Donate Goods From Our Wish List
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation who relies not only on monetary donations, but also in-kind donations to perform everyday functions. In-kind donations are tax deductible, however we only are only able to accept certain items. See the list of acceptable donation items below. Please contact Development at 858-756-4117 ext. 339 for information on how to donate any of these items, questions about additional types of in-kind donations or assistance with a donation drive. Donations can be dropped off at the Adoptions front desk during normal operating hours.
Adoptions Foster Program
- Litter scoopers
- Litter pans
- Puppy potty pads
- Waterproof tarps
- Rolling carts
- Kitty condos
- Storage shelves
- Small stainless steel bowls
- Cotton balls
- KMR kitten formula
- Esbilac puppy formula
- Miracle nipples for syringe-feeding neonatal orphans
- Newspaper!
- Royal Canin Mother & baby cat dry & wet food and formula
- Royal Canin Mother & baby puppy dry & wet food and starter mousse
- Baby wipes
- Puppy & kitten shampoos
- Dog toys (rope and Kong chew preferred)
- Cat toys, preferably without catnip (fuzzy mice, balls with bells, small Mylar balls)
- Medium and large pet carriers
- Shopping/grocery bags-Paper or reusable
Therapeutic Riding
- Cowboy Magic Detangler and conditioner
- 2 speaker sound system
- Fly spray
AniMeals
- Any unexpired, unopened cat and dog food (can be wet or dry)
- Cat and dog treats for all sizes
- Canned food for SENIOR cats and dogs
- Ziploc Freezer Gallon and/or Quart bags (Ziploc FREEZER brand only please)
Technology and Web Needs
- Webcams
- SD Card Readers
- Flash Memory Cards
Club Pet
- Smooth river rock pebbles (2 yards worth)
Maintenance
- Golf cart batteries
- Ladders (4, 6, 10 feet, preferably in great shape)
- Scaffolding
- Electric power tools
- Power cords
- Water pumps
- Golf carts
Special Events
- Banner material (specifically 24″ wide canvas rolls for our HP Design Jet 500)
- (4) 120 Quart Cooler
- (1) Portable Potty Patch
- (1) T-shirt display
- (4) plastic A-Frames
- (2) Collapsible folding all-terrain wagons
Pet Encounter Therapy
- New or gently used bagless heavy-duty vacuum
- Gift certificates to local grocery stores, hardware stores, and gas stations
- Rugs/towels
- Metallic foldable exercise pens (same type as Adoptions has on their list)
- Cuttlebone, sealed bird treats, birds toys
- Magnetic reptile ledges
- likits
- Hand crank emergency radio for evacuation kit
Education
- Small animal bedding
- Rabbit/guinea pig pet bedding
Human Resources
- Gift certificates for employee recognition
- Restaurant owners who would like to donate lunch for all-staff luncheons
Community Outreach
- iPad
- New tarps and painters’ cloths
- Large plastic bins with lids