Fences for Fido leads delivery of 20,000 pounds of donated pet food for Warm Springs families
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As families on the Warm Springs Reservation prepare for the winter months and the holiday season, a substantial gift of support for their pets is on its way.
Fences For Fido, a Greater Good Ambassador, in partnership with Warm Springs Commodities, has received 20,000 pounds of donated dog and cat food from Purina to support families with pets on the Warm Springs Reservation.
Located in Jefferson County, the Warm Springs Reservation is more than 15 miles from the nearest town with veterinary services or pet supplies, leaving families with limited access to basic animal care resources. Despite these challenges, families consistently show deep love and commitment to their pets, often stretching limited resources to ensure their animals remain healthy and at home.
This holiday season, the donation from Purina Pet Food arrives at a moment when it can make the greatest impact.
A Lifeline for Local Families and Their Pets
Fences For Fido has operated a supplemental pet food bank on the Warm Springs Reservation five years, in partnership with Warm Springs Commodities, providing dog and cat food year-round to families who need it. This large-scale donation from Greater Good and Purina will significantly expand that support.
“This is truly the greatest holiday gift we could offer families with pets,” said Kelly Peterson, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Fences For Fido. “Access to pet food and supplies is limited on the Reservation, and this donation helps ensure that pets stay healthy, fed, and together with the families who love them.”
A pet food giveaway event will be held this Saturday, distributing dog and cat food directly to households throughout the Reservation.
Strengthening a Trusted Partnership
Warm Springs Commodities plays a vital role in meeting community needs by distributing essential food and supplies. Their ongoing partnership with Fences For Fido ensures that pet food reliably reaches families who otherwise have very few access points.
“We’re grateful for this partnership and for Greater Good’s generosity,” said Theo Perez, Director of Warm Springs Commodities. “Families here care deeply about their pets, and this support helps lighten the load during a time when many budgets are stretched.”
A Circle of Care in Action
Fences For Fido has long served socially, financially, and geographically isolated communities across the Pacific Northwest. In addition to unchaining more than 3,700 dogs and delivering more than 2,000 dog houses, the organization has distributed over 700,000 pounds of pet food to families in need.
On the Warm Springs Reservation, Fences For Fido provides year-round pet services—including spay/neuter, vaccines and wellness clinics, emergency veterinary care, and ongoing pet food support.
Pet Food Giveaway Event
Date: Saturday, December 13th, from 10 am – 3 pm (while supplies last)
Location: Warm Springs Commodities, Warm Springs Reservation
Details: Free dog and cat food for families on the Reservation
About Fences For Fido
Fences For Fido is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of dogs by unchaining them and providing fences, shelter, veterinary care, and essential pet support across Oregon and Washington. The organization serves socially, financially, and geographically isolated communities—ensuring pets remain healthy, safe, and with the families who love them.
www.FencesForFido.org
About Warm Springs Commodities
Warm Springs Commodities supports families on the Warm Springs Reservation by providing nutritious food and essential resources in partnership with tribal programs and community agencies.
