Wish List
We are always in need of the items contained on our “Wish List” and appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness for thinking of us! The items that are in bold print are those that are most needed.
Prefer to shop online? Check out our Amazon wish list, Chewy wish list, and our Kuranda wish list and shop from the comfort of your own home!
Food & Treats
We primarily feed Purina food to the shelter animals. Cats are given canned food each morning and dogs get a little bit of canned mixed in with their meals. Canned food is often given to both cats and dogs with medications as well. Our dogs also get treats and rawhides daily. We also feed the large community of wild birds that live on the shelter grounds.
- Purina ONE Adult Premium Cat Food (Tender Selects with Chicken or Indoor Advantage varieties preferred)
- Purina ONE Adult Dog Food (Chicken & Rice or Lamb & Rice varieties preferred)
- Purina ONE Healthy Puppy
- Purina ONE Healthy Kitten
- Grain free dry cat food, any brand (for cats with special dietary needs)
- Grain free dry dog food, any brand (for dogs with special dietary needs)
- Canned dog and puppy food
- Canned cat and kitten food
- Grain-Free canned dog food (for dogs with special dietary needs)
- Grain-Free canned cat food (for cats with special dietary needs)
- Hot dogs (used for training and administering medication)
- Canned 100% pure pumpkin
- Probiotics for cats
- KMR brand powdered kitten milk replacer
- Lickable cat treats (like Churu sticks)
- Cat treats
- Soft dog treats (no biscuits, please)
- Rawhide-alternative dog chews
- Catnip (dry or fresh – please be sure any fresh catnip has not been exposed to chemicals)
- Wild bird seed and suet (for our indoor feline bird watchers)
Bedding, Toys, and Enrichment
Each day every dog is given multiple clean blankets for a bed and clean toys to play with. Cats always get a bed and clean blanket to lie on and a variety of toys to play with.
- Cat toys (plastic balls, glitter balls, stuffed mice, wand/fishing pole toys, etc.)
- Feliway or Comfort Zone spray, plug-ins, and plug-in refills
- Speakers pre-loaded with cat calming sounds/music
- Dog toys (any type except rope toys, please)
- Kong toys
- Jolly Balls
- Dog toys for aggressive chewers
- Lick mats
- Puzzle feeders
- Dog treat pouches/bags
- Quilts, blankets, and rugs
- Dog and cat beds that can be machine washed
- Carpet squares
- Disposable puppy training pads
- Cat litter
- Wood pellet bedding (like this, available at Theisen’s in Jefferson)
- Large plastic and stainless steel litter boxes
- Clean, sturdy cardboard boxes for cats to hide and play in. Sizes can vary but we find boxes that are approximately 1 cubic foot (about the size of a milk crate) work well.
- 6ft nylon leashes
- Nylon martingale collars (any size)
- “Adopt Me” dog vests (any size)
- Fleece throw blankets (solid colors preferred)
- Small blankets (approximately the size of receiving blankets)
- Stretch and Scratch (available at stretchandscratch.com)
- Humaniac Scratch Bricks (available at animal-care.com)
- Hard plastic kiddie pools
- Cat towers and furniture for our community cat rooms. New or used!
- Kuranda cat towers for our catzebo and community cat rooms
- Kuranda kitty cots for the community cat room windows
- Kuranda dog beds
Laundry & Cleaning Supplies
The shelter animals receive clean bedding and toys every day, which results in a lot of dirty laundry, at least 16 loads a day! We use bleach in almost all aspects of cleaning around the shelter. Bleach is used in washing dishes, in every load of laundry, and in washing cages and kennels.
- HE liquid laundry detergent
- Bleach
- Dryer sheets
- Dish soap
- Hand soap
- Garbage bags (13 gallon and 45 gallon sizes are preferred)
- Disposable gloves
- Refillable spray bottles
- Reusable cleaning gloves (mediums are used the most)
- Towels and washcloths
- Paper towels
- Toilet Paper
- Kleenex or other tissues
- Laundry baskets
- Rescue disinfectant wipes
- Rescue disinfectant concentrate
- Lysol disinfectant wipes & spray
- Stainless steel wipes
- Windex
- Paper food trays (1/4 pound capacity)
- Small disposable plates (approx. 6″ or smaller)
- O-Cedar Spin Mop & Bucket
Office Supplies
- Sharpie permanent markers
- White and colored copy paper
- Postage stamps
- Post-it notes
- Self-sealing laminating pouches
- White-out correction tape
- Scotch tape
- Heavy-duty paper shredder
- Pink and blue cardstock
- Mailing labels (Avery 5160 preferred)
- Yellow, blue, and orange twin pocket folders
Other Supplies
- Gift cards to local stores such as Pick ‘n Save, Festival Foods, Theisen’s, and Walmart.
- Full-size refrigerator
- Quart & gallon size ziplock bags
- Pet-safe ice melt
- 20-30 gallon (80-120 quart) totes with lids
- Straw
- Styrofoam coolers
- Pop-up tents
- Heating pads
- Aluminum cans
- Temporary foster homes for cats and kittens
- Extra large hard-sided plastic dog crates suitable for dogs around 100lbs. to be used in transports. (See this listing on Amazon for an example: Petmate Sky Kennel for Pets from 90 to 125-Pounds)
- Hard-sided cat carriers
- 36-inch soft-sided dog crates