Tabby's Place opens free pet food pantry in Ringoes

Tabby's Place in Ringoes has opened Perry's Pantry, a free pet food pantry that provides supplies to neighbors daily from noon to 4 p.m.

Tabby's Place in Ringoes has opened Perry's Pantry to provide free pet supplies to neighbors. The sanctuary was founded in 2003 and operates as a cage-free home for cats rescued from difficult situations. Nearly 5,000 cats have passed through its doors, and the facility typically houses about 100 resident cats with the capacity to shelter about 150. The organization focuses on caring for cats with special needs, and many residents live with chronic conditions. Key details: - Perry's Pantry is open to the public and requires no application. - The pantry offers pet food, kitty litter, carriers, cat furniture and other pet essentials free of charge. - The pantry is open daily from noon to 4 p.m. - Depending on donations, it may also provide medical supplies (not medications) and food for dogs and other animals. - The pantry is named for a Tabby's Place alum, Perry, and was created in memory of volunteer Kavita Gupta, who died in 2025. - Pet owners with questions can contact Tabby's Place Sanctuary Foster Team Lead Tiana Thomas at [email protected] or 908-237-5300, ext. 312, and more information is posted at tabbysplace.org/perrys-pantry. Summary: Perry's Pantry extends Tabby's Place's mission beyond its sanctuary walls by offering practical support to pet owners in the local community and honoring the memory of a longtime volunteer. What the pantry will offer over time depends on donations. Undetermined at this time.