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 foot, preferably in great shape)
Scaffolding
Electric power tools
Power cords
Water pumps
Golf carts

Pet Encounter Therapy And Education

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
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