Many people know that local shelters are critical to minimize risk related to stray dogs and cats. You may be aware of the financial support needed to keep these organizations operational. What you may not realize is that they need more than just financial support to fill their needs.
Anyone who purchases any product for your local animal shelter will receive 20% off of your ENTIRE order! (GIVE20) Anything you can do to support your local animal shelter is appreciated.
Setup, Housing, and Restraint Gear:
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Carriers
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Crates, kennels, and playpens
- Collars
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Harnesses, leashes, and leads
Bedding/Grooming:
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Towels and washcloths
- Blankets and sheets
- Pet beds that can be laundered
- Nail trimmers
- Hair brush and trimmers
- Dryer
Toys:
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Soft toys that can be laundered or sanitized
Dishes:
- Slow feeders
- Food and water bowls (not plastic)
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Baby bottles
Potty Supplies:
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Litter boxes (if plastic, with few to no scratches where bacteria can hide)
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Pee pads
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Poop bags
What Not to Donate to Animal Shelters
Generally, it’s difficult for a shelter to accept medication or anything edible that has been opened or is past its expiration date because they can’t confirm purity, safety, or efficacy. The same goes for cleaning products or liquids that could be mixed with other products or mislabeled. Items that can’t be washed or disinfected are also challenging due to sanitation and safety guidelines. They’re often dealing with animals who are injured, ill, have parasites, or are awaiting the all-clear through test results. To keep the other animals safe and healthy, they must be able to sanitize just about everything. It’s best to check with your local shelter though just in case they can take any of these items.