| Consumables |
• newspapers (not subscriptions)
• hand sanitizer
• exam gloves, powder-free
• anti-bacterial soap in pump dispensers
• rubbing alcohol
• batteries in the following sizes: "AA", "C", "9V"
• paper towels
• laundry detergent
• bleach
• dishwashing soap
• facial Tissue
• squeegees (18 inches)
• puppy / piddle pads
• unopened bags of dry pet food -- any type
• canned pet food -- any type |
| Dogs |
• kongs and kong stuffing
• Galileo bones
• Orbee-tuff Orbee Balls by Planet Dog
• leashes and dog collars
• washable fleece beds
• squeaky toys (no rope, no buttons)
• Busy Buddy "Squirrel Dude' or 'Football'
• Jolly Jinger
• Cressite tough rubber toys
• Pup Treads rubber toys
• Tux or Huck Zogoflex toys
• grooming items such as brushes and scissors
• Esbilac for puppies
• large sized "pooper scoopers"
• colorful bandanas |
Cats |
• Feliway diffusers
• small soft stuffed animals
• nature-oriented and/or cat-oriented DVDs
• plastic balls with plastic beads inside
• small stainless steel dishes/bowls
• catnip mice (no feathers)
• washable toys (no fur or feathers)
• carpet squares (rectangular sample squares with bound -- not frayed -- edges)
• empty bottle/can case boxes (roughly 9 inches x 13 inches x 2 inches tall) for the cats to nest in
• washable fleece beds (round circle with hood over top)
• fleece donut beds (round with no top)
• cat teasers
• grooming items (brushes and combs)
• KMR for kittens
• "Stretch and Scratch" cat scratchers that mount in kennel cages |
Birds
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• bird perches
• bird toys
• domestic bird seed
• cages (new or semi-new condition -- with no rust)
• spray millet for birds
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| Small Mammals (hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs & rabbits): |
• igloos (little houses, both small and large)
• timber hide-a-way houses
• aspen bedding (no cedar)
• recycled bedding -- such as “Carefresh” or “Yesterdays News” which is made from recycled newspaper products
• timothy hay
• hamster seed/food
• rabbit food
• natural wood blocks (no pressure treated, plywood, particle board, press board, etc.)
• giant baby key toys
• "just fruit"! (available at MOM's or Whole Foods)
• small animal water bottles (the kind that attach to a cage)
• ferret cages (new or semi-new condition -- with no rust)
• wooden chew items (new only)
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Reptiles and Fish
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• reptile lights: night-time, day-time between 75-150 watts; (fluorescent light bulbs that produce ultraviolet b rays)
• reptile heat lamps
• fish heaters with thermometers for fish aquariums -- small, medium and large
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| Equipment, Office Furnishings & Electronics |
• projector that works off a laptop
• sectional conference table, arrangeable to seat up to 10, with lightweight side or stacking chairs (table and chairs together must fit in a space approx. 8'x14')
• 4WD vehicle such as a Jeep (or comparable) for transporting animals and supplies during winter months; must be in good condition
• set of six ear-wrap headsets for walkie talkies by Midland
• general office supplies
• pens, Post-It notes
• 1 or 2 inch 3-ring notebooks
• file folders
• plain white #10 envelopes
• liquid "white out"
• large white dry erase boards and markers
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| Foster Care and Off-Site Adoptions |
• baby gates
• comforters for foster care program
• flea and heartworm preventative for all size dogs
• fold down crates (roughly 24x36 inch) to house cats during adoption events
• folding chairs
• 4 ft or 6 ft tables (with folding legs) for adoption events
• empty bottle/can case boxes (roughly 9 inches x 13 inches x 2 inches tall) for the cats to use as litterboxes at adoption events
• unopened bags of dry pet food -- any type
• canned pet food -- any type
• cat carriers
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| Miscellaneous |
• vaccum cleaner
• trash containers with lids: 32-gallons or larger, new or gently used
• cat and dog scale
• MatBreaker, professional dematting tool
• clippers for grooming
• heating pads
• Rubbermaid 30-gallon containers with lids
• fleece blankets (no wool)
• large bath towels
• nebulizer
• washcloths
• hand towels
• large metal containers with tight-fitting lids
• digital thermometers
• collapsible wire cages
• folding card tables
• folding chairs
• small shopping carts for use at Wagging Tails |
