Austin Pets Alive! | In Kind

Shelter Wish Lists

From treat logs and gentle leaders, to kitten scales and pumpkin puree, you’ll find our wish lists are quite eclectic! Our needs vary and change throughout the year; to ensure we’re putting your generosity to best use, we update these lists frequently to keep you in the know.

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SUPPORT A LIFESAVING PROGRAM BY SHOPPING THEIR WISH LIST

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Long-Stay Dogs

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Why Donate Supplies?

Donations from the public make up a big portion of the supplies we use to take care of our animals in the shelter and in foster homes! If you have items at home that you are considering giving to APA!, please check the list to ensure we can make the best use of your donation, or click through our various Wish Lists to see the items we can accept.

List of Accepted Items

Towel

Towels, blankets, flat sheets

Animal

Washable pet beds (no holes/tears)

Pet carrier

Crates and carriers of all sizes

Pills

Pet or human medications, in the original packaging

Leash

5-ft or 6-ft flat leashes

Collar

Martingale collars

Pet food

Any unopened dog or cat food, dry kibble or canned, prescription food included

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Opened bags of food and treats, as long as in original packaging

Monitor

Computers that can run Windows 10 and have at least 6 GB RAM

Clothes

Pet clothes, coats, costumes, or bandanas

*This is not an exhaustive list, but includes items we get asked about the most. If there are excess items we do not need in the shelter, they may be provided to foster families or other pet owners in need.

More Wish Lists, More Ways to Support Us!

With so many ways to support us, find the wish list that works best for you!

Where To Drop Off Or Send Donations

Shelter Address:
1156 W. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703


Donation Drop-Off:
Outside of the Medical Clinic (Building C) of our shelter headquarters


Hours:
Monday-Sunday, 11:30AM-7:00PM


Have questions? Unsure of an item not listed here or on our wish lists? Need a donation receipt?


Send us an email at [email protected]


*If you would like to make a monetary gift to support us, you can do so by clicking here. Please note that monetary gifts are the best way to support our organization, as it allows us to allocate immediate resources to where most needed, as well as provides critical operating dollars for our clinic and care staff.

Items We Do Not Accept

  • Food not in the original packaging
  • Plastic litter boxes (used or new) or litter scoops
  • Plastic food or water bowls
  • Used plastic pet toys
  • Homemade treats
  • Rawhide dog chews or animal bones
  • Beanie toys
  • Retractable leashes, flexi leads, chain collars
  • Litter pan liners or newspapers
  • Couch or patio cushions, pillows
  • Duvets, comforters, fitted sheets, pillow cases, or electric blankets
  • Carpeted cat trees or carpeted scratching posts
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