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Below are some 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!
At our Bird Campus
1300 S. Bird Street
Boise, Idaho 83709
Shelter: Tues thru Sat: 11am to 7pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm
At our Dorman Campus
4775 W Dorman Street
Boise, Idaho 83709
8am to 6pm daily
(this is where we prefer donations be dropped off as we have to transport them back here ultimately)
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There’s no need to make an appointment to drop supplies. If you’d like a receipt, please ask for one at the front desk. You can also drop supplies at participating area businesses.
Below are some 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!
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Dogs
- Kongs
- Nylabones – durable variety
- Soft Dog biscuits/treats open in box/bag or new) – no hard biscuits, please
- Peanut Butter (Xylitol free)
- Dog food — dry (open in bag or new) and canned
- Puppy food — dry (open in bag or new) and canned
- Esbilac (replacement puppy milk)
- Dog food dishes
- Portable dog runs and pens
- Kennels, crates, and carriers (new or used, all shapes and sizes in working condition)
- Large dog carriers
- Dog beds — all sizes
Cats
- Dry Kitten food (open in bag or new) and canned
- Dry Cat food (open in bag or new)
- Canned Cat Food – pate-style preferred for in-shelter use for medicating cats
- KMR (replacement kitten milk)
- Cat beds — all sizes
- Humane cat traps
- Cat food dishes
- Cat litter
- Newspaper
- Cat trees or scratching posts (new or gently used)
- Cat toys
- Kennels, crates, and carriers (new or used, all shapes and sizes)
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.
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Bark Box Nomination
If you would like to nominate the Idaho Humane Society to receive a free Bark Box delivery, please visit their website and nominate our nonprofit.
The Veterinary Medical Center is closed on major holidays and is not staffed for after-hours emergencies. Please contact one of these local emergency veterinary hospitals:
Our Greatest Needs:
• Dry Kitten & Wet Pate Kitten Food
• Kitten and puppy formula (KMR / Espilac)
• Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
• Peanut Butter (Xylitol free) and low sugar
Our Preferred Brands:
• Iams
• Purina Pro Plan
• Royal Canin
• Orijen
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
We are unable to take:
• Sheets
• Pillows
• Sleeping bags or items with zippers, buttons, beads, feathers, etc.
• Mattress pads
• Upholstered chairs/couches
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).