Animal Aid Shelter Wishlist

Caring for our animals requires more than time from our dedicated group of volunteers; it also requires money and supplies. As our dedication is to the animals' well-being first and foremost, we use our funds for veterinary care and their direct needs. We welcome your help in supplying the other items we use.

We have a variety of needs, small and large, urgent and everyday. If you have questions about our Wish List or about larger items, email us at contact@animalaidpdx.org and we’d be happy to discuss it with you,.

We’ve started a new Wish List on Amazon.com! This way you can see exactly what we need and, if you’d like, order and have it shipped directly the shelter. We keep this list as up-to-date as possible.

View Animal Aid's Wish List directly at Amazon.com. These items can also be found at local retailers and dropped off at the shelter. We are open Mon-Fri 11am-4pm and Sat noon-4pm. Contact us to arrange after hours deliver.

Other ways to help:

• Cash donations are always welcome!  We will spend it where the need is greatest. CLICK HERE to donate!
• Gift Cards! Not sure what to buy? We welcome gift cards to be used on the supplies we need the most. Some of our favorites are: PetSmart, Petco, Office Depot, Home Depot, Target, Fred Meyer
• Toys! We currently have a huge supply of cat and dog toys (thanks to your generosity!), please consider a different type of item for the animals.
• Cat Trees! The cats living in the shelter love cat trees, so much so that ours can get pretty beat up after a while. We welcome gentle used or refurbished cat trees to give the kitties something new to explore.
• Projects! We have some cat trees that need refurbishing (new carpet or sisal). If you’d like to help with this send us an email, contact@animalaidpdx.org

I've Got Questions!

Do I have to buy through Amazon?

Answer: Nope! The Amazon Wish List is a tool to help us show you our needs. You are welcome to find items on other websites or at a retailer near you.

If I buy online, where should I have the gift(s) shipped?

Answer: All deliveries should go to the shelter at 5335 SW 42nd Ave., Portland, Oregon 97221-3513.

What if I think of something that's not on your list?

Answer: We love creative thinkers, but you might want to check in with us at contact@AnimalAidPDX.org before you purchase anything large – we may already have received nine of the same thing...

If I bring/send the animals a gift, is it tax deductible?

Answer: Yes – because we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, all donations are 100% tax deductible. Remember two things, however: (1) We can only give you a receipt if we know who you are and what you donated, and (2) keep your sales receipt, since the "thank you" note you receive from us can acknowledge only the item itself, it cannot assign it a value.

Do you keep this list up-to-date?

Answer: Yes – well, we try hard. If you are considering a sizeable purchase, you give us a call to check – if just to hear our shouts of delight.

What if I just want to give money?

Answer: Also an excellent choice! Visit our Donations Page to see just how easy this can be.

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