What goods can I donate?

Donated goods must be in good condition, clean and have no damage. We gratefully accept the donation of:

• Blankets: Clean and in good condition, with no stains, holes or frayed edges. No electric blankets
• Beach and bath towels: Clean and in good condition, with no stains, holes or frayed edges.
• Dry and wet food: In its original, intact packaging and within the expiry date. No raw food or bones
• Dog crates: Large dog crates in good, working condition, no rust or broken parts.
• Dog coats: Clean and in good condition, with no holes
• Dog and puppy toys: Treat-dispensing toys, puzzle feeders, durable balls, tennis balls, rope toys and plush toys*.
• Cat carriers: Cat carriers in good, working condition, no cracks or broken parts.
• Cat and kitten toys: Small plush toys*, small cat scratchers (not made from cardboard), ping pong balls, wand toys, kicker toys.
  
  *Plush toys with small parts (eg. the eyes on a teddy bear), or those filled with plastic beans or containing a battery pack, pose a safety hazard so cannot be accepted as donations.

Please note: If an item is not included in the list above, we are not able to accept it as a donation. We respectfully ask that these goods are not donated to our shelter, due to the significant resources and costs required to sort through and dispose of them.

How do I donate goods?

Goods can be dropped off at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter.