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Animal Services wish list

RAS welcomes donations of a variety of items that help to maintain or improve the care and comfort of animals while at the shelter and for providing access to resources for pet owners in under-served neighborhoods. Our wish list includes the following items for the various programs:  

 Shelter Animal Care

  • 6-foot leashes
  • Pet shampoo
  • Pet carriers
  • Training crates

 

 

 Clinic

  • Powder stain remover
  • Distilled water
  • Puppy training pads
  • Baby food (meat varieties only; garlic-free)
  • Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free baby wipes
  • Kitten & Puppy milk replacement
  • Pill Pockets
  • Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol

 

Community Outreach & Pet Owner Support

  • Collars
  • Leashes
  • Harnesses
  • Training crates
  • Dog chews

  • Pet food (Dry, not canned)

    • Unopened
    • Small bags are preferred for cats 
    • Med/large bags for dogs 

     

  • Puzzle feeders
  • Enrichment toys
  • Dog house kits
  • 2-gallon buckets
  • Dog runners
  • Cat litter (small bags)

Miscellaneous

  • Unscented liquid laundry detergent
  • Liquid dish soap
  • Pet-friendly ice melt
  • Laundry baskets
  • Plastic storage bins with lids
  • 10' x 10' pop-up tents

  

Enrichment

  • Squeeze cheese 
  • Nylon bones
  • Puzzle feeders
  • Dog treats (extra small)
  • Enrichment toys
  • Cat scratchers
  • Spray bottles
  • Beef broth (32 oz.)
  • Chew toys

 

Behavior

  • Canned dog food
  • Bully sticks
  • Cow ears

 

 

 Transfer & Transportation

  • Unopened cat food
  • Cat litter
  • Gas cards and pre-paid credit cards for volunteers to transport animals to distant shelters
  • Collars
  • Leashes
  • Pet carriers and training crates

Foster Care
 

  • Pet food (unopened)
  • Chew toys
  • Food dispensers (slow feeders)
  • Pet treats
  • Leashes 
  • Collars
  • Gentle lead harnesses
  • Training crates
  • Cat litter
  • Litter pans
  • Pet carriers

 

  

Pet foods from other manufacturers may be provided for our pets in foster care or to our Community Outreach and Support Program.

Give a pet a bed

cat kuranda

Our dogs and cats love to sleep on Kuranda Pet Beds. Thanks to our generous supporters, we have more than enough beds for all of the animals at the Animal Services Center. If and when we need more, we will let you know.

For more information about how your donation can help, please call (585) 428-7274 or email the Animal Services Center.