Helping an animal sanctuary..

VickyA_2

I work with a lady who around Christmas time collects boxes and tins of cat food for the local cat rescue place. I think that she goes just before Christmas to hand over the goodies.

In addition, our local supermarket always has a collection point for tins and packs of food for the Wood Green Animal shelter, which is close-ish to us. Although I know they do an excellent job there, I'd rather give very locally to the local branch of Cats Protection.

Sunnyday

We save a small amount through the year and bulk buy food for our local rescue. At the beginning of December i put a box out at work with a note attatched asking for donations and we take the whole lot down to them along with our two doggies which are both from the same rescue.

The people there are lovely and are always pleased to see how the doggies are getting on, the hounds love to go back and see everyone too, it`s a regular visit at the same time each year and Christmas would not be the same without doing this.

SD

giggles_alot

There are often things that get forgotten.
My family run a wildlife charity and a lot of people like to donate and the obvious thing is food.
However, cleaning supplies are often more helpful. Disinfectant, worktop sprays, washing up gloves, dish cloths, wash powder.
Or if all else fails - buy some sweets for the staff, alot of the people at these kind of places are volunteers and its important to make them feel valued (doesnt directly help the animals but keeps them in highspirts)

Dorato

Thats really helpful, thanks everyone. Sorry I didnt reply before. I forgot where I posted this.

giggles - I never even thought of cleaning stuff! Thanks! I'll definately include some of that sort of stuff

JOANNESAPHINE

Definitely blankets, bedding, toys and food. For the people tea, coffee and biccies for tea breaks might be appreciated.

Dorato

Thanks.
Does anyone here know if theres any particular foods sanctuaries dont like to accept? Just as a general rule? I'm going to check with them anyway but I dont have their contact details at the moment and the sanctuary is quite a way from here and our car decided to breakdown earlier this week xD.

bored_at_home

hiya, i do some work for a rescue, most would be thankful for anything , but some have a wishlist of what they need most at that time.
vets bills run high and cash is needed for those to keep the rescue going as well as regular supplies of blankets towels food toys and treats.
i feel so sorry for any of the little dogs i transport when they have nothing of their own to go with them, some dont even have a collar or lead. i usually have a few teddies and bones from the pound shop stashed in my boot to give them something of their own.

foreign_correspondent

Dorato wrote: »

Thanks.
Does anyone here know if theres any particular foods sanctuaries dont like to accept? Just as a general rule? I'm going to check with them anyway but I dont have their contact details at the moment and the sanctuary is quite a way from here and our car decided to breakdown earlier this week xD.

Bakers, as it has colourings in and can allegedly make some dogs hyper... some rescues even put it in their contract that new owners should not feed it. It would be best if you can ask them what they need - dry food, tins etc.