Thank you for thinking of PAWS! Every donation of new or gently-used items is an immense help to our cats and dogs. Feel free to drop off any donations to our shelter during our open hours, or leave in the designated bins by our front door. Donations can also be shipped directly to our PAWS animal shelter.
Online Wishlists
Our most pressing needs for daily use around the shelter are included on our Amazon Wishlist and our Chewy Wishlist. They ship directly to the shelter.
Dog Needs
- Canned dog and puppy food
- Pill Pockets
- Plain, fat-free yogurt
- Low-fat string cheese
- Easy Cheese
- Creamy peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- Large & XL Nylabones or Benebones
- 8 & 10 inch Jolly Balls
- Medium & Large Martingale Collars
- Medium & Large Easy Walk or Freedom Harnesses
- Poop bag rolls
Cat Needs
- Lickable cat treats
- Chicken or turkey baby food
- Scoopable, unscented litter
- Bird seed for birdwatching
- Ceramic water dishes
- Cave-style beds
- Stainless steel litter boxes
- Stainless steel litter scoops
Nursing and Orphaned Kitten Needs
- Canned kitten food
- Kitten formula
- Snuggle Safe heat discs
- Kitten bottles
- Miracle Nipples
- Unscented baby wipes
- Unscented paper litter
- Digital thermometers
- Digital kitchen scales
Everyday Shelter Needs
- Trash bags - 13, 33, and 55 gallon sizes
- Zip-lock bags
- Paper towels
- Clorox bleach
- HE laundry detergent
- Dawn dish soap
- Hand soap
- Toilet Paper
- Tissues
- Gel air fresheners (no plugins)
- Postage stamps
- White copy paper
Virginia Walker Pet Pantry
- Dry cat food
- Dry dog food
- Crunchy cat treats
- Dog biscuits
Help Our Friends
PAWS gratefully accepts most new or gently used pet supplies. There are some common items, listed below, that we do not currently use. Other non-profits or businesses may be able to utilize them, so contact them directly to see if they are currently in need of the item(s) you wish to donate.
- Newspaper and shredded paper - Centre Wildlife Care
- Sheets, wash cloths, hand towels, comforters, knit or crochet blankets, and pillows - Centre Safe, Centre Helps, some local veterinary offices
- Clothing - Goodwill or St. Vincent de Paul
- Plastic litter boxes, food dishes, and food containers, open pet food - FaithCentre Pet Pantry
- Human grade medical supplies - Centre Volunteers in Medicine, some local skilled nursing facilities