C.A.R.E. Pet Food Pantry Application

C.A.R.E. Pet Food Pantry Application
DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION:

Do not proceed unless you have these documents ready to upload.

1. PROOF OF ADDRESS - Utility, Gas, Electric, Water, Internet, or Phone Bill with your name and address. Bill must be from the past 3 months and address must be in the eligible region (read guidelines below).

2. PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER (or proof of ownership if under 6 months) for each registered pet. This can be found in vet or adoption records. You may register for a maximum of 6 pets.

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C.A.R.E. PET FOOD PANTRY GUIDELINES ARE AS FOLLOWS (UPDATED JANUARY 2024):
- Clients must live in this region:
  North of Montrose Ave., South of Lake Cook Road, West to 294, including Des Plaines, and East to Lake Michigan. Proof of residence is required for approval to receive food.
- C.A.R.E. will provide food assistance to pet owners who have been approved for the program.
- Clients will be given 1 week's worth of food for each registered pet.
- Registration is limited to 6 pets per household.
- Only one person per household may apply for assistance. Proof of identification and address is required at time of application.
- Clients may pick up once per month.
- The amount of food clients receive will depend on the number and size of their pets.
- Pet owners must provide and upload a document proving each of their pets have been spayed or neutered (veterinary record or adoption paperwork). If a pet cannot be spayed or neutered due to a medical issue, we ask clients to provide a letter from their vet on the animal hospital’s stationery.
- C.A.R.E. asks that clients agree to treat their pets humanely and provide medical assistance as needed.
- We ask that clients refrain from adopting additional pets while involved in the C.A.R.E. program.
- Food distribution for pets will take priority over outdoor and feral cats. If you need resources for a feral colony, please check with your Sponsoring Humane Organization, as per the Cook County Feral Cat Ordinance.
- Because our food comes from donated sources, C.A.R.E. cannot guarantee the availability of particular brands. Please note: We may give out opened bags or repackaged food and some food may have recently expired. We accept donations of opened food from safe sources, including local pet stores and vet offices.
- C.A.R.E. does not provide shelter or medical assistance, but can provide clients with a list of low-cost spay and neuter clinics.
How did you hear about the C.A.R.E. Pet Food Pantry*
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Name*

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Confirmation EmailThis must be a valid email address and will be used for all communication about the pantry and to confirm your application status. If approved, you will be subscribed to a mailchimp list for reminders and updates about the Pet Food Pantry program.
Clients must live in this region:
North of Montrose Ave., and South of Lake Cook Road, and West to 294, including Des Plaines, and East to Lake Michigan.

Please check this map and confirm that your address is within the eligible area. If your address is outside the area, you will not be approved for pet food from C.A.R.E.
I have checked the map and my address is within the eligible area (highlighted in red).*

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You are not eligible for food from the C.A.R.E. Pantry.

List of other pet food pantries in the area.

Please do not submit an application, it will not be approved and C.A.R.E. will not provide food.
Upload proof of residence. This must be a utility, gas, electric, water, internet, or phone bill with your name and address from within the past 3 months. Please no financial or sensitive documents.*

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Main Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Are you requesting food for any cats?*

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ENTER YOUR CAT INFORMATION

Maximum 6 pets total.

Enter one at a time then upload proof of spay/neuter.
CATS - About Your Pet *
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT - UPLOAD YOUR PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER FOR EACH CAT RECEIVING FOOD. THIS WILL BE CONFIRMED BEFORE YOU CAN ENROLL AND PICK UP FOOD. For pets 6 months or younger that are not spay/neutered, upload vet record or other proof of ownership.*

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Are you requesting food for dogs?*

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ENTER YOUR DOG INFORMATION

Maximum 6 pets total.

Enter one at a time then upload proof of spay/neuter
DOGS - About Your Pet *
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT - UPLOAD YOUR PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER FOR EACH DOG RECEIVING FOOD. THIS WILL BE CONFIRMED BEFORE YOU CAN ENROLL AND PICK UP FOOD. For pets 6 months or younger that are not spay/neutered, upload vet record or other proof of ownership.*

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After you submit, our team will review your documents and if approved, we will email you with instructions on how to request food and pick up at our food pantry events.

You are not eligible to pick up food until your application is approved. Please allow 3 days for review. Please watch your inbox and junk mail.
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