We saw this link to a wish list for the Austin Humane Society that we thought would be worth posting for those looking to donate to their local animal shelters: The list is pretty comprehensive, so if you have any of these things lying around or if you want to purchase and donate them, they would be much appreciated:
“Our Wish List
- Cash
- Gift Cards to Bark n’ Purr, Tomlinson’s, PetsMart, PetCo, Target, Home Depot and Sam’s Club
- High quality canned cat, kitten, dog and puppy food
- 21st Century Kitten and Puppy Milk Replacement
- Human Baby Food — Meat only varieties (beef, lamb, chicken)
- Peanut Butter (creamy, sealed, non-organic and unexpired)
- Canned Tuna & Sardines
- Cans of Easy Cheese
- Kitten Bottle Sets
- StainlesSteel Bowls (non-spill)
- Non-clumping Cat Litter
- Bedding (towels, blankets without stuffing, Karunda beds and supplies)
- Baby Gates
- Crates and Carriers (all sizes)
- Small Electric Heating Pads without timers
- Premier collars and EZ Walks
- Cat and Dog Treats (ex. Charlee Bear, Bil Jac, Pet Botanics Rolled Meat)
- Hard Rubber Activity Dog Toys (ex. Kong Wobbler, “Linkables”, Nylabone)
- Cat Toys ( ex. teaser toys, Petlinks System Snap + Busy Body Mat, Bergan Turbo Track)
- Rawhide flips or chips (plain, unbasted)
- Can openers
- Dog and cat nail trimmers (scissor type)
- Medical Supplies (cotton swabs, digital thermometers, Neosporin triple anitibiotic ointment tubes, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, unopened distilled water, closable plastic sandwich bags)
- Cleaning Supplies (newspaper, paper towels, brooms, dust pans, hand sanitizer, rubber gloves, sponges)
Stuff We CAN’T Accept
- Expired Medications
- Pill Bottles
- Shredded Paper
- Plastic Litter Pans or Bowls
- Shock, Prong, Flea or Choke Collars
- Grooming Supplies
- Used Computer Equipment Older than 2 years and/or Not in Good Working Condition
- Homemade Dog and Cat Treats
- Over the Counter Flea Treatments”