Donate | In Kind Donations

In Kind Donations

How can you help?

Go shopping for the animals

Check out our Amazon or Chewy wish list to purchase pet care items we can use and have them shipped directly to Homeward Pet.

Take a look at the Shelter Essentials List or the Clinic Essentials List to shop for the items we use every day in the shelter. Many are available at Costco and other local retailers.

Donate to the Homeward Pet Food Bank

The Homeward Pet Food Bank supports animals in the shelter and in foster homes, and distributes pet food and other new and gently-used supplies to rescue partners, food banks and other community organizations to help families with pets.

A tabby cat with closed eyes is resting comfortably inside a transparent, round bowl-shaped perch attached to a wooden surface. The cat looks relaxed and cozy, with its head and paw visible.

Homeward Pet Food Bank donation guidelines

We are able to accept the following items in like-new condition. Please don’t donate things that are worn, broken, rusted or missing pieces and should just be thrown away. Anything we can’t use costs us money to dispose of (and we’d rather have our money go to our animals than another garbage pick-up).

Items accepted:

Pet food – Canned
Cat and dog foods, all brands.

Pet food – Dry
Cat and dog foods, all brands. New and open bags are accepted (please label if not in original container).

Cat litter
All types and brands, World’s Best Cat Litter is preferred.

New or like-new Cat scratching posts, cat trees, and cat condos.

Wonder Walker dog harnesses

Collars, leashes, soft harnesses

New or like-new crates and carriers.
Plastic, wire, or soft-sided of all sizes. Must have all parts, and not be rusty, worn, chewed or broken.

Pet beds
In new or like-new conditions; not worn or soiled, in all sizes.

Pet dishes and bowls

Dog and cat toys

Towels and washcloths

Potty pads

Items not accepted:

  • Frozen pet food
  • Pet stairs and ramps
  • Covered litter boxes, new or used
  • Covered litter boxes, new or used
  • Used Dog Toys
  • Outdoor dog house and dog runs
  • Pet drinking fountains, automatic feeders, and pet feeder/water sets
  • Sheets, large blankets, pillows, cushions, or comforters. Please consider donating these items to a local human shelter.
  • Anything worn, rusted, or missing parts

Thank you for your generosity!

For items not on this list (such as ex-pens, pet clothing, pet strollers, ramps or stairs, pet/baby gates, etc.), or to pre-arrange a large donation, or if you have any questions, please email Lisa Slobojan, at lisa@homewardpet.org