AARCS Wishlist | DONATE SUPPLIES
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We greatly appreciate donations of supplies that directly support the animals in our care and our shelter operations! Donating gently used items is an excellent way to reduce your environmental footprint and carry on a legacy of love from pets who have passed on.
Please ensure donation items are clean and in working condition. Broken and unusable items cost money to dispose of, taking funds away from the animals, so please use your best judgement. We do not have spare parts on hand to fix items.
We are always happy to accept cash donations or electronic money transfers to [email protected] so we can purchase our highest-need items. You can also phone in your donation to 403-250-7377.
ITEMS WE CAN ACCEPT
- Opened (kibble) & unopened (kibble and canned) pet food – please tape securely shut prior to drop off. RAW NOT ACCEPTED.
- Durable pet toys
- Cat toys / catnip / cat treats
- Cat trees in good condition
- Veterinary Medical Supplies (supplies MUST be marked for veterinary use. We cannot accept human medical supplies or expired supplies.) Meds must be in original packaging and not expired. We ask that these be dropped off during our business hours.
- Pet dishes
- Dog beds (must be clean and easy to wash)
- Cat beds
- Plastic/hard-sided kennels (all sizes) (please ensure all hardware is present)
- Wire kennels (good working condition)
- Leashes/collars
- Grooming brushes
- Towels / blankets
ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT
- Frozen/raw food
- Food that is expired past 6 months
- Human medical supplies
- Expired veterinary supplies
- Wood (shavings) bedding for critters
- Stuffed toys not meant for dogs – choking / blockage hazard
- Rusted/broken kennels
- Used litter boxes
- Household items
- Furniture
- Kitchen supplies
- Bird or reptile cages and supplies (unless specifically requested)
- Cushions / upholstery cushions
ITEMS WE CAN RECYCLE
AARCS partners with SkipTheDepot to recycle bagged bottles and cans, linens, clothing, shoes and electronics! Book a pickup or drop your items at our shelter locations.
- Bottle recycling program: Bagged Bottles and Cans
- Linen recycling program: Comforters / Sheets (both flat and fitted) / Pillows / Pillow Cases / Blankets
- Clothing and Shoe recycling program: Clothing / Shoes
- Electronics recycling program
5060 74 Avenue SE, CALGARY, AB T2C 3C9
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
24/7 Donation Bin Located in Front of Building
If you are unable to drop off at the shelter during our business hours, please contact us to arrange an alternative.
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HIGHEST NEEDS BY PROGRAM
DOG PROGRAM
- Hard chew toys (such as Nylabones)
- Durable dog toys (such as Kong products)
- Pee pads
- Bully sticks and other long-lasting chews (no rawhide please!)
- Treat dispensing toys
- WYZE cameras
- Puppy x-pens (48″ or taller)
- Baby gates
- PetSafe Easy Walk Harnesses (M/L/XL)
- Slip leads
CAT PROGRAM
- Pate cat food
- Carabiners – used to keep enclosures secure
- Clumping litter
- Feliway calming diffusers
- New litter scoops
- Churu cat treats
- Garbage bags
- Cardboard scratchers
- Kitten milk replacer
CRITTER PROGRAM
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VETERINARY HOSPITAL
- Hills Science Diet or Royal Canin Gastrointestinal diets (canned)
- Temptations cat treats (any flavour)
- Baby food (meaty flavours)
- Low-noise pet clippers
- Pens (black and blue only)
- Highlighters (any colour)
- Dry erase markers
- Post-It sticky notes
- Batteries: 9V, AA, AAA and C
- Wahl Pet Clippers
- Sandwich sized Ziploc bags
- Plush cone collars
SHELTER OPERATIONS
- HE liquid laundry detergent
- Clean towels and linens
- Heavy-duty exterior zip ties 6″-8″ (used to secure crates)
- Large hand soap refills
- Reusable grocery bags
- Dryer sheets
- Garbage bags – industrial (90L and larger), large clear and white kitchen
- Blue recycle bags
- Toilet paper
- Office supplies, including letter-size paper