Donations Accepted Through December 31, 2025
The Knox PAWS (Placing Animals With Seniors) program and Feed-A-Pet are holding their Howliday Donation Drive, inviting the community to help provide food and other essential supplies for pets owned by income-limited older adults throughout Knox County. Donations will be accepted through December 31, 2025.
Knox PAWS pairs adoptable shelter pets with qualifying older adults, while Feed-A-Pet ensures pets receive ongoing food. With community support, the Howliday Donation Drive helps keep pets healthy, comfortable, and safely at home with the older adults who love them.
“Older adults whose pets qualify for the Feed-A-Pet program are eternally grateful for the help they get from our community in keeping their furry friends fed and cared for,” said program manager Monica Brown. “Too often, older adults who are living on a fixed-income struggle to meet their own basic needs, and Feed-A-Pet provides peace of mind knowing that their pet will not go hungry. All of this support comes directly from donations from our community.”
Items Needed:
Dog Food
- Purina ONE Small Bites (8 lb. bag)
- Pedigree Small Bites (4 lb. bag)
- Pedigree Small Dog Tender Bites Pouches
- Cesar Small Breed Wet Dog Food Trays
- Beneful IncrediBites Small Breed Cans
Cat Food
- Purina Cat Chow (3.15 lb. bag)
- Friskies (3.15 lb. bag)
- Friskies Gravy & Pate Cans
- 9 Lives Gravy & Pate Cans
Other Items
- Cat litter (10 lb. bag, clay or lightweight)
- Small dog treats
- Small/medium pet beds
- Small/medium warm dog clothing
- Small soft squeaky dog toys
- Small/medium harnesses
- Retractable leashes
Monetary Donation
- $25 provides one month of food and litter for a cat
- $50 provides one month of food for a medium-sized dog
- $75 provides one year of heartworm prevention for a dog
- $130 supports one year of grooming
Donation Drop-Off Locations:
CAC Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
O’Connor Senior Center
611 Winona Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Dogwood Animal Hospital
5900 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
Call 865-577-0344 for hours
Forest Park Animal Clinic
4600 Chambliss Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919
Call 865-584-4600 for hours
Norwood Veterinary Hospital
2828 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912
Call 865-523-2611 for hours
Donate Online: www.knoxseniors.org/support-paws
By Mail:
PO Box 51650
Attn: Knox PAWS
Knoxville, TN 37950
Shop Wish Lists:
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For more information about Feed-A-Pet or the Howliday Donation Drive, please contact the CAC Office on Aging at (865) 524-2786 or visit knoxseniors.org.
Knox PAWS and Feed-A-Pet are programs of the CAC Office on Aging.
