Donate

We are so grateful to anyone who is able to donate to the pets in our care. We have a variety of ways to give. Listed below are essential to the day-to-day operations of our animal care facility.  

GUARDIAN ANGEL PROGRAM

Your monetary donation funds essential programs and services that make a difference in the lives of over 15,000 shelter pets in our care each year. The Guardian Angel Program fund supports: 

  • Enrichment programs for the pets in our care.
  • New pet parents and foster pet parents.
  • Community events
  • Medical expenses of the pets in our care and for partner rescue organizations and fosters parents sharing in the care of our pets in need.

Become a Guardian Angel now.

GOODS DONATIONS

New and gently-used pet care items

Donations of goods that are always needed:

  • Leashes
  • Collars
  • Harnesses
  • Blankets: fleece and sherpa blankets are the preferred choice for all shelter pets, from Guinea Pigs to Great Danes.
  • Hand and bath towels
  • Kong in large sizes for enrichment purposes

Please note that worn or distressed items may not be accepted.

We cannot accept medication as a donation.

Pet food and other items

  • Smaller sized cat and dog food bags
  • Cat Treats
  • Dog Treats

Please note we only store unopened bags of food or treats in our pantry.

Open bags are donated to organizations who work directly with the unhoused community. 

Kuranda kennel beds

Provide the dogs and cats in our care the very best night's sleep and hours of comfortable napping with the gift of a new bed or bed pad.
 
Donate a Kuranda bed today: https://shelterbeds.org/donate/192284.

Greens Garden 

Support our bunnies and small animals with a gift of greens. We need our standard order of greens delivered three times a week - ideally on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. These can be dropped off at the front desk of the shelter.

Standard Order

  • 5 bunches of dandelion greens (not always available but a favorite).
  • 8 bunches of cilantro.
  • 4 bunches of italian parsley. 
  • 4 bunches of kale.
  • 5 heads of romaine lettuce. 
  • 6 apples.
  • 1 cucumber. 
  • 1 red bell pepper.

Newspaper

Donations of clean dry newspaper — no glossy ads please — can be placed in the newspaper drop bin along the front walkway of our center.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT US

Amazon Wish list

Supplies Needed

We have two wish lists established for shelter pets that are updated regularly. Please consider purchasing one of the needed items. The items will be delivered directly to the shelter. 

 


 

We do not receive funding from the Humane Society of the United States, ASPCA, or SPCA. Your support directly helps pets in need in our community. 

We are a division of the City of San José Public Works Department. Learn more about us.

Donations are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.  TIN 94-6000419.