed or enforcement action can be taken against persons who harbor or feed stray cats if it becomes a public nuisance.

🛠 4. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Practices

While there has been no countywide animal control, there are some individuals and rescues that provide humane Trap-Neuter-Return programs which the many municipalities allow. TNR programs trap free-roaming cats, have them spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and then return them. This helps manage the population humanely and may be referenced in local ordinances or policies.

🏙️ 5. Contact Local Animal Control

For issues with stray or feral cats, the first step in many Delaware County municipalities is to contact your township animal control officer or municipal office or view this list. They can advise on local ordinances, proper handling, and next steps.

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💡 Tip: Ordinances often differ between townships (e.g., Middletown, Upper Darby, Springfield), so always check your specific municipal code or animal control department for exact wording and enforcement details.

A List of Pet Food Pantries in Delco and Beyond

Pet Food Pantry Service Areas in Delco and Beyond

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We get this question a lot: “Do you serve people outside of Delaware County?”

We wish we could say yes. The need is real everywhere, and if we had unlimited resources, we’d love to help every pet family who reaches out. But right now, our focus is right here at home — serving the Delco community. As much as we’d like to expand beyond the county lines, it’s just not something we’re able to do at this time.

Thanks to our some wonderful friends, we’ve put together this list of Pet Food Pantries in Delco and beyond. Whether you live in or outside of Delaware County and need pet food or cat litter, we hope this list helps you find the support you need.

Because every pet deserves to be fed, loved, and at home no matter where they live. 🐾🐾

How To Donate

If you'd like to donate to Purr Love's Pet Food Pantry monetary donations can be made at The Spayed Club. If you donate online, please email Kim Reid at kreid518@gmail.com with your name and amount of donation so that the funds can be directed to the Pet Food Pantry. 

If you'd like to donate through the Pet Food Pantry Wish Lists, please see below:

• Amazon Wish List     
• Chewy Wish List

Disclaimer:

Rich and Lisa Small and Delco Loves Animals do not guarantee the accuracy of the information in this list. Details are subject to change at any time, and we cannot confirm that all listed pantries are currently operating. Please contact each organization directly for the most up-to-date and complete information. Furthermore, these pet food pantries and organizations are not being recommended by Rich and Lisa Small or Delco Loves Animals. Contact them and enroll at your own risk.