Wish List
In addition to a need for people that can adopt animals or donate funds, Dane County Humane Society also needs many supplies including food, toys, and bedding regularly. Please click on any of the links below to jump to a certain part of the wish list and check out what is needed right now!
Gifts can be dropped off at the shelter during business hours. Any items in bold are considered in high demand and continually needed. Please note: We are unable to use expired food, food without labels, or used litterboxes. If you would like more information on donating items from our wish list, please contact Julie at (608) 838-0413 ext. 128 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you in advance for your support!
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Doggie Delights
Please note: We currently do not need plastic carriers/crates or Kongs. Bolded items are in high need.
- Durable rubber toys (not Kongs)
- Natural Balance dog food rolls
- Plush squeaky toys
- Real Meat Jerky
- Soft/moist, small training treats (no hard biscuits)
- Squeeze cheese in a can
- Bath towels (no hand towels, please)
- Blankets
- Bully sticks
- Canine Genius toys
- Canned dog and puppy food of any brand/variety
- Dry dog food of the following brands/varieties:
- Mounds Maintenance, Mounds Growth Extra, Iams, Dog Chow, Science Diet, Puppy Chow, and small breed varieties (e.g. Science Diet Small Bites)
- Hot dogs (non-beef)
- Kibble Nibble
- Kong Wobbler
- Nylabone® chews (large)
Feline Fancies
Please note: We currently do not need plastic carriers/crates.
- Canned cat and kitten food of any brand/variety
- Cat toys, glitter balls, ping pong balls, etc.
- Please note: We cannot accept homemade or unpackaged cat nip toys (including Happy Socks).
- Clay litter (unscented and non-clumping)
- Feliway® spray, diffusers, and diffuser refills
- KMR Kitten Milk Replacer
- Puzzle toys
- See Premier for examples
- Royal Canin Baby Cat (canned)
- Royal Canin Baby Cat 34 dry
- Culturelle
- Cushiony cat beds (small)
- Dry kitten food of any brand/variety (especially Iams® Kitten® and Science Diet® kitten)
- Dry cat food of the following brands/varities:
- Mounds Purrfectly Natural, Purina® Cat Chow® food, Meow Mix, Science Diet®, Evo, Instinct, Wellness, Blue Buffalo, and over-the-counter sensitive systems
- Litter boxes (small and medium)
- Please note: We cannot use litterboxes that have been used before!
- Shoe boxes
- String/pole toys (like Cat Charmers or Da Birds)
- Tiki Cat AHI TUNA (YELLOW CAN) Hawaiian Grill
- WELLNESS® Pure Delights® cat treats
- Yesterday's News Paper Litter
- Zuke's™Natural cat treats
Critter Cravings
- Bed sheets - not fitted
- Timothy Hay
- 40-watt bulbs
- 75-watt night heat lamps
- Bird seed (cockatiel, finch, parrot, parakeet)
- Dove/Pigeon food and grit
- Kaytee® Forti-Diet® (gerbil, hamster, guinea pig)
- LabDiet® Certified High Fiber Rabbit Diet
- Marsh wood fuel pellets
- Totally Ferret® food
- Wild bird feed for outdoor feeders
- Wood chews
Shelter Supplies
- Quality white copy paper
- $0.45 stamps
- Bright colored copy paper
- Convex mirrors (round 26")
- Disposable medical gowns
- Hewlett Packard® LaserJet toner cartridges 4000/4050 C4127X
- High-quality Oster® clippers
- Hot water bottles
- Ink jet 1" x 2 5/8" white or clear labels
- Kleenex tissues
- Medium binder clips
- Nebulizers
- Oster® or Andis® clipper blades (size 10, 15, 40)
- Plastic storage bins with lids
- Plastic utensils
- Power strips
Tidying Tools
- Chlorinated liquid bleach
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Dish detergent
- Heavy duty spray bottles
- Large towels
- Latex house gloves
- Scouring pads
- Soft Scrub®
Wildlife Wants
Please note: We do not currently need baby food jars.
- Dishwashing scrub sponges
- Disposable latex gloves
- Finch Seed
- Fleece blankets or fabric scraps
- Kleenex (plain, white)
- Nyler Thistle Seed
- Paper Towels
- Striped Sunflower Seeds
- Unsalted Nuts (whole in shell, not peanuts)
- Ziploc baggies (sandwich or gallon)
- 40 Watt Light Bulbs
- Dawn Dish Soap
- Duct Tape
- Frozen or fresh whole fish
- Gift Certificates to Menards, Home Depot, Wal- Mart, Farm and Fleet or other local stores
- Hand Sanitizer
- Heating pads (without Auto Shut Off)
- Heavy Duty Spray Bottles
- HP 60 Printer Cartridge - black and color
- Leather work gloves
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Mixed Bird Seed
- Simple Green Disinfectant
- Timothy Hay
- Ziploc Twist’n Loc containers (any size)
Paws to Recycle
- Please collect your aluminum cans to raise money for our homeless animals. Volunteers Brian and Da Ol' Guy have invested hundreds of hours in the operation and have raised over $15,000 to help the animals. Every can helps!
Special Giving
- Agility equipment - $500
- Specialty cages for birds and small animals - $2,500
- Cage tops for all dog kennels - $10,000 to $12,000
- Annual support of medications and vaccinations - $25,000 to $35,000
