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Donations and Volunteers
We’re so grateful for the support of our volunteers and donors! Here are the best ways to support our pets as their wait for their forever homes.
Allen Animal Shelter appreciates donations of money, food, cleaning supplies, pet supplies and toys. Donations can be dropped off at Allen Animal Shelter during normal business hours.
Monetary donations
Monetary donations are used for veterinary assistance with advanced medical treatments and surgeries.
Food and treats
- Iams Adult / Iams Puppy Minichunks dog food
- Iams Adult / Iams Kitten cat food
- Canned cat and kitten food
Animal safety and comfort
- Collars (new or gently used)
- Leashes
- Dog and cat beds
- Throw blankets
- Clay cat litter
- Toenail clippers
- Brushes and combs
- Dog, cat, puppy and kitten shampoo
Toys
- Dog and cat toys
- Kongs
- Stretch and scratch
Cleaning supplies
- HE laundry soap
- Blue Dawn soap
- Paper towels
- Hand sanitizer
- Antibacterial hand soap
Adoption supplies
- Gift bags (all sizes)
Volunteer
Volunteers ages 18 and older help at the shelter by walking dogs, playing with animals and other tasks. Volunteers must pass a background check and attend a two-hour training program. Allen Animal Services is not accepting new youth volunteers at this time.
Foster
Interested in fostering an animal? We're looking for foster families! Fosters must pass a background check, attend an orientation and complete training with a coordinator.