Pennies For PAWS

If any business, school, organization wants to collect money as a fundraiser or collect for the “Wish List”, they may contact Lucinda Kerns at [email protected]

It benefits the St. Joseph Animal Control by helping with emergency medical care, medical care of animals at the shelter, low income spay/neuter, the Puppies For Parole Program, ads to increase adoptions, and our website.

Let’s Save Life of Little Pets

Your Donation gives each Shelter Animal an opportunity for a greater life.

Donations can be made in the form of a financial donation or animal care items (see below), made directly to Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph. All of the funds are used for the direct benefit of the shelter animals.  Return a donation form with your contribution to make a difference in the life of a shelter animal. Friends of the Shelter is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Donations are greatly appreciated and can now be accepted through PayPal as an option. Please note that after entering your contribution amount and proceeding through checkout, there is review page. On the review page there is a section “Please Notate Reason For Donation Here:”. Please click the “+” sign next to this section to open a text box. In the text box please let us know where you would like the donation to go towards the new shelter or to help maintain the current shelter. You may also place additional instructions here such as “In Memory Of” or “On Behalf Of”.

Credit Card and Bank Draft Donations

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If you would like to donate to a specific purpose or fundraiser, please designate this in the comment section on the donation form. All undesignated donations will be used at our discretion for the care and welfare of the animals.

Accept Credit Cards

Shelter Wish List

  • Cat harnesses (there are 3 sizes, can be used for puppies too)
  • Leashes
  • Collars
  • Toys
  • Cheap cat litter (clay/non clumping)
  • Kennels (for transporting small & medium size pets)
  • Paper towels
  • Liquid Hand soap
  • Dawn Dish soap
  • Windex Window cleaner
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Bleach (unscented)
  • Dog Shampoo (not flea & tick shampoo) and Dog Creme Rinse
  • Trash Bags (tear resistant) for 39 gal, 30 gal, or 13 gal.
  • Fabric Softener sheets
  • Bleach wipes

Prison dog Program-Puppies For Parole Needs

  • Leashes & buckle collars
  • Stainless bowls
  • Dog treats
  • Halti
  • Antiseptic wipes (pet friendly wipes)
  • Waterless shampoo or pet wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Poop bags

Kennel Enrichment Program Wish List

  • Broth/ Bouillon cubes
  • Frozen mixed vegetables
  • Canned meat Chicken, turkey, etc.
  • Yogurt Plain or vanilla flavor
  • Cottage cheese
  • Peanut Butter
  • Honey
  • Hot Dogs
  • Dried potato flakes for mashed potatoes
  • Kong toys
  • Nylabone chews
  • Dog treats

Foster Program Wish List

  • Milk replacer for puppies
  • Milk replacer for kittens
  • Bottles for feeding
  • Kitten and Puppy Toys

Donations can be delivered to:
St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue Shelter
701 Lower Lake Road
St. Joseph, MO 64504