Who We Are & What We Do
The Cheeto Rescue is a growing grassroots effort built on love, compassion, and action. We are currently working toward becoming an official nonprofit, with a longterm goal of opening a physical rescue location where we can house and care for cats, dogs, and guinea pigs in need.
While we don’t yet have a building, that hasn’t stopped us from making an impact. We're starting now because animals need help today.
Our first major initiative is the Cheeto Pet Pantry, created to help families keep their pets during hard times. By providing pet food and essential supplies, we aim to reduce the number of animals surrendered to shelters due to temporary financial hardship. We believe that keeping pets in loving homes is just as important as rescuing those without one.
Our Mission: To keep pets in loving homes, support families through tough times, and rescue animals in need, one paw at a time.
We are committed to compassion, community, and creating a brighter future for animals everywhere.
News and Upcoming Events
The Cheeto Pet Pantry
Cheeto's Story
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What we Plan To Do
At The Cheeto Rescue, we’re not just responding to today’s needs we’re building a future. Our vision is to grow from a grassroots effort into a fully equipped rescue with the ability to care for animals directly, support struggling pet owners, and create programs that keep more pets safe, healthy, and in loving homes.As we continue working toward nonprofit status, here are some of the things we’re actively planning and dreaming into reality:🏥 Partner with a veterinarian to help provide low-cost vaccines and basic care, especially for families who may not be able to afford regular vet visits.🐾 Host free microchipping events to help ensure lost pets can always find their way home. Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to reunite pets with their families, and we want to remove cost as a barrier.🐶 Expand the Cheeto Pet Pantry to reach even more people and offer more supplies including flea/tick prevention, collars, and basic pet gear so no one has to give up their pet because of financial hardship.🏡 Establish a physical rescue location where we can provide direct care and safe housing for cats, dogs, and guinea pigs in need. This space will serve not only as a shelter, but as a hub for education, outreach, and community support.Every step we take is guided by love, compassion, and a belief that animals deserve safety, and people deserve support.
Cheeto's Story
The Cheeto Rescue is named in memory of a very special orange cat.Cheeto was rescued in Japan from a family who no longer wanted him. At just 10 months old, he had already endured so much but he found love, safety, and a second chance. When he was 4 years old, Cheeto made the journey to the United States and continued living his best life surrounded by love.He was the kind of cat who melted hearts snuggly, playful, and endlessly sweet. He loved leaping onto people’s shoulders, curling up beside you every night, and making everyone feel special just by being near. His gentle spirit and goofy charm made every day better.Cheeto reminded us that every animal deserves a chance and that’s what we’re here to give.Though his life was eventually cut short due to liver failure, Cheeto lived to be 10 years old, spending every one of those years knowing he was deeply loved. His memory continues to inspire us every day.This rescue is our way of carrying his love forward one paw at a time.
The Cheeto Pet Pantry
No one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pet. The Cheeto Pet Pantry exists to make sure they never have to.This community pantry provides free pet food and basic supplies to anyone in need no income requirements, no proof of hardship, no judgment. Whether you’re facing unexpected bills, job loss, or just a tough month, we’re here to help keep your furry family members home, happy, and fed.We believe that helping people helps animals, and we want to be a resource you can count on without shame or stress. The pantry operates on kindness, trust, and the understanding that life happens and pets are family.We do our best to supply food, litter, small animal bedding, and other basics for cats, dogs, and guinea pigs. Supplies vary based on donations, but we’ll always do what we can.If you need help, just reach out. If you’d like to donate or host a collection drive, we’d love your support. Together, we can keep more pets where they belong home.
News and Upcoming Events
If you have been affected by the airplane crash in San Diego and in need of supplies to help you while you settle back into life, please reach out to us so we can help!We have already donated alot of supplies to help the families affected.
How You Can Help
The Cheeto Rescue is powered by kindness and there are so many ways you can be part of our journey.Whether you have time, supplies, skills, or simply a big heart, your support makes a real difference for the pets and families we serve.🧡 Donate
Every dollar helps us buy food, litter, medical supplies, and other essentials for animals in need. You can donate one-time or monthly every little bit counts.🥫 Give Supplies
We’re always in need of pet food (wet & dry), litter, treats, toys, collars, bedding, and small animal supplies. New or gently used items are welcome! Drop offs or local pickups can be arranged.🧺 Host a Pet Pantry Drive
Want to help from your workplace, school, or neighborhood? Hosting a donation drive is a great way to collect supplies and raise awareness.🐾 Volunteer Your Time or Skills
As we grow, we’ll need help with events, social media, transport, fundraising, and more. Let us know what you love doing we might need exactly that!📢 Spread the Word
Follow us on social media, share our posts, or tell your friends and family about what we do. The more people who know, the more pets we can help.🐶 Foster or Transport (Coming Soon)
In the future, we hope to build a foster network and offer transport support for animals going to their forever homes or vet appointments. Stay tuned!Ready to Help?
Let us know how you'd like to get involved!
Together, we can keep tails wagging, whiskers twitching, and pets where they belong-home.