Our local animal shelter and pet rescue groups rely on donations from the
community to help care for the homeless animals housed in their facilities.
Below is a general listing of the items that these organizations use on a
regular basis. Please contact individual groups or visit their websites for
specific needs and special programs (see Animal
Shelters and Rescue Organizations):
Food/Treats/Feeding Supplies
Canned kitten and puppy food
Dry kitten and puppy food (small and medium bags)
Kitten and puppy infant formula (KMR, cat milk, colostrum)
Small nursing bottles
Canned dog and cat food
Dry dog and cat food
Milk bones, dog biscuits, treats
Cat treats, catnip
Rabbit chow, lettuce, celery, carrots and greens
Timothy or oat hay
Pet Supplies
Newspapers
Bath towels, bath mats, wash cloths
Puppy pads
Small and extra small pet beds
Cat and kitten litter (small bags)
Shoe boxes w/lids (used for litterboxes)
Kennels, crates, and carriers
Leashes and collars
Brushes and grooming tools
Blankets/baby blankets
Food and water bowls
Heartworm preventative (from veterinary clinic)
Flea control/treatment (from veterinary clinic)
Pet shampoo
Toys/Enrichment Items
Cat toys (balls, stuffed toys, ping-pong balls)
Paper towel and toilet paper rolls, socks, shower rings
Brown paper grocery and lunch bags
Dog toys (large hard rubber toys, i.e. Kong toys)
Large knotted ropes
Hard puppy chew toys, small stuffed toys
Rawhide strips, rolls, etc.
Extra small tennis balls
Rabbit toys and treats (wood chew blocks, salt and mineral blocks)
Cleaning Supplies
Paper towels (rolls)
Dish soap
Dishwasher detergent
Laundry detergent
Liquid hand soap
Bleach
Cleaning supplies (brooms, mops, sponges)
Clorox wipes
Office Supplies
Copy paper (white and color)
Office equipment
These organizations also need
Cash donations
Temporary foster homes for their youngest animals
Volunteers for pet enrichment programs
Volunteers to walk, groom, and interact with animals
Volunteers to help with office work, phones, cleaning
Volunteers to help with building and lawn maintenance
Volunteers to help with fundraising and special events