Ways to Help/Donate

Cambridge Animal Control relies on donations to the Helen Holland Fund, which provides medical care to stray animals and pets in need. We collaborate with PetSmart, CEOC Food Pantry, and Arlington Pet Food Pantry to collect and distribute pet food to families in need. For more information on how to help or to get in touch with Animal Control, please use the links below or contact us at 617-349-4376.

• Helen K. Holland Animal Care Trust Fund
• Food Pantry - Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee
• Arlington Pet Food Pantry
• Salvation Army
• PetSmart

Pick-up and drop off locations are listed below:

• CEOC Central Square – 11 Inman Street, Cambridge MA 02139
  Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  
  
• Salvation Army Food Pantry
  402 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
  Mondays-Sunday from 11:30a.m. -12:30 p.m.

We need unopened, unexpired, shelf-stable pet food including:

• Dry cat food (all sizes) 
• Canned cat food (all varieties)
• Small bites or small breed dry dog food
• Dry dog food (all sizes)
• Canned dog food (all varieties)
• Dry and canned kitten food
• Dry and canned puppy food

If you are interested in volunteering, please see Approved Shelter and Rescue Organizations | Mass.gov for volunteer opportunities. Please note that Cambridge Animal Control does not have volunteer opportunities.