Donating Items

We have an Amazon Wish List that has items we are in need of. However, the following items can be purchased here in Rush County and are always a huge help!

We will also accept Gift Cards for the following:

  • Tractor Supply
  • Chewy
  • Amazon
  • Walmart

To drop off the items, you can do so during visiting hours, or if the weather is reported to be dry in the next 24 hours, you can leave them on the bench by the front door after hours. Our property is monitored with cameras by the police department

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*IF THE ITEM IS MARKED THROUGH, THAT MEANS WE DO NOT NEED THIS ITEM RIGHT NOW OR DO NOT HAVE THE STORAGE FOR MORE.

Housekeeping Supplies

  • Blankets/Towels/Sheets (No people pillows, please!)
  • White Vinegar
  • Dawn Dish Soap (or like it)
  • Laundry Detergent
  • O-Cedar Mop Heads (triangle style)
  • Paper Towels
  • Trash Bags (13 gal and 40+ gal)
  • Dryer Sheets, Bounce Mega Sheets are our favorite!
  • Toilet Paper
  • Exam Gloves – Small, Medium, Large (NO LATEX!)
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • Hand Soap
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Handled Scrub Brushes
  • Scrub Sponges
  • Bottle Brushes
  • Spray Bottles
  • Double A and Triple A Batteries
  • Baking Soda
  • Odo Ban Cleaner
  • Air Freshner Spray
  • Broom / Dust Pan (mini and regular size)
  • Floor Scrub Brushes
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Metal Putty Knifes all sizes
  • Kleenex
  • Freezer Bags – Gallons
  • Glade Plug Refills – Sweet Orange and Lemon
  • Floor Squeegee
  • ZEP – PH Neutral Floor Cleaner (NO PINE)

Office Supplies

  • First Aid Supplies (Pet and Human)
  • Printer Paper – 8.5 x 11 White, 8.5 x 11 Astrobrights – Blue, Green, Orange, Pink
  • Ink Pens
  • Invisible Tape Refills (3/4in)
  • Painters Tape
  • Paper Clips
  • Push Pins
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Black Permanent Markers
  • Standard Staples
  • Zip Ties
  • Black or Blue 2 Pocket Folder
  • Post-It notes
  • 1 Subject Note Books
  • Scissors

Pet Supplies

  • Dog Collars (all sizes)
  • Dog Leashes
  • Dog Slip Leads
  • Canned Dog and Cat Food – Grain Free preferred
  • Dog and Cat Toys
  • Peanut Butter (Smooth)
  • Kongs (Medium/Large)
  • Dog Treats
  • Dog and Puppy Food Kibble
    • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow
    • Diamond Brand
    • Blue Buffalo Brand
    • 4 Health Brand
  • Cat and Kitten Food Kibble
    • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow
    • Diamond Brand
  • Cat Litter
    • Horse Pellet Bedding “pine litter” (highly preferred)
    • Clay Litter – nonclumping (preferred)
    • Any type of cat litter
  • Dog Shampoo
  • Kuranda Beds (cat or metal dog)
  • Metal Poop Scoopers (dog and cat)
  • Cat beds
  • Puppy Pads
  • Small animal related pet supplies
  • Kitten and Puppy nursing supplies and formula

Medical Care

Please contact us to confirm we can make use of animal medical-related items you want to donate

 Community Closet Donations

We do have a community closet at the shelter. This is where any pet supplies that have been donated to us that we are unable to use or simply have too much of will be placed. We also accept donations specifically for this closet. Anyone in our community may shop this closet during our visiting hours.

Anything pet-related can be donated to this closet. Here are very common items that can be found in the closet:

  • Dog Crates
  • Dog and Cat Carriers
  • Dog and Cat collars, leashes, harnesses
  • Any brand and type of cat and dog food – kibble and canned
    • Open containers are welcome
  • Grooming supplies
  • Pet clothing
  • Pet diapers
  • Pet Treats
    • Open containers are welcome
  • Dog Houses
  • Styrofoam Coolers (for feral cat shelters)
  • Pet toys