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Low income pet owners may benefit from a new pet food pantry opening at El Paso Animal Services.

The organization's Pet Commissary, which has food for dogs and cats, was made possible through a $5,000 grant from Maddie's Fund, a national animal welfare foundation.

The Pet Commissary is an effort to help the community keep their pets in their home rather than having owners relinquish them to a shelter, according to a news release.

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Qualifications to get food from the Pet Commissary:

  • Fill out an application online or at Animal Services Center, 5001 Fred Wilson. Applications must be submitted in person at the Pet Retention Office or through email at pethelpline@elpasotexas.gov, subject heading: Pet Commissary.
  • Submit proof of government assistance (ex. Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, WIC, CHIP, TANF, etc.)
  • Provide a copy of their ID with matching address

Supplies are limited for this pet pantry and only one applicant per household is accepted.

Make donations to Pet Commissary

People also can make in-kind donations of food and pet supplies to the El Paso Animal Services.

Donations support various initiatives including the foster program, enrichment program, pet commissary and current shelter pets.

Donations can be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

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María Cortés González covers entertainment and trending news in the El Paso area. She may be reached at 915-546-6150; mgonzalez@elpasotimes.comSupport more coverage like this with a subscription.

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