Where can I donate open dog food in Seattle?
Matthew Wilson
Updated on March 01, 2026
Where to Donate Pet Food in Seattle
- Ballard Food Bank – Drop-off in Ballard.
- The Doney Memorial Pet Clinic – Focused on supporting pets of the homeless and low-income.
- Emerald City Pet Rescue – Can’t accept food but has a list of other items in need.
Do food banks take pet food?
Yes! The Food Bank accepts donations of pet food so that people in need don’t need to relinquish their furry friends while experiencing hard times.
Can I donate leftover dog food?
Food Bins. You can drop off any new or unwanted cat/dog food into our food bins. Any wet/dry food or treats are welcome and Customer Services will tell you where our bin is within a store if you cannot find it.
Do shelters take dog food?
Unopened Food Or Treats If you bought food or treats in bulk that your pup didn’t like, or if you are switching your dog’s food and have unopened bags left over, then you can donate them to an animal shelter.
What do you do with unwanted cat food?
Donate to an animal shelter. Shelters are generally in dire need of items, especially food and beds or blankets. Even towels are desperately needed in shelters. Animal shelters will take unused bags of dog and cat food, even if they are open. So don’t throw it out!
Can I donate frozen dog food?
We again need donations of FROZEN MEAT and CANNED PET FOOD! Any type of frozen meat is great (chicken, beef, turkey, sausage, deer, etc) including freezer-burnt and out-of-date.
What can you do with leftover dog food?
Throw away any uneaten dog food. Instead, any uneaten food should be discarded and replaced with fresh food at the next mealtime. This is especially true of wet, canned, or raw foods which should never be left out at room temperature for more than a couple of hours.
Can I donate a dog crate?
You can usually donate any size crates. After all, shelters and rescues will usually have dogs of all sizes. However, some may not have room for very large crates, so you should always call and ask before you donate something. You don’t want to be turned away after hauling a large crate into your car.