Assistance program · 3227 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the program's website · How we check
The short version
Free pet food, vet checkups, shots and spay or neuter help for dogs and cats of Meals on Wheels Central Texas clients. Volunteers can drive you and your pet to the vet.
Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
No prices on their site: ask when you call
Who can use it
Only for people who already get home-delivered meals from Meals on Wheels Central Texas.
Dogs and cats only
Pets must be spayed or neutered, or you agree to let the program pay for the surgery
How to get in
Ask Meals on Wheels Central Texas about PALS. If you don't get meals yet, ask about meal service first.
When
No hours or schedule on their site.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas home-delivered meal area
What it costs
They don't post prices. Ask for the total when you call.
What they do
monthly delivery of free pet food
annual vet exams, vaccines and preventive care through partner groups
help with spay and neuter appointments
free grooming
help caring for pets during hospital stays or emergencies
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