We always appreciate new or gently used donations to help us care for our pets at the AWLA and in our community. You can donate needed items in-person, online, or by shopping in local pet stores.
Items we always need:
- Dry cat/kitten food
- Hill’s Science Diet adult, Purina Pro Plan, Blue Buffalo, etc.
- Wet cat/kitten food
- Pate or gravy with pieces (cans or pouches)
- Dry dog/puppy food
- Hill’s Science Diet adult (large and small breed), Purina Pro Plan, Blue Buffalo, etc.
- Wet dog/puppy food
- Pate or chunks in gravy (cans or pouches)
- Small size dog treats
- Bully sticks
- KMR (milk formula for kittens/puppies)
- Clay cat litter
- Feliway refills
- Exercise pens
- Training/potty pads
- Cat toys (wands, feathers, balls, crunchy noise makers, etc.)
- Oxbow pet products (tunnels etc. for small pets)
- Martingale harnesses (any size)
- Mendota Products Slip Leads
- Paper towels
- Plastic storage bags
- We also accept unexpired preventatives, like heartworm and flea and tick medicine.
At this time, we can NOT accept:
- Animal or human medication (other than heartworm/flea and tick prevention)
- Expired or opened bags of pet food or treats
- Metal crates
- Used litter boxes
- Used cat trees/scratchers
- Knit blankets
- Sheets
- Pillows
- Sleeping bags
- Rugs/carpet
- Styrofoam products
- Newspapers
- Plastic bags
- Human clothing
- Comforters/blankets that are Queen-sized or larger
- Washcloths
- Broken or stained items
- Retractable leashes
Please consider donating them to another shelter or rescue. Thank you!
How to Donate Food and Supplies
IN-PERSON: There is a donation cart located outside our front entrance Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – weather permitting. There are receipts located on our donation cart that you can fill out to claim donations when you file your taxes.
ONLINE: Visit our Amazon wishlist or Chewy wishlist to find items that are always needed at the AWLA. Items will be sent directly to us, unless you prefer to have them sent to you and drop them off.
SHOP LOCAL: Support locally-owned businesses and the AWLA’s Pet Food Pantry. At each of the stores listed below you will find items specially stickered as “AWLA Community Pet Pantry Wishlist Item.” When you purchase those items, they will benefit pet parents in our community.
- Whole Dogz, 4748 Eisenhower Ave.: Purchase any AWLA Community Pet Pantry Wishlist Item and receive 10% off the items for the AWLA and your own purchases.
- Pampered Pet Boutique & Barkery, 1612 Belle View Blvd.
- The Dog Store, 2301 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Questions? Contact us at info@alexandriaanimals.org or by calling 703-746-4774.
How Donations are Used
Donations that can be used for our in-shelter animals are kept, while donations of things we are not able to use – like certain pet supplies (i.e. pet stairs, kennels, etc.) and brands of food – are distributed to pet families in need throughout our community.
You can rest assured your donations are going into the paws of animals that need it most!