the pongo fund
When we think of the plight of the homeless, many first think of the men and women we see drifting around our cities or camping beneath our bridges. Today, we also think of the many children who have joined their ranks. What we seldom think of are the pets who live with these people. And that’s why The Pongo Fund exists... to help make sure that the pets of the homeless and less fortunate are not forgotten. Learn More »
the pet food bank
Food banks ease the hunger of those in need.
The people of Portland, and of Oregon, understand this and actively support and utilize the food banks in our communities. Portlanders also love their pets, both their own and the pets of others. It is this convergence of need and affection that is the root of Portland’s first food bank for pets. Learn More »
press and awards
The Pongo Fund featured in The Oregonian »
WINNER of the Spirit of Portland Humanitarian Award! »
WINNER of the OVMA Veterinary Service Award of Excellence! »
The Pongo Fund featured in SPOT Magazine »
The Pongo Fund featured in Jewish Review »
what the dogs say
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our mission
We are Oregon’s Emergency Pet Food Bank. We work for the day when no dog or cat goes hungry simply because their families cannot afford to keep them fed. By providing emergency pet food relief to those in honest need, we succeed in reducing shelter populations and keeping people and their pets together.
blog, news and events
It Happened 3 1/2 Years Ago Today
It happened exactly 3 ½ years ago today. The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank opened its doors for the first time on November 8, 2009.
On that Sunday morning Pam Bartel was first in line. She and her husband had lost their home to foreclosure after
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What Does It Mean To Pongo?
The names and faces have been changed for privacy.
What does it mean to Pongo? It means that when you have lost your job and the first paycheck from your new job is still 30 days away, and the food you feed your 90 lb. rescued greyhound is a
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sponsors
The Pongo Fund is generously supported by Canidae All Natural Pet Foods, Dogswell, and Solid Gold Health Products for Pets.
the kibble report
Meals Served Lifetime: 4,019,063
Animals Fed: 53,454
Families Helped: 24,297
Lives Saved: Beyond Measure
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