Pet Food Pantry Rules and Regulations
The Paws Claws and Talons Foundation mission is to help families keep their pets healthy, safe, and at home. These guidelines and Playbooks ensure fair access and responsible use of limited resources for both Hastings community members and other guests.
1. Companion Animals (Dogs & Cats)
Each household may receive pet food allotments scaled to the size of the animal family. Households with one to three pets receive 5 lbs of food. Households with four or more pets receive 10 lbs of food. These amounts are meant to supplement your current supply.
2. Exotic Pets & Small Mammals
Food and bedding for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, and other small mammals are available only when donated supplies allow. Specialized diets such as timothy hay, pellets, or species-specific mixes are not guaranteed and will be provided on a case-by-case basis.
3. Reptiles, Fish & Birds
Support for reptiles, fish, and birds is extremely limited. Items such as feeder insects, frozen diets, aquatic supplies, and seed mixes depend entirely on donations and are not guaranteed. These supplies will be distributed only when available.
4. One Pickup per Household
We serve one pet guardian per household. If your situation is more complex, please share your story so our Chaos Wranglers can work with you to find a solution.
5. Residency and Guest Access
Please bring a valid ID. While we prioritize local resources, we welcome both Hastings community members and other guests to access our support network.
6. Foster Homes & Breeding Policy
If you are fostering through another rescue, please reach out to that organization for food support first. We do not support intentional breeding. If you are dealing with an accidental litter, we will help you connect with a rescue and discuss spay/neuter options privately.
7. Responsible Participation
To keep this program fair and sustainable, households may not add new pets in order to receive more food, and food may only be picked up for others with prior approval. Misuse of the program may result in a pause in services.
8. Supplemental Support
Pantry supplies are meant to last 2-4 weeks depending on your household size and pet needs.
9. Feral Cats
Support for feral cats is handled case-by-case. Outdoor cat houses and straw bedding are available when supplies allow. Please reach out after pop-up events to discuss current resources.
10. Special Circumstances
If your household is facing an emergency or unique situation, please speak with us directly. We will do our best to help or connect you with additional support.
Important Requirement: Please note that every individual is required to sign a Waiver & Recipient Agreement before any products or supplies are exchanged.