Pet Pals of Senior Resources

Pets are part of the family, too. They are a source of companionship and comfort for home-bound adults. Senior Resources wants to be sure their Meals on Wheels clients can care for their pets without sacrificing their own well-being.

This nation-wide program began here in Columbia, SC when volunteers delivering to Meal on Wheels recipients began noticing the seniors were sharing the food with their pets because they couldn’t afford pet food.

This nation-wide program began here in Columbia, SC when volunteers delivering to Meal on Wheels recipients began noticing the seniors were sharing the food with their pets because they couldn’t afford pet food.

The Pet Pals program is supported by generous donations from the community. You may drop off donations to their office located at 2817 Millwood Avenue, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. They are in need of the following pet food items:

  • small bags of dry cat food

  • wet cat food

  • small bags of dry dog food

  • medium bags (approximately 15 lbs) of dry dog food

  • wet dog food

You also can sponsor a pet with an online donation or organize your own community pet food drive. To volunteer to deliver pet food to the Meals on Wheels pet owners the third weekend of each month, email Stephanie Sears-Keene at ssears-keene@seniorresourcesinc.org.