NOTE: As of 11/23/2025, this is an upcoming project and has not yet begun. We first need to get funding and supplies, coordinate with officials, and organize volunteers and secure a location before we can begin. Any donations made here will remain in GiveButter until this project is ready to launch.

OUR CURRENT GOALS. There's a great need in the city of Bakersfield for assistance to help more people KEEP their pets! The goal of this initiative is to partner with city and/or county officials to distribute food and other pet supplies needed by members of the public in Bakersfield, CA.

This will be an ongoing effort to offer support in the community and help reduce the number of owner surrenders to local animal shelters. By offering assistance, the hope is that more people will be able to continue caring for their pets instead of choosing to surrender due to financial constraints or lack of food or supplies.

Items we want to be able to initially provide to the community:

Dry dog food
Wet dog food
Dry cat food
Wet cat food

While our ability to make a large impact is limited, we hope to be able to help 50 people during each event and therefore help their pets stay fed and healthy so they can remain in loving homes.

We hope to start with a monthly offering, with the goal of a weekly event if we have enough food to give out. Each event's fundraising goal is $1,000 to be able to offer 50 bags of dog or cat food or wet food (average cost would be $20/bag at the lower end).

If you are someone in need of dog or cat food, please send an email to community@mikosrescuemission.org so we can gauge interest and need from the community, thank you.

ETA for program to begin: January 2026 (or sooner if we receive enough supplies and get the 'green light' to begin)

OUR FUTURE GOALS. The eventual goal is to also one day be able to provide:

Dog and cat treats and toys
Pee pads and cat litter
Harnesses, leashes, collars, and name tags
Brushes, shampoo, nail clippers, and other grooming supplies
Ear cleaner, eye wipes, paw wipes, etc.
Dewormer and flea/tick prevention products
Dog crates and cat carriers
Bedding and blankets (gently used when applicable)
Other specific supplies as determined by public need or highly requested items

Our ability to offer these additional items will be determined by the amount of financial and in-kind donations received monthly.

Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry

By Miko's Rescue Mission

Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry

Dog & Cat Food

Team Members