Paw Pantry
No one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.
No one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pet. That is the belief behind The New Leash On Life Crisis Paw Pantry, a program built to support families across Middle Tennessee who are facing financial hardship, health challenges, housing instability, or unexpected crisis. When life gets hard, pets are often the greatest source of comfort and stability and we believe every family deserves to keep that bond intact.
Thanks to generous support from community members and local businesses, our shelves are stocked with donated food each month. Now, thanks to a recent increase in partners, we have increased our ability to support families not only with food, but also with basic supplies, toys, bowls, care essentials, and even flea prevention.
How We Help
The Paw Pantry goes far beyond pet food. We offer a holistic range of support designed to keep pets safe, healthy, and at home where they belong:
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Monthly pet food and essential supplies for dogs, cats, community cats, and other companion animals.
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Essential supplies such as leashes, crates, litter boxes, and bedding for families in transition.
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Preventative care including flea and tick prevention, deworming, and heartworm prevention.
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Vaccines to protect both pets and public health.
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Emergency medical assistance for urgent health needs.
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One-time pet deposits to help families secure pet-friendly housing without losing their animals.
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Behavioral support through a certified trainer partnership.​
The Paw Pantry is open Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00–4:30 PM at our Adoption Center. There’s no need to call ahead or make an appointment, just stop by and ask what we have available. First-time assistance is always offered, no questions asked, while supplies last. While Wilson County residents are our first priority, we help pet owners in surrounding areas when resources permit.Please consider a gift to the Paw Pantry. Help keep pets and their families together, reduce shelter intake, and provide dignity to pet owners who simply need a little support to get through tough times.
What Your Gift Can Do:​
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$15 = One bag of food for a hungry pup
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$25 = A week’s worth of meals for a cat
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$100 = Pantry stock to serve multiple pets in need
