Notice:

Our upcoming “Fall Pet Fair” has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will notify you of the new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!

Our Wish List

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Give a little love (and a lot of treats!)

While the largest impact is made with a financial gift, we recognize that some people wish to give items to our animals directly. 

We kindly ask that you purchase items from our wishlist so we can ensure that your gift is put to use.

You can also purchase items for HSOMH from our online wish list through Amazon. These are exactly the items we need AND they can be delivered directly to us! 

Nearly new items that appear on our wishlist may be donated, but please ensure that they appear on the list below, are lightly used and clean. Blankets and towels should have NO fraying, loose strings, holes, tassels, or beading.

Donated pet food is used for our Pet Food Bank Program, however we can only accept closed/sealed bags and cans. Opened food will not be accepted. 

Please note: Items not on our wishlist will not be used and instead turned away so we do not incur disposal fees.

If you have any questions about the items below, please contact us at 905-845-1551.

Donation Hours

Donations are accepted during our regular business hours.

Our Current Wish List

Every item you give helps keep pets safe, comfortable, and cared for while they wait to meet their new families. Please check back often, as our wish list is updated regularly to reflect changing needs.

Gift Cards & Monetary

  • Gift cards (Canadian Tire, Amazon, Dollarama, Home Depot, gas cards, pet retailers)
  • Canadian Tire money
  • Monetary donations

Food & Treats

  • Dry or canned cat food
  • Churu cat treats
  • Cat Pill Pockets
  • Dry or canned dog food
  • Rollover treats
  • Cheese Whiz

Animal Care & Enrichment

  • Small to medium bird toys
  • Care Fresh small animal bedding
  • 5/8″ training leashes (6–7′ long)
  • Long lines (for dog training)
  • Cat carriers
  • Baby gates
  • Snugglesafe heat discs

Medical & Feeding Supplies

  • Kitten milk replacer (KMR) – powder only
  • PetAg nursing bottle and kit
  • Kitchen food scales

Bedding & Comfort

  • Towels
  • Blankets
  • Electric heated blankets (must have auto shut-off)
  • Electric heating pads (with no automatic shut off)

Cleaning & Storage

  • Cat litter
  • Paper towels
  • Kleenex
  • Ziplock sandwich bags
  • Rubbermaid snap-lid cereal containers
  • Newspaper
  • Empty wide-mouth litter jugs or pails with lids

FAQs

We are not able to accept pillows due to disease control and being unable to properly clean them.

We accept bags of dog and cat food up to six months past its Best By date. We accept canned dog and cat food up to one year past its Best By date as long as the cans are not dented or the seal is broken. We cannot accept tetra packs or wet food pouches past the Best By date.

We cannot accept open bags of food or treats.

We are so sorry for your loss. We are able to accept unopened food, but unfortunately we cannot take the rest.

Thank you so much! The greatest impact is made in the form of a financial donation. This gives us maximum flexibility to obtain exactly what food and items we need, when we need it. Would you/your child be willing to ask for donations in lieu of gifts?

  • If yes – Thank you. We will provide a tax receipt to the donor for any cash donation greater than $20. We will simply need the name, address, email and phone number of the donor, along with their donation amount. We can send you a tracking sheet to capture this information.
  • If no – We would ask that you share our wishlist with your guests, as these are the items we can currently accept.

While we appreciate the thought, we can’t easily wash stuffies for disease and infection control. Some animals are also prone to ripping them up and eating the stuffing, or things like beading and attachments can pose a safety risk. We’d recommend finding another animal loving child to share them with!

We do sometimes have animals that need these things, but we cannot accept any opened items. You are best to take them to your vet’s office. They may be able to pass them along to another pet in need.

Unfortunately no. We currently use Rollover and/or freeze-dried liver treats. We need to be consistent with the treats we give the dogs. This helps us to manage any dietary restrictions and avoid stomach upset.

We can take unopened bags or cans of prescription food. Please note that we cannot accept opened food.

Unfortunately we are not able to take handmade or frozen dog cookies. It is important that the dogs receive consistent food and treats. We need to know the ingredients to manage dietary restrictions and to make sure that we don’t cause the dogs digestive problems. We also do not have the resources to be able to store them properly.

If you are interested in purchasing a specific treat for the animals, please see our wishlist for the treats we use.

Please check our wishlist to see if we have any current needs for crates, cages or carriers.