Help us give animals what they need ❤️

Your donations help provide the food, supplies and everyday essentials our animals need while in our care. New and gently used items are always appreciated and can make a real difference.

If you’re donating a used item, please make sure it is clean, safe and in good working condition. We don’t have the resources to repair broken items, and unusable donations cost money to dispose of.

Our needs change throughout the year, so please check our current wishlist before donating. If you’re unsure about an item, just ask us!

Prefer to let us do the shopping? Cash donations and e-transfers help us purchase what we need most.

If you have any questions, please call (780) 466-SCAR or email donations@scarscare.ca.

Supplies we’re looking for

  • Adult dog kibble
  • Puppy kibble (Large-breed)
  • Puppy wet food
  • Bully sticks and similar long lasting chews
  • Wire crates (Large/XL)
  • Elevated dog beds (Large/XL)
  • Puppy X-pens (42″ or taller)
  • Reusable pee pads (large)

  • Cat litter (clumping, non-clumping, wood pellets)
  • Kitten wet food
  • Kitten kibble
  • KMR – kitten milk replacer
  • Multi-level cat cages

  • Bleach and Virkon
  • All-purpose liquid cleaner
  • Garbage bags/blue bags (especially extra-large types that are 31″ diameter)
  • Paper towels
  • Dish soap
  • High-efficiency laundry detergent
  • Lysol wipes/Clorex wipes
  • Poop bags

  • Gift cards and fuel cards (Costco, Canadian Tire, Superstore, PetSmart, etc)
  • Canadian Tire money
  • Office supplies (stamps, copy paper, pens)
  • Heavy-duty zip ties
  • Chain link dog run panels (not rolled)
  • Walls for Winter Program supplies

How to donate

Please drop off the items at any of our drop-off locations in Edmonton and select surrounding areas.

We’re happy to accept many new and gently used pet supplies, but being able to accept an item doesn’t always mean we need it right now. Please check the current supplies we’re looking for before donating to see what the animals need most.

Not sure about something? We’re happy to help! Email us at donations@scarscare.ca.

  • Open bags of kibble – please ensure it’s taped securely
  • New bags of kibble
  • Durable toys
  • Cat trees
  • Large wire x-pens
  • Large/XL wire crates
  • Veterinary medication – must be within 6 months of the dispensary/expiry date

  • Pet food/treats passed 6 months of its best before/expiry date
  • Ceramic or metal food bowls
  • Collars and harnesses
  • Leashes
  • Grooming supplies (Shampoos, nail clippers, electric razors, combs, brushes, etc.)
  • Linens (flat/fitted sheets, comforters, pillow cases, towels, sleeping bags)
  • Plastic crates
  • Dog beds (cushion/plush)
  • Clothing
  • Pillows/cushions from beds or furniture
  • Household items
  • Broken or rusted crates
  • Raw food
  • Bird, reptile, fish, little critter food, cages or supplies
  • Human medical supplies
  • Children’s stuff toys (toys not meant for dogs)

We know many people have things like towels, blankets and clothing they’d love to donate to SCARS. While we may not currently need these items, you can still turn them into support for the animals!

Common items include:

  • Linens (flat/fitted sheets, comforters, blankets, pillow cases, towels)
  • Clothing
  • Bottles
  • Electronics

SkipTheDepot’s accepted items can change, so please check their list to make sure your items qualify.

Registration is free, and they’ll pick up directly from your home. Use promo code SCARS to have service fees waived and 100% of your refund donated to SCARS.

Register with  SkipTheDepot 

Other ways to help

You can turn your vehicle donation into generous dollars to support SCARS! Working on our behalf, Donate a Car Canada will accept your vehicle for donation — running, or not! Old or new! There is no cost to you, and the process is incredibly easy! Click here to learn more.

SCARS needs quality animal transport vehicles, preferably with all-wheel drive. Our volunteers drive thousands of kilometres each year to bring abandoned animals (many of whom are sick or injured) to veterinary care and foster homes. We regularly travel between Edmonton and locations such as Athabasca, Westlock, Calling Lake, Maskwacis, Wabasca, Lac La Biche, High Prairie, Lloydminster, and many other communities. Our highest priority is to ensure our volunteers and the animals they transport are warm and safe during travel. The need to help animals is often greatest when the weather is coldest and when the roads are in poor condition.