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 our payment gateway. Please note in the comment section “Please Notate Reason For Donation Here:” In the comment section 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
Shop at https://smile.amazon.com/ and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Just choose “Friends Of The Animal Shelter Of Saint Joseph Inc” as your charitable organization.
If you would like to specifically purchase items for the animal shelter, please consider buying kong balls and the kong related food items with them to keep our dogs entertained during their time at the shelter. Thank you and happy shopping!
Suggested Donation 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
