We appreciate your interest in supporting LifeLine through in-kind donations! Help pets in the shelter receive enrichment, remain active and thrive by purchasing needed items from our wishlist. We hope you might also consider making a cash donation that will enable us to meet the needs of the tens of thousands of pets we care for each year in our shelters and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept most pet food and supplies, blankets and towels, common household items, and pet toys (no squeakers). We cannot accept food that’s expired or not in its original packaging, bulky items like comforters and pillows, and stuffed or plush toys of any kind or pet toys with squeakers. We also do not accept prescription medication or food. A comprehensive list can be found further down this page.
Donations are accepted at all LifeLine locations 7 days a week during business hours. Please refer to our contact page for open hours at each shelter.
We are unable to pick up donations for smaller in-person items, but we encourage you to connect with neighbors or LifeLine volunteers on social media to help with transport.
For larger or specialty items, please contact our team to discuss.
Yes, all locations can provide a receipt upon request.
Our Development team is happy to answer questions about supporting LifeLine through in kind donations and can be reached by email at donations@lifelineanimal.org.
Everyday Items
- Pet food and treats
- New bags, cans and containers
- Opened bags, taped closed, in the original packaging
- NO prescription food is accepted
- New or gently used and cleaned pet supplies
- Collars, leashes, harnesses (medium and large preferred), durable beds, brushes, or pet toys
- NO plush or stuffed animals of any kind or pet toys with squeakers
- New or gently used and cleaned crates
- New or gently used and cleaned cat towers and scratching posts
- Towels and blankets
- NO bulky comforters, pillows, sheets, or pillow cases
- Newspaper
- Cat litter
- New bags and containers.
- Open items securely closed or taped closed.
- Cleaning supplies and laundry detergent
- Cleaning products free of harsh chemicals (like Seventh Generation)
- Pod-form laundry detergent preferred
- New or gently used office supplies
- Tru-Catch Light Duty & Classic Deluxe traps to help Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) community cats
- Gift Cards to major retailers, home improvement stores, and pet supply shops are greatly appreciated.
If you have larger or specialty items (not listed above) that you think we might be able to put to good use – e.g. washer/dryer, fencing, dog houses and kennels, lumber, or computer equipment – please contact donations@lifelineanimal.org.
**Please note: LifeLine does NOT accept prescription medication or food.
Chewy is deeply committed to supporting pets in shelters waiting for their homes. Send food, treats, crates and more directly to the LifeLine Community Animal Center through our Chewy wishlist!
Additionally, when you shop for the first time using this unique link, Chewy will donate $20 of each new customer order back to LifeLine! Chewy.com offers free shipping and a 20% discount on your first auto-ship order.
Our Amazon wish lists are frequently updated with the most priority needs at each LifeLine shelter. Please refer to the individual links below to donate items that will be mailed directly to each location by Amazon:
Everyday Needs:
Our Fulton County Animal Services shelter is accepting Kuranda ShelterBed donations for the pets in our care. Kuranda offers discounted prices on their beds for shelter pets and ships them directly to the location in need. Gifting a Kuranda ShelterBed ensures the pets in our care receive quality and comfortable sleep and rest while they await for homes of their own!
Host A Donation Drive
With the number of supplies needed for the pets in our shelters and community, we frequently run out for the pets most in need. Help us prevent that by hosting a donation drive today!
More Ways To Give
There are many ways to support LifeLine through donations, from personal fundraisers for special events, to workplace gift matches or joining our Legacy Circle!
