Cuse Pit Crew

10/15/2026

It's time to repost and share again for folks who may be new to our page or need a little extra help.

🥰 Won't you please share this multi-county list?
If you know of any other pet food pantries in Onondaga or surrounding counties, please let us know so that we can add them to the list.
🥰 Each pantry has its own guidelines. It's best to check their website or page - or give them a call for open times and guidelines. Some pet food pantries require proof of income or need.
🥰 The food offered is usually a supplement to what the pet owner provides. It is not intended to be the pet's only source of food.
🥰 Not all pantries have a supply of pet food all of the time. That's another reason why it's a good idea to check ahead.
🥰 Also, please donate pet food or supplies to a nearby food pantry if you can! In some cases, a large bag of food is broken into smaller baggies so that more pets can be served. Your donation would be so deeply appreciated. 💞

🥰Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Pet Food and Supplies 🥰

👉 Local animal shelters:
Unless a shelter publicizes a regularly scheduled distribution day, please check first before going. Check their websites for specific eligibility guidelines.
👉 CNY SPCA
- 5878 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse
- 315-454-4479 https://cnyspca.org/pet-food-pantry/
- Monday – Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM
- “Individuals in the community who are in need of assistance can stop by the shelter during regular business hours to receive food for their pets. The Food Pantry for Pets provides a limited amount of pet food for your animal(s) meant to supplement those in need.
Although the Food Pantry for Pets serves eligible clients without discrimination, we may limit the number of times a household may receive assistance. There is no guarantee that pantry assistance will be available at any given time.”
👉 HumaneCNY
- 4915 W. Taft Road, Liverpool
- 315-457-8762 https://www.humanecny.org/services/
- Monday - Saturday, 12p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Provides a list of local food pantries that may carry pet food.
- Check whether the shelter has any donated food or supplies to share.
👉 Wanderers' Rest Humane Association
- 7138 Sutherland Dr., Canastota
- 315-697-2796 https://www.wanderersrest.org/wrprograms
- Tuesday – Saturday 12pm-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm
- “Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association provides food to low-income families in Madison County. With proper documentation community members can come get food for pets in their time of need. If WRHA has the product available each constituent is given the space to come once a month for pet supplies.”
👉 Oswego County Humane Society
- 171 Mitchell St, Oswego
- 315-207-1070 [email protected]
- Tue., Wed., Fri. from 10 AM – 3 PM Other days by appt. only
- 29 W. Seneca Street, Oswego
- “Items available in pantry may include cat and dog food (wet and dry), cat litter, toys, bowls, leashes, collars, clothing, training pads, and more. Item availability depends on current stock as pantry is operated by donations.”
- “To be eligible, families must show proof of the following:
- Oswego County Residency (Government issued ID, mail with address)
- Low-income status (Benefit award letter, current insurance card within one year, pay stubs, etc.)
- Proof of Spay/Neuter for each pet
👉 Cortland County SPCA
- 879 Mclean Road, Cortland
- 607-753-9386 https://cortlandspca.org/food-pantry-1
- Tue. – Fri. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. Sat. by appointment only.
- “ Provide photo ID each time you come to pick up food
- You may receive food from the pantry every two weeks
- Food is available for cats and dogs only
- All pets in the household must be spayed/neutered. Proof of spay/neuter will need to be provided at the first visit only.
- We reserve the right to deny pet food assistance if more pets are added to the household.”

👉 Your local food pantry:
Watch for pantry announcements of pet food distributions.
From time to time, pet food is donated to food pantries that are not listed here. Pet food is not part of a pantry’s regular food distribution.
👉 The following pantries in Onondaga County provide pet food, according to HumaneCNY. Check 211CNY for pantry hours.
- St. Lucy's Church
315-475-7273
425 Gifford St., Syracuse
- North East Community Center
315-472-6343
716 Hawley Ave., Syracuse
- Huntington Family Services
315-476-3157
405 Gifford St., Syracuse
- East Onondaga Catholic Charities
315-424-1876
263 Onondaga St., Syracuse
👉 Food Center at 324 University Avenue
- 315-475-7277 [email protected]
- 1085 East Genesee Street, Syracuse
- Friday, 10 AM - 12 Noon
- “Offers a pet food closet.”
👉 Rome Food Pantry/Catholic Charities Oneida Madison Counties
- 1408 Genesee Street, Utica
- (315) 337-8600 https://www.catholiccharitiesom.org/food-pantry
- “Assists with dog and cat food, and cat litter, when available.”

👉 The Kia Foundation Inc. Pet Thrift Store:
• 2546 James Street, intersecting Woodbine in Eastwood
• (680) 214-6241 https://www.facebook.com/TheKiaFoundationInc
• Open every day from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Reduced price pet food; free food at the rear of the store; new and gently used supplies
👉 Hardeko Helping Paws Pet Food Pantry (Dog Daze Pet Shop)
• Dog Daze, 309 North Main Street, North Syracuse
• 315-410-1278 [email protected] http://www.dogdazepetshop.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/.../Hardeko.../100079022540768/
• First Monday of the month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., proof of income required
👉 CAP, Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca
315-255-1703 [email protected]
👉 ReTails https://www.facebook.com/p/ReTails-by-Friends-Forever-Animal-Rescue-61580390468121/
• 318 W. Broadway St., Fulton
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580390468121
• Sponsored by Friends Forever Animal Rescue (315) 668-1003
• Hours may vary from week to week. Check their page for current hours.
• Discounted prices, free food
👉 4petsake Food Pantry, Inc.
• Mohawk Antiques Mall, 100 East Main Street, Mohawk
• 315-796-2584 [email protected]
• Application for assistance: https://nebula.wsimg.com/455b887f7d0151b35a4dfb5b7de03521...
👉 R&B Dog Pantry
• 6780 Manlius Center Rd , East Syracuse
• (315) 991-8272 [email protected]
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556795510401
• Holds a monthly giveaway, announced on Facebook, while supplies last
👉 Cuse Pit Crew “Keep Us Together” program
• “Need help with pet food or supplies? We provide support to ease the burden so you can care for your beloved pet.”
• “Please note that we require pet parents to provide us with an explanation of why assistance is needed.”
• Contact [email protected]

‼️ We sincerely appreciate our posts being shared! Please use the Share button when possible. If cutting and pasting, please tag Fixing to Help as the original source. You will help spread our mission of promoting pet wellness and safety for pets and the people who love them. (The preceding request was sparked by and partially copied from an outstanding spay/neuter group, Carolina Street Cats. We thank them!)

10/02/2026

‼️REWARD INCREASED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ROSA'S CASE‼️

Thanks to Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse for offering an additional $2000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Rosa's abuser(s).

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10/01/2026

🐾🧡 October is Pit Bull Awareness Month! 🧡🐾

This month, we’re celebrating the wonderful dogs often labeled simply as “pit bulls” and reminding our community that every dog deserves to be seen as an individual. ❤️

Pit bull–type dogs can be goofy, affectionate, playful, loyal, energetic, and incredibly loving companions. Like every dog, they have their own personalities, needs, and histories.
At our shelter, we believe in getting to know the dog in front of us — not judging them by a label or appearance. 🐶

Let’s help replace stereotypes with understanding, fear with education, and assumptions with compassion.

🐾 Adopt responsibly. Train positively. Advocate for every dog. And always judge the individual, not the label.
Happy Pit Bull Awareness Month! 💙🐕

09/25/2026

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Someone knows Rosa. She was found in the Town of Onondaga, NY. We've partnered with the CNY SPCA Animal Welfare Services to help bring justice for this sweet girl.

Your life mattered, Rosa. ❤️

09/21/2026

Pet food pantry THIS SATURDAY!

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09/11/2026

Today we remember all the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor those who rushed in to respond to the call including law enforcement, firefighters, clergy, civilians, and the our canine friends. We recognize this day can be heavy for many of us. Carrying the legacy of our lost brothers and sisters is something we will have forever. ❤️🇺🇸

We invite you to watch this video of some of the brave dogs who worked tirelessly in the aftermath of the tragedy. So many abled bodies answered the call to help, including dozens of dogs.

Take today to do something kind for our fellow humans in remembrance of the lives lost and the heroes that answered the call 25 years ago.

On September the 11th 2001 the twin towers of the New York City sky...

09/10/2026

When we share the story of an animal who has suffered cruelty, one of the first questions we see is:
“What happened to the person who did this?”
It’s an important question — but the answer exposes gaps that still exist in protecting animals.
Animal cruelty is a crime in New York, and certain forms of aggravated cruelty can result in felony charges. But having laws on the books does not guarantee that every act of cruelty will result in an arrest, prosecution, conviction, or significant sentence.
Animal cruelty cases can depend on evidence showing who harmed the animal, what happened, whether the conduct meets the legal definition of cruelty, and whether prosecutors can prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. When evidence is limited, witnesses are unavailable, or responsibility cannot be established, accountability becomes much harder.
And even when someone is convicted, another question remains: What prevents them from harming an animal again?
Animal welfare laws have come a long way, but there are still gaps in enforcement, resources, reporting, prosecution, sentencing, and protections designed to prevent repeat abuse.
That is why animal advocacy cannot end with rescuing the animal in front of us. We also have to advocate for systems that take animal cruelty seriously, give law enforcement and prosecutors the tools to intervene, and prioritize prevention before another animal becomes a victim.
Animal cruelty is not just an animal welfare issue. It is a community issue.
If you witness or suspect animal cruelty, report it to the appropriate local authorities. Documentation can matter — but never put yourself or an animal in danger to obtain it.
We will continue advocating for the animals who cannot advocate for themselves.
Link in our bio to support HumaneCNY ’s care of Amelia🩷

09/01/2026

Please donate & share❤️
A little under a year ago HumaneCNY took in a dog who was stabbed, Chase. And now they are stepping up for Amelia.

Continue to support your local shelters and rescues, educate yourself on violence against animals, and learn how to recognize and report it.
Thank you, HumaneCNY, and to the members of our community who continue to speak up, step in, and help protect animals in need. 🧡

08/11/2026

‼️Mark your calendars for the upcoming rabies clinic in Syracuse‼️

Aaaand that's a wrap! 😍 There was a great turnout. If you missed today's clinic, stay tuned for our posts about the September 24th clinic.

📣 🗣️ It's FREE and it saves pets' lives!

The next Onondaga County Health Department rabies clinic is:
* Thursday, August 20, 5 - 7 p.m.
* Bob Cecile Community Center
* 174 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

😁 Appointments are always appreciated and so are donations. But walk-ins are welcome and the vaccination is free.
😁 Make your online appointment here:
https://ochdrabiesclinic.as.me/schedule/d0ede0db/appointment/31137429

☎️ Have questions? Call 315-435-3165

* Bring proof of your cat or dog's previous rabies vaccination to receive a certificate good for three years.
* It's your pet's first rabies vaccination? YAY! for bringing your fur baby. You'll receive a certificate requiring a booster vaccination in one year. After that 1-year booster, vaccinations are required every three years.
* Ferrets must be vaccinated annually.

🙏 Please have your pet securely leashed/harnessed or in a secure carrier.

Don't miss this chance to protect your precious furbaby from deadly but preventable rabies. (Plus, it's New York State law!)

So far this year in Onondaga County, two bats and one raccoon have tested positive for rabies. There have been no reported human cases of rabies during this time period.

Fixing to Help assists with the cost of the surgery appointment for pets of Onondaga County residents with verified low incomes.

⭐️ Please tell your friends and family 🗣👥🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛🐕🐈💞

08/09/2026

🐾 THANK YOU, SYRACUSE! 🐾

We are feeling incredibly grateful after yesterday’s Keep Us Together Pop-Up Pet Food Pantry! ❤️

We met so many wonderful pet owners and, of course, their amazing pets. 🐶🐱 It was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to help keep pets healthy, happy, and right where they belong: with the people who love them.

We’re honored to work alongside incredible community partners like Fixing to Help, Syracuse Police Department Dog Control, and Brown Memorial United Methodist Church to connect local families with pet food, supplies, and information about affordable spay/neuter and vaccinations.

And a huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, shared our posts, or helped spread the word. Every bag of food and every connection made helps a family care for a pet they love.

This is what keeping pets and people together looks like. ❤️🐾

Thank you, Syracuse, for showing up for your neighbors and their pets!