Question: How can I help?
Answer: Here are ways that you can
help:
1.) Bequests: Add a bequest of personal property, real estate or financial assets to Feed the Petz in your will.
2.) Sponsor a Pet Food Distribution Day: When you sponsor a Pet Food Distribution Day, you can help provide much needed
food for where it is very much needed.
3.) Monetary Donations: Checks should be made out to: Feed the Petz and mailed to 4228 Pine Lane, Alexandria, Virginia
22312.
4.) Make a Tribute: You can make a donation in honor or memory of an individual or animal companion. This is a special
way to commemorate your loved ones,friends and acquaintances (people and animals alike) while helping Feed the Petz. Your
gift to Feed the Petz can be used to honor living persons or animals or to memorialize those who have passed on.
5.) There are Many Other Ways You Can Help:
-- Canine Food of all Kinds- dry and canned
-- Feline Food of all Kinds- dry and canned
-- Canine & Feline Treats of all Kinds
-- Small Animal Foods like Rabbit, Ferret, Fish, Bird etc.
-- Storage Bins & Shelves
-- Larger Space- Warehouse or Storefront - loading dock needed
-- Forklift
-- Delivery Van
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Question: What if I cannot complete an application online?
Answer: If you are unable to complete an application online,
please call (703) 941-0052
and someone will assist you by phone.
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Question: Where are you located?
Answer: We currently don't have an office, however, we distribute pet food once a month at
the following location:
Mason District Governmental Center
We do not have an office at that location and are not there any other times of the month.
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Question: Who must I contact if I need to set-up an appointment to pick-up pet food or
cancel?
Answer: To Confirm or Cancel for Distribution Day:
Please call (703) 941-0052
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Question: Can I bring my pets into the building when I pick-up pet food?
Answer: Sorry, no pets are allowed in the building.
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Question: If I am unable to make it on distribution date, can you meet me any other time
and location?
Answer: No. However, you may have a family member or friend pick-up for you on distribution
day once.
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Question: Should I bring anything with me when I pick-up pet food for the very first time?
Answer: Yes, you should bring an ID to verify that you are who you say that you are.
- Gleaners and One-Time Assistance Applicants must show ID.
- Applicants applying for Short Term Assistance must show ID and also provide proof of a current rabies certificate and
proof of spay or neuter which also serves as verification of pet ownership. The name on the rabies certificate must match
the name on the application and the applicant’s photo ID. If a rabies certificate is not available, a vet record, document
of adoption from rescue group or shelter or a photo of pet parent and pet will be accepted. Please make copies if possible.
- Temp applicants must also submit proof that they are receiving public assistance, such as: A copy of a Social
Security Award Letter, Unemployment Statement etc. A referral from a Social Worker or copy of a Food stamps/SNAP/TANF or Medicaid
eligibility letter. We will also consider special circumstances. We may also consider the income of other members of the household
in order to make a qualifying determination.
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Question: How can I find out if a distribution day has been canceled due to inclimate weather?
Answer: We make every effort to be there even during inclimate weather. There are times, however,
when the center may close because of a power outage caused by inclimate weather. This is beyond our control and we apologize
in advance for any inconvenience. If this ever happens, check our main page for updates. Usually, it will be posted at the
very top of the page. If for any reason we do not have electric to get online and update our site, please call (703) 941-0052.
Thanks
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Question: Do you deliver pet food?
Answer: Unfortunately, we are temporarily unable to deliver pet food at this time.
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Question: How much pet food will I get?
Answer: If applying for Short Term Assistance, the amount of pet food that each client
(household) receives will be the same. Like most pantries, we provide a supplement and not a complete source to last the entire
month. The amount of pet food will not be distributed based on number of pets and the weight or size of a pet. It will
be equally divided among clients.
If gleaning, the amount of pet food received may vary based on what we may have on hand at the time.
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Question: What kind of pet foods do you distribute?
Answer: We mainly have a large variety of dry and canned for dogs and cats. We may occasionally
have ferret food, rabbit food, turtle food, fish food, hamster food, parakeet food and gerbil food. Also, we may have cat
litter, dog and cat collars, food dishes, carriers, crates, pet toys, pet shampoo, flea care products and much more.
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Question: Can I have a receipt for any donation that I make?
Answer: Yes, we can give you a receipt. All donations are tax deductible.
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Question: I would like to set-up a collection bin in my place of business- Who should
I contact?
Answer: To Set-up a Collection Bin, please call (703) 941-0052
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Question: Once the Collection Bin is full, what must I do?
Answer: To Request a Collection Bin Pick-up:
Please call (703) 941-0052
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Question: I am interested in volunteering. Who should I contact?
Answer: Please call (703) 941-0052
