Shelter Wish List
If you’re thinking of bringing in a gift for the animals, here’s a list of their most-asked-for items. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
We recognize these items range widely in price;some you might have at home, and others might be a purchase on your next shopping trip.
Feeding Supplies
Hot dogs
Peanut butter or squeeze cheese in a can
Unopened dry dog and cat food for the AniMeals program*: AniMeals is a partnership with Meals on Wheels to deliver food to homebound individuals who may not otherwise have been able to properly feed their pet.
Wet cat and dog food for young and/or sick animals* (Please note WHS receives all dry food for the shelter animals from Science Diet*. If you have unopened dry food to donate, it will be used to support the AniMeals program)
Cleaning Supplies
Brooms & dustpans
Large garbage cans on wheels
Paper towels
Powdered laundry detergent
Scrubber sponges
Cat & Dog Supplies
Bath mats with non-skid backs (new or gently-used)
Blankets & towels (gently used okay if clean)
Cat disposable litter pans (cardboard)
Cat trees*
Clay litter*
Chairs - plastic, stackable chairs for outdoor use
Dog and cat Kongs*
Dog houses (for large breed dogs)
D.A.P. (dog appeasing pheromone) collars
Easy-walk front-clip harness* (volunteers utilize these great harnesses for daily dog walking)
Extra-large crates*
Feliway*
KMR (Kitten Meal Replacement)
Kuranda beds (http://www.kuranda.com/shop/donate.asp)
Kuranda non-skid economy fleece pad (http://www.kuranda.com/shop/donate.asp)
Small covered litter boxes
Toys* (chew toys, rope toys, food puzzles)
Treats (small, for training)*
Treat bags*
Washable cat toys*
Stop watches (easy to operate stop watches for canine program)
Small Animal Supplies
Aspen shavings (no cedar or pine)
CareFRESH (small animal bedding)*
Ceramic food dishes*
Fruits & vegetables (carrots, kale, lettuce, cilantro)
Medium-sized litter pans (plastic)*
Rabbit, Guinea, Hamster, Mouse, Rat & Gerbil food*
Rabbit toys*
Timothy hay and pellets*
Medical/Exam Supplies
Digital pediatric scale
Digital thermometers
Disposable surgery smocks
Elizabethan collars
Flea treatments (Frontline, Advantage, Revolution)*
Long-sleeve smocks (large and extra-large)
Microwaveable heating pads (such as SnuggleSafeTM)
Livestock Supplies
Bales of hay
Grooming Supplies
Blowdryers
Brushes & de-matting combs*
Dog clippers (high quality for shaving)
Flea combs*
Gift certificate for an outdoor horse blanket
Nail clippers*
Hair/coat clippers
Office Supplies
Computer: Dell Dimension 3000 series, 512 MB RAM, network-ready (new or gently-used)
Copy paper (white & colors)
laptop computer (new or gently used)
Spiral binding machine
Scrapbooking materials
Miscellaneous Needs
1/2 to 3/4 inch plywood sheets (slightly imperfect ok)
Clothes dryer (commercial quality)
Digital camcorder
Electric chop/table saw
Forklift
Pressure washer
Solatube(R) lighting for shelter facility
*Available in Davenport’s Den, the pet supply store located inside the Willamette Humane Society.