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Whether it’s an essential item for cats or dogs in need of a home—or the wildlife animals receiving life-saving care—when you donate from one of our wish lists, you directly impact animals in need and assist Humane Indiana in our day-to-day operations.

Along with the items listed, you can also easily ship our most needed items straight from our Amazon Wishlist to Humane Indiana.

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In Kind Services

Humane Indiana appreciates and welcomes the support of local businesses and the trades through in-kind services. If you’re interested in helping us through your time, talent, or treasure, please contact 219.513.8911 ext. 104 or email info@humaneindiana.org.

We are always in need of talents and support of all kinds. Right now, we are especially in need of:

  • Tree trimming
  • Plumbing
  • Snow removal
  • Painting
  • Light construction

For more information, see Community Partners.

Shelter Wish List

Humane Indiana Shelter located at 421 45th Street in Munster, IN 46321

DOG SUPPLIES

  • Canned puppy food
  • Unopened bags of dog food
  • Soft dog treats
  • Esbilac puppy formula (available at Amazon or any leading pet store)
  • Hard dog treats
  • Canned adult dog food
  • Large dog collars
  • Large dog harnesses
  • Dog beds
  • Dog toys

CAT SUPPLIES

  • Breeder’s Edge kitten formula
  • Canned kitten food
  • Unopened bags of cat food
  • Canned adult cat food
  • Soft cat treats
  • Hard cat treats
  • Cat condos
  • Cat toys
  • Litter pans (medium and large)
  • Non-clumping cat litter

ENRICHMENT SUPPLIES

  • Amazon gift cards
  • Spray cheese (Aldi and Menards have great prices!)
  • Hot dogs
  • Kongs
  • Peanut butter
  • Cream cheese bars
  • Cat food dispensing toys
  • Dog puzzle feeders
  • Empty cereal boxes
  • Brown paper bags
  • Feliway diffusers and refills

GENERAL SUPPLIES

  • Gas station gift cards
  • Bleach
  • Paper towels
  • 13 & 55-gallon trash bags
  • Dawn dish soap
  • Liquid high-efficiency laundry detergent
  • Powder-free latex gloves (medium and large)
  • Nursing bottles (puppies and kittens)
  • Sensitive baby wipes

Amazon Wildlife Wish List

✔️ You can also easily ship our most needed items straight from our Amazon Wishlist to the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center!

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Wish List

Thank you for helping wildlife animals in need. Your donations of the items on this supply list will directly impact local wildlife animals native to Indiana and the day-to-day operations of our Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. Donations may be brought directly to the Humane Indiana Wildlife Center at 570 N 450 E in Valparaiso, IN 46383

ANIMAL REHABILITATION SUPPLIES

  • Non-auto shut-off heating pads
  • Baby blankets, towels, sheets, pillowcases
  • Dawn dish soap
  • Plastic storage totes with lids (small and large)
  • 15W Zilla Reptile Habitat Lighting UVB bulbs, 18 inch
  • Heat lamps (50, 75, or 100W red bulb)
  • Incubators/brooders:
  • Little Giants Still Air Incubator (available at local farm stores)
  • Brinsea TLC 30 eco, 40, or 50 (available at www.brinsea.com)
  • Paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex (no aloe)
  • Hard plastic kiddie pools

OFFICE SUPPLIES

  • Printer paper
  • Postage stamps
  • Gift cards (Amazon, Chesterton Feed & Garden Center, Jake's Feed and Garden, Wild Birds Unlimited, Meijer, Walmart, Target, Jewel-Osco)

MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

  • New or gently used beach and bath towels
  • Zip/cable ties and bungee cords
  • Heavy-duty hoses
  • Hardware cloth ½ inch coated or non-coated
  • Astroturf (Daisy) mats
  • Rakes, garden tools
  • Scrub brushes
  • Sponges/scouring pads
  • Bottlebrush cleaners
  • Bleach
  • Trash bags (large and kitchen)
  • Latex and kitchen gloves

FOOD ITEMS

  • Mealworms, crickets, wax worms (available at local pet stores or www.rainbowmealworms.com)
  • Nuts (acorns, pecans, walnut, mixed)
  • Suet, whole corn
  • Birdseed (millet, sunflower, safflower, nyger, mixed)
  • Fresh/frozen fish
  • Fresh/frozen uncooked pork/beef/game/poultry
  • Fresh/frozen produce
  • Cooking spices
  • Yogurt (plain, strawberry, vanilla)
  • Chicken gizzards/hearts
  • Blocks of cheese
  • Bloodworms (live or freeze-dried, available at local pet stores or www.rainbowmealworms.com)
  • Nightcrawlers (live, available at local pet stores or www.rainbowmealworms.com) ReptoMin turtle pellets (available at local pet stores)
  • Jar baby food
  • Fresh eggs

IN-KIND SERVICES

Humane Indiana appreciates and welcomes the support of local business trades through in-kind services. If you’re interested in helping us through your time, talent, or treasure, please contact at 219.513.8911 ext. 104 or email info@humaneindiana.org. (Click to Community Partners)

  • Tree trim
  • Plumbing
  • Snow removal
  • Painting
  • Light construction