Want to Help Animals This Holiday Season? Think Local
You’ll see ads on TV this time of year with heart-tugging requests to support causes that help and protect animals around the world. But in addition to any donations you might be considering for those worthy causes, remember that there is a real need here in Kane County and ways you can help animals here at home.
There any many to choose from but here are three quick suggestions: Kane County Animal Control, Aurora Animal Care and Control and Anderson Animal Shelter.
Kane County Animal Control always needs donations, and monetary donations always are appreciated
At Anderson Animal Shelter, you can donate online, volunteer, become a member or make a donations. The shelter’s Wish List is published below.
Aurora Animal Care and Control’s Wish List goes through Aurora Human Society.
Kane County Animal Control Wish List
Aurora Animal Care and Control Wish List
Anderson Animal Shelter Wish List
- Pedigree dry PUPPY food
- IAMS dry kitten food
- K&H Manufacturing Microwavable Pet Bed (Amazon Smile)
- Frontline Plus (cats or dogs; any size) (Amazon Smile)
- Pedigree canned dog food
- Canned cat food (especially Friskies turkey and giblets flavor)
- Paper towels
- Seal-able storage bags (sandwich, quart and gallon size)
- Dog toys
- Cat toys (they really love the feather toys!)
- Thundershirts, small, medium and large (available at Petco, Petsmart and Amazon online)
- Kongs (available at Petco, Petsmart and Amazon online)
- Large dog pill pockets
- KMR (kitten replacement milk), feeding bottles and other kitten supplies
- Gift cards to Petco, PetSmart or Costco
- Pet wipes
- Ammonia-free glass cleaner such as Windex Crystal Rain
- Gently used towels and blankets – no bed sheets, pillows or curtains please
- Soft Paws or Soft Claws
- Kitty litter – non scoopable
- Feliway spray or plug in refills
- Stretch and Scratch (www.stretchandscratch.com)
- Stainless steel pet food bowls
- Training Treats
- Monetary donations
KCAC Suggested Gift Items
Nonclumping/scent-free cat litter- Litter Pans
- Washable Cat Tunnels and Play Equipment
- Paper Towels/Kleenex
- Kong and other Nondestructible Dog Toys
- Paper Plates
- Feral Cat Den Latex Exam Gloves (all sizes)
- British Style Slip Lead Leashes
- Wafer Plain Ice Cream Cones
- Stamps
- Pens
- Pill Pockets
- Pencils
- Hi-Lighters
- Sharpie Black Markers
- Pooper Scoopers
- Peanut Butter
- Pop-up black wire kennels
- Cat and Dog Toys
- Rawhides
- Cat Treats
- Hand Sanitizer
- Liquid Dish Soap
- Scotch Bright Green
- Scouring Pads
- Purina Brand Dog and Cat Food (other higher end brands, no opened bags)
- Cat Condo
A Few Quick Notes
- Opened food and treats will no longer be accepted.
- Only selective medications will be accepted.
- Controlled substances will NOT be accepted.
- Monetary donations are always appreciated.
SOURCE: Kane County Animal Control
About Kane County Animal Control
Kane County Animal Control oversees rabies registration, protects public safety and ensures the humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education and animal law enforcement. KCAC is responsible for the enforcement of the County Animal Control Ordinance. Together with local law enforcement and city animal controls, KCAC ensures the humane treatment of animals in Kane County. Depending on where you live in Kane County, you may be served by your local animal control facility, your police department, a state-level agency, or KCAC. For more information, visit the KCAC website and Facebook page.
