NORFOLK, Va. — It’s been a very busy summer at the Norfolk Animal Care Center’s (NACC) pet pantry, and we need your help getting stocked up so we can help pets and their families this fall.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, NACC’s Waggin’ Wheels will be parked in front of the shelter (5585 Sabre Rd.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special “Stuff the Bus” drive-up and drop-off pet food donation drive. All you have to do is drive up and shelter staff will be on hand to accept your generous donations of dog and cat food, any flavor, any brand, wet or dry — as long as it’s new and unopened. No need to get out of the car!
And speaking of those generous donations, some of the shelter’s other most-needed items include new or gently used towels, blankets, toys, leashes and harnesses of all sizes. Perfect timing if you’re doing some fall cleaning and decluttering. Here is a list of items our animals need:
- Dog/ cat treats
- Canned/ dry food
- Liquid KMR and Esbilac for tiny kittens, and puppies
- New and gently used collars, harnesses and leashes (all sizes)
- Washable, durable pet toys
- Stuffed animals
- Catnip (for Happy Hour)
- Slip leads
- Tennis balls
- Peanut butter
- Assorted cat toys
- Kiddie pools (for summertime wading)
- “Kong” toys
- Stainless steel dishes and bowls (tip proof and any size)
- Treat dispensing toys
- New or gently used carriers, crates, and exercise pens
- New and gently used dog houses
- Cages or habitats for small or exotic pets
- Dog and Cat Nail clippers
- Newspapers for lining cages
- Paper towels
- Air freshening sprays
- Dish-washing gloves
- Blankets, comforters, towels (no sheets)
- Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
Fencing Assistance Program materials (for getting dogs off tethers and keeping families together):
- New and gently used fencing materials.
- Tools (hammers, utility tools, power tools, shovels, nails, screws etc.)
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