Thank you for generously supporting Dakin Humane Society and the animals in our care.
Donations are welcomed daily from 10 am - 3 pm outside the Springfield Animal Resource Center at
171 Union Street. No appointment needed.
Items in bold indicate the highest need.
∗ We cannot accept some item (in-kind) donations due to storage capacity, animal safety, and/or our ability to properly sanitize items in between animals. Thank you for understanding.
Cats & Kittens
- Canned & dry cat/kitten food
- Light tuna in water
- Human baby food (meat flavors only - no vegetables)
- Clumping and non-clumping litter
- Cat toys
- Blankets (fleece only)
- Bath size towels
Dogs & Puppies
- Dry dog food
- Freeze-dried beef liver (for training)
- Bully sticks (to keep dogs busy)
- Hot dogs (for training)
Small Animals & Birds
- Large cages that meet our minimum requirements in excellent condition
- Bird perches (various sizes)
- White vinegar (for cleaning)
- Carefresh bedding
- Timothy hay
General & Office Supplies
- Trash bags - large, heavy-duty, and kitchen size
- Paper towels
- Bleach
- Kleenex
- Postage stamps
- Copy paper
- Pens, markers, staples, paper clips
- Dry erase markers
Item Donations We Do Not Accept
- Bedding with stuffing (comforters)
- Pillows, pillowcases
- Mattresses
- Stuffed animals
- Open, expired, or prescription food
- Medical supplies or prescriptions of any kind
Thank you for supporting Dakin!
If you have left an in-kind donation at Dakin or shopped our online wish lists, please forward your receipt to Development@dakinhumane.org so we can properly thank you.
If you took a photo at the time of your donation drop-off, please email it to us at Marketing@dakinhumane.org. Your photo may be shared on Dakin's social media.
In-kind gift receipts are available at Dakin or you can download one here.