Food 4 Paws offers support for the well-being of pets belonging to existing clients of City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels. Exceptions may be considered for individuals with disabilities or those residing outside the city limits. For further inquiries, please contact us at 575-528-3013.
A pet can provide much needed companionship and help reduce the feelings of isolation and loneliness that many of our homebound seniors and adults with disabilities experience on a daily basis. As one client said to us, “We’ve used the pet program here now for several years. It’s been very good. It’s been a very generous program. It’s helped me quite a bit. I was able to come here and supplement their diet, at least, you know, if not it was at time the only source for me. And so we made it through some pretty difficult times with the help of the Eastside Senior Center.” The Food 4 Paws program keeps clients and their pets together, living at home with dignity and respect.
Drop-off Donation Locations
Find a convenient drop-off spot near you:
- City Senior Centers (Visit LasCruces.gov/SeniorCenters for details on each location)
- City Hall – 700 N. Main St.
- PetSmart – 2200 E. Lohman Ave.
- All City Museums (Visit LasCruces.gov/Museums for details on each location)
- Thomas Branigan Memorial Library – 200 E. Picacho Ave.
- Tractor Supply – 1440 W. Picacho Ave.
- Landmark Mercantile -208 N. Motel Blvd.
- Art Glass Inc – 2393 N. Mesquite St.
- Better Life Pet Foods – 315 S. Telshor Blvd.
In-person Donation Event
There will be an in person donation event on February 14, 2026 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm at the following locations:
- Tractor Supply Picacho – 1440 W. Picacho Ave.
- Tractor Supply East Mesa – 5501 McGuffey St.
- PetSmart – 2200 E. Lohman Ave.
- Landmark Mercantile – 208 N. Motel Blvd.
- Little Rascals – 6235 Bataan Memorial W.
- Better Life Pet Foods – 315 S. Telshor Blvd.
What You Can Donate
The following items will help ensure pets are well-cared for:
• Cat Food (Dry/Wet)
• Cat Treats
• Dog Food (Dry/Wet)
• Dog Treats
• Pee Pads / Leashes
Our Amazon Wishlist is a handy reference list of items that can help pets in need. While you’re welcome to use it, we encourage you to consider purchasing these items from local stores or other retailers of your choice to support our community. Every donation makes a difference in the lives of furry friends! View the list here: https://a.co/bsAp6uq
Pet Food Assistance
Food 4 Paws provides FREE dog and cat food on a bi-weekly basis to more than 250 pets owned by City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels clients. Pets get the food they need and our clients, many of whom are socially isolated, benefit from the interaction with our pet-loving volunteer team recruited from the City’s Volunteer Network.
Veterinary Care Assistance
Food 4 Paws facilitates access to veterinary care for current City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels clients, covering associated costs pending fund availability. Regrettably, our program did not secure the sought-after grant this year to support veterinary care. Nevertheless, we are actively exploring future opportunities to reinstate this vital service.
Grooming
Food 4 Paws collaborates with local businesses to offer grooming services to current City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels clients. The availability of funds is essential to provide these services. We appreciate your understanding, as funding determines our ability to extend this valuable support.
Additional Services
Food 4 Paws also works with volunteers and community partners to provide services such as vaccinations, spay and neuter. Food 4 Paws is able to easily utilize donations of cat litter, as well as dry and canned cat and dog food. We also accept new or gently used pet supply items such as collars, leashed, bedding, toys, scratching posts, etc… Donations can be dropped off at the Eastside Community Center, located at 310 N. Tornillo St. Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm.
Eligibility
To receive services from Food 4 Paws:
- You must already be receiving home delivered meal services from City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels.
- Your pet must be a dog or a cat. At this time, we cannot provide services to other animals.
- Special circumstances can be made on a case-by-case basis. Please call for more details.
