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.
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. Thank you in advance for donating items to support the animals at WHS!
Items Urgently Needed (Updated 5/03/10)
Bags of unopened dry dog and cat food
Canned cat food (“ground” or “pate” varieties for kittens)
KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer)*
Kongs* (toys that provide kennel enrichment for dogs)
Grain (mare and foal ration, balanced senior sweet feed, LMF prime time feed)
Gerber Baby Food (to feed kittens; meat and meat gravy varieties only, please)
Feeding Supplies
Hot dogs (used as training treats for dogs)
Peanut butter or squeeze cheese in a can
Unopened dry dog and cat food (for the AniMeals or Pet Food Assistance program)
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 or Emergency Food Assistance 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 and clean)
Clay cat litter*
Dog and cat Kongs*
Dog houses (for large breed dogs)
Easy-walk front-clip harnesses* (volunteers utilize these great harnesses for daily dog walking)
Extra-large crates*
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)*
Washable cat toys*
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
(2) Avid microchip scanners
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
Hay (good quality valley grass or orchard grass)
Alfalfa
Grain (mare/foal ration, balanced senior sweet feed, LMF Prime Time feed, Beet pulp pellets)
Equine supplements (Cool Cal 100, Horse Guard, mineral blocks with selenium)
Equine de-wormer (Ivermectin, Panucur, or Quest)
Equine vaccines (4 or 5-way equine or West Nile vaccine)
Buckets & Feed pans
mane/tail detangler
Sponges
Fly masks
Fly spray
Hoof rasp/hoof nippers
Grooming Supplies
Blowdryers
Brushes & de-matting combs*
Dog clippers (high quality for shaving)
Flea combs*
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
Miscellaneous Needs
Food Processor
Flat Screen TV (for our Education Hall; 46” or larger).
Lawn tractor cart
*Available in Davenport’s Den, the pet supply store located inside the Willamette Humane Society.
