In an effort to reduce costs and improve operations, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa seeks in-kind donations of new or gently used supplies and products. Below are our most-needed items for February 2023.
How to shop online
Amazon Wish List: Go to our Amazon Wish List to donate items for the pets and have them shipped directly to us!
Chewy Wish List: You can now donate needed items on Chewy! Just go to our Chewy Wish List and click "Shop our Wish List."
Cat/Kitten Care
If a particular item isn't listed, please scroll to bottom of page to see if we currently have enough.
Dog/Puppy Care
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Small Animal Care
If a particular item isn't listed, please scroll to bottom of page to see if we currently have enough.
Rescue Ranch Care
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Shelter Supplies
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Outreach Programs
Items are listed in order of priority. If a particular item isn't listed, please scroll to bottom of page to see if we currently have enough.
- Gallon food storage bags
- Collars (new or used; no prong collars or choke chains, please)
- Leashes (nylon, leather, or canvas)
- Combs
- Dog houses
- Breakaway cat collars
We currently have enough:
Cat/Kitten Care
Dog/Puppy Care
Small Animal Care
- Hand towels
- Small animal cages
- Water bottles (small & medium)
- Cuttlebone for birds
- Hanging toys for birds
- Small mirrors for birds
- Small wooden ladders for birds
- Basking platforms for reptiles
- Plastic plants and turtle docks for aquariums
- Rocks (small and large) for aquariums
Rescue Ranch Care
Shelter Supplies
- Fleece - for making blankets and toys
- Highlighters
- Batteries — AAA, AA, 9V
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher tablets
- Glass cleaner
- Laundry detergent — high efficiency
- Paper plates
- Paper towels
- Plastic grocery bags — used as poop bags
- Rubber spatulas (to get all the peanut butter out of jars)
- Shoe boxes
- Shovels
- Styrofoam coffee cups
- Subcutaneous fluids
- Tools — power tools, garden tools