In Kind Donations – How Can You Help?

1. GO SHOPPING FOR THE ANIMALS!

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

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

2. 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. 

We are currently only able to accept pet food, cat litter, and cat trees and posts in like-new condition. We are out of storage space for other items. Anything we can’t use or store 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 (please label if not in original container).
• Cat litter
  • All types and brands.
  • Prefer World’s Best Cat Litter.
• New or like-new Cat scratching posts, cat trees, and cat condos.
• Wonder Walker dog harnesses – all sizes.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

• Pet beds. Any size.
• Crates and carriers. Plastic, wire, or soft-sided. Any size.
• Frozen pet food.
• Pet dishes, bowls or puzzle feeders.
• Dog and cat toys.
• Collars, leashes and soft harnesses.
• Covered litter boxes, new or used.
• Used litter boxes and litter scoops.
• Pet drinking fountains, raised feeders and pet feeder/water sets.
• Outdoor dog house and dog runs.
• Towels, washcloths, pillows, cushions, comforters, large blankets or sheets. Please consider donating these items to a local human shelter.
• Anything worn, rusted, or missing parts.

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 Jim Keller, at

Thank you for your generosity!