Keeping people and their pets together

WE NEED YOUR HELP! AniMeals is in need of CANNED pet food, particularly Whiskas, Friskies and Pedigree food for both dogs and cats.

You can help us by donating food at Helen Woodward Animal Center or by dropping your donations in the AniMeals bins at various PETCO and Vons stores in San Diego County .

Or you can hold your own AniMeals pet food drive. This is an ideal project for your office, family, school, church or temple group, scout troop, or civic organization. Contact the AniMeals Manager at 858-756-4117 x 341 or   email Animeals to find out how you can lend a helping paw today!

Our popular AniMeals program offers free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people throughout San Diego County. AniMeals helps keep people and their companion pets together by removing logistical and financial obstacles to ensure that clients will always be able to provide nutritious meals for their beloved pets. For many homebound individuals, a dog or cat is more than a pet; it can provide friendship, joy, and a reason for living. Studies show that animal ownership also lowers illness levels and mortality rates.

The program, which works in cooperation with Meals-on-Wheels and other organizations, began in 1984 and is one of only several like it in the United States. Expanded in 1993, AniMeals now serves pets throughout San Diego County. Dedicated HWAC volunteers pick up, package, and deliver donated pet food. Donation bins are located at various PETCO and Vons stores throughout the county. Contact the AniMeals office at (858) 756-4117, extension 341 for more information.

Petco Locations
Carmel Mountain Ranch                                                                11160 Rancho Carmel Drive San Diego, CA 92128 858-451-8347  El Cajon 540 North 2nd Street El Cajon, CA 92021 619-441-5200  Mission Gorge 10410 Friars Road San Diego, CA 92120 619-563-0071  Escondido 1000 West Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92025 760-781-1600  La Costa 3239 Camino De Los Coches Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-753-0814   Vista 520 Hacienda Drive Vista, CA 92083 760-631-5770  Del Mar 2749 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 858-259-0110	Poway 13375 Poway Road Poway, CA 92064 858-679-2020 Morena 1210 West Morena Boulevard San Diego, CA 92110 619-275-5100 Clairemont Mesa 3994-A Clairemont Mesa Boulevard San Diego, CA 92117 858-483-4100 Encinitas 154 Encinitas Boulevard Encinitas, CA 92024 760-632-6600  Oceanside 2445 West Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92054 760-967-7387
Other Locations:
Fido and Company 1228 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103 619-295-9663	Vons Encinitas 262 N. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024 760-942-4044