Wagging with Joy in Central Illinois

Wagging With Joy in Central Illinois is a group on Facebook that was created for those who want to help out our local animal shelters and rescues by donating essential items.

We understand that not everyone is able to physically donate items, so for that reason, we created this gofundme page! If you’re unable to donate items but still want to help, please consider donating any amount. All proceeds will go to local animal shelters and rescues in need. 

Facebook groups are being created to give small gifts to random strangers all over central Illinois. So why not help out our furry friends, too, during this difficult time?


A full list of acceptable items will be included below. Items can be dropped off at Mt. Hawley Animal Clinic at 836 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria, IL.


There will be a tote sitting outside near the side entrance for you to place your donated items. Just put them in the tote and the items will be sorted and equally distributed among animal shelters and rescues around the area.


Please add your friends and family!


Acceptable items include:

Dog food (Adult or Puppy)

Cat food (Adult or Kitten)

Royal Canin Mother & Baby Cat canned and dry food

KMR - Kitten Milk Replacement

Leashes

Collars

Beds

Blankets

Food/water bowls

Toys

Treats

Potty pads

Cat litter




OFFICE SUPPLIES

● Pens, highlighters, paper, tape,

    notepads, notebooks, staples,

    envelopes.

● Dry erase boards and markers.




KITCHEN ITEMS

● Can openers.

● Timers.

● Mixing spoons/spatulas and measuring

    cups/spoons.




CLEANING

● Mops/mop heads that can be washed

    disinfected.

● Disinfecting Wipes

● Bleach

● Brooms and dustpans.

● Rags, disinfectants, hand soap.

● Garbage bags.

● Garbage/trash/recycling cans.




HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

● Buckets, laundry baskets, drying racks.

● Carpet runners, small kitchen and bath

     mats.

● Batteries.

● Flashlights and flameless candles.

● Any storage such as bins, baskets,

     plastic shelves or drawer units.




HEALTHCARE

● Empty medication bottles.

● Bandages and gauze/dressings.

● Thermometers.

● Nebulizer (helpful for animals with

     upper respiratory infections).

● Syringes (for diabetic animals) and

    sharps containers.

● First aid kits.




MISCELLANEOUS

● Snacks that a picky eater in the home

    won’t eat (fuel for staff and volunteers).

● Yoga mats and gardening pads (great

     for senior pets in the shelter and in

     foster homes).

● Plastic and reusable bags.

● Plastic milk crates or small cardboard

     boxes to be used for hiding places for

     cats and small animals like hamsters.

● Electronics such as computers, radios,   

    cameras, SD/memory cards and phone

    chargers.

● Ponchos, rainboots and umbrellas.




APPLIANCES (Small and large)

● Microwave.

● Fans, air conditioners and

    dehumidifiers.