Local animal shelters are grateful for donations. These facilities often operate on limited budgets and are funded by ever-disappearing grants and federal funds. Donating to an animal shelter can not only help the critters that call the shelter home, but it can also help clean out your home make you feel good. Although checks and cash donations are always welcome, these supplies are also in high demand.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Clean out your garage, basement and other storage areas. While sorting through what you want to save or throw away, make a pile of items to donate to an animal shelter. Save small animal cages, bird cages and aquariums. Many shelters receive more than just cats and dogs. These extra enclosures will ensure their "other guests" have a secure home for their temporary stay.
2. Collect old towels, buckets, brooms, mops, laundry baskets and other reusable cleaning supplies. Shelters have daily cleaning routines, and a donation of reusable supplies are appreciated.
3. Buy an extra bottle of cleaner when you do your grocery shopping. Bottles of bleach, disinfectants and natural cleansers, such as Simple Green, are used in shelters to sanitize the pets' environments. Scrub brushes and sponges are also often in short supply.
4. Chew toys, bones, squeaky toys, balls, and other pet toys and chews make great donations. They provide entertainment and much-needed teething relief for puppies, and they help break up the boredom of daily life for shelter animals. Buy an extra bag of dog or cat food when shopping for your own pet supplies. Consider grabbing a bag of chew bones or other treats as well.
5. Take the items to your local animal shelter. They generally accept donations any time of year. It's a good idea to call beforehand and ask if they have a wish list.
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