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Donation Drop-Off Locations
At our Bird Campus
1300 S. Bird Street
Boise, Idaho 83709
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Tuesday – Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
At our Dorman Campus
4775 W Dorman Street
Boise, Idaho 83705
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Daily: 8 am to 6 pm
(our preferred donation drop-off)
Donations and Supplies Our Animals
Always Need
There’s no need to make an appointment to drop off supplies. If you’d like a receipt, please ask for one at the front desk.
We gladly accept gently used items in memory of a beloved pet. These donations honor their legacy while supporting animals in our care.
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Dogs
- Dog food — dry (open in original bag or new) and canned
- Puppy food — dry (open in original bag or new) and canned
- Soft Dog biscuits/treats open in original box/bag or new)
- Kongs
- Nylabones – durable variety
- Peanut Butter (Xylitol free)
- Esbilac (replacement puppy milk)
- Dog food dishes
- Portable dog runs and pens
- Kennels, crates, and carriers (New or Used, in good working condition)
- Large dog carriers
- Dog beds — all sizes (New or Used, in good condition)
- Towels – any size
- Unexpired prescription medication
Cats
- Canned Cat Food
- Dry Cat food (open in bag or new)
- Dry Kitten food (open in bag or new) and canned
- KMR (replacement kitten milk)
- Cat beds — all sizes (New or Used, in good condition)
- Humane cat traps
- Cat food dishes
- Cat litter
- Newspaper
- Cat trees or scratching posts (New or Used, in good condition)
Small Animals
- Small animal chew sticks and treats
- Small animal houses
- Pet pens
- Litter pans
General
- Office supplies
- Paper towels
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Washable rugs
- Plastic Tote or Canvas Bags
- Blankets (No blankets with feathers, zippers, or buttons please). If you sew or craft, we could use:
- 18” x 24” for our Cattery.
- 40″ x 25″ for our Dog Kennels.
- Ziplock bags – gallon size
- Heating pads (with removable/washable covers)
- Circulating water blankets or heating pads (in working condition)
- Gift cards/certificates to hardware or department stores
NEW: Idaho law recently changed and we can now take prescription medication.
Chewy & Amazon Wish List
Shopping online is easier than ever and you can support programs or pets directly from the comfort of your home!
This list has items we can always use at our shelter, but this list is not all-inclusive!
We receive many unexpected, unrequested and wonderful donations of equipment and supplies each year.
Think you may have something we could use? Just ask!
Our Greatest Needs:
• Soft Training Treats for Dogs
• Dry Cat Food
• Canned Dog Food
• View our Pet Food Wish List
We are unable to take:
• Frozen or Refrigerated Pet Food (i.e. Farmer’s Dog, Ollie, etc).
• Pet Food NOT in original packaging
• Blankets/Sleeping Bags with Zippers, Buttons, Beads, Feathers, etc.
• Sheets
• Mattress / Mattress Pads
• Down Comforters
• Pillows
• Upholstered chairs/couches
If you sew or craft,
we could use:
• 18” x 24” blankets for our Cattery
• 24″ x 36″ blankets for our Small Animals
• 40″ x 25″ blankets for our Dog Kennels
• Cat Kennel Mat Directions and Sizing
Donated Prescription Pet Food
• Discover what prescription pet food we can use at IHS.
Donate food for pets in need
The Pet Food Pantry provides dog and cat food to families and individuals in need of assistance and to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels. It also helps us maintain our pet food supply for foster care families and provide pet food to other local animal welfare organizations.
Donate dog beds for our kennels
We want the dogs at the shelter to be as comfortable as possible while they wait to be reunited with their owners or find a new home. Our kennel floors are hard, so having a nice off-the-ground bed makes a huge difference. Kuranda allows you to purchase a bed for the shelter at a low price and have it shipped directly to the shelter.
Donate your vehicle
You can support the Idaho Humane Society by donating your used car, truck, motorcycle, SUV, RV, or boat. Donating your vehicle is easy. Contact us and we will take care of everything. You get a tax write off while supporting animals in need!
Donate aluminum cans
Cans are accepted directly at Pacific Steel at either of their locations. Please ask for the funds to benefit the Idaho Humane Society.
- 5120 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706
- 2515 E. Comstock Avenue Nampa, ID 83687
All aluminum DRINKING cans MUST be separated from other types of aluminum (cat food cans, etc).