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Shelter Pet Holiday Wish Lists

Nicole Groshek Read Time: 4 min

The holidays are a time for giving and animals waiting for their forever homes could use your help! Show some love to your local animal shelter this holiday season by donating items they use to make the stay of the cats and dogs in their care a little better.

Common Animal Shelter Wish List Items

You can find animal shelter wish list items at your local neighborhood pet store! Be sure to contact your local animal shelter first to learn which items they are in need of and how they are currently accepting donations. You'll be sure to make a shelter pet's day!

  • Toys
  • Dog food
  • Cat food
  • Treats
  • Beds
  • Collars & leashes
  • Stainless steel food and water bowls
  • Cat litter
  • Cat scratchers
  • Potty training pads

Shelter Pet Wish Lists

Stella & Chewy's supports shelters and promotes adoption through our Journey Home Fund. We donate to animal welfare organizations in need across the country and work with several shelter partners whose adoptable animals could use some extra love this year with fulfilled wish lists!

Second Chance Rescue

Second Chance Rescue, located in, works to reduce animal overpopulation in shelters, rescue and rehabilitate critically injured and neglected animals, and connect the community to services that enable animals to remain in their homes. Second Chance Rescue NYC is able to move, on average, over 1,000 animals from homelessness to safety each year.

Find their wish list here.

Ship to:
Second Chance Rescue
34 Wiltshire Pl
Bronxville, NY 10708

5-year old Herbert might be the friendliest dog you'll ever meet and his tail is always wagging! Adopt a pet like Herbert.
Lillian is a docile and laid back 10-year old who is looking for that special someone to spend her golden years with. Adopt a pet like Lillian.

HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society)

HAWS, located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is an open admission animal shelter and full service humane society that offers pet adoption and re-homing, dog training, kids camps, spay and neuter programs, education and training, animal rescue, and so much more. HAWS has been saving lives since 1965 and has grown into a vibrant organization and lively facility in the community.

Find their wish list here.

Ship to:
HAWS
701 Northview Rd
Waukesha, WI 53188

Diamond is 10 years old but age is just a number! She loves to play, run, show off her tricks, and give lots of kisses. Adopt a pet like Diamond.
Buddy is a friendly and affectionate 7-year old who loves butt scratches! Adopt a pet like Buddy.

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit, located in Dearborn, Michigan, is dedicated to the rescue, protection, and adoption of companion animals in need while inspiring the human-animal bond. They save 100% of healthy and treatable animals, provide high-quality animal care and adoption services, and deliver innovative outreach programs and activities that promote education.

Find their wish list here.

Ship to:
Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit
2661 Greenfield Rd
Dearborn, MI 48120

Maizey & Cadi are 1-year old sisters who are looking for a place they can call home together. Apply to adopt pets like Maizey and Cadi.
Arbor is 12 years old and is waiting to meet his purrfect person. He is a loving cat who will let you know he wants affection by purring and rubbing against you. Apply to adopt a pet like Arbor.

Elmbrook Humane Society

Elmbrook Humane Society, located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, provides shelter for homeless animals, promotes the human-animal bond, and prevents animal cruelty and neglect. They have a 100% adoption rate for all healthy and adoptable animals while handling approximately 2,000 wild and domestic animals on an annual basis.

Find their general wish list here and most urgently needed items here.

Ship to:
Elmbrook Humane Society
20950 Enterprise Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045

Roxanne is 3 years old and, while she's a bit on the shy side at first, she is super snuggly and loves to play with toys. Apply to adopt a pet like Roxanne.
Lorie is a sweet and laid back 4-year old who loves to soak up all the attention she can get! Apply to adopt a pet like Lorie.

Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch

Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, located in Jupiter, Florida, is the only shelter open to the public in northern Palm Beach County and have been rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing homeless animals in their community for over 30 years. They also have a Veterinary Clinic, a Thrift Boutique, and a 27 acre ranch to help the animals in their care.

Ship to:
Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch
100 Capital St
Jupiter, FL 33458

Logan is loved by all who meet him. He loves toys and being with his people but would like to be your one and only pet. Apply to adopt a pet like Logan.
Chance is a big boy who is laid back, sweet, and wants to follow you around the house. Apply to adopt a pet like Chance.

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