C.A.R.E. Wishlist

We will accept any kind of unopened pet food that is not more than 1 month past expiration. If it is not something that we will feed the animals in our care, we will distribute it via the local Pet Food Pantry to pet owners in need.

Most Needed Items

Cat and Dog Food

  • Cat:

    • Wellness Complete Health Chicken canned food

    • Fromm’s Chicken Au Frommage dry food (3 - 12 lbs)

    • Chicken or turkey baby food (all-meat versions, no vegetables or gravies)

    • Kitten canned and dry food (3 - 6 lbs)

    • Temptation treats

    • Delectables

  • Dog

    • Fromm’s wet and dry food: white fish, lamb, lentil or regular chicken (8 - 15 lbs dry)

    • Beef or salmon "training" treats

    • Freeze dried salmon, liver or peanut butter treats

Comfort Items

  • Cat:

    • Cat litter (unscented clay type, not clumping)

    • Cat dancers

    • Catnip toys

    • Furry mice

    • Wand toys - with feathers preferred

    • Cardboard scratching pads

    • Foam rubber or pingpong balls

    • Cat carriers

  • Dog:

    • Medium and large cotton rope toys

    • Plush (Chewman) toys

Other

  • Gift cards:

    • Chewy, Amazon or any pet store gift cards are appreciated to allow us to buy what we need

  • Office and Cleaning Supplies:

  • Free and clear laundry detergent

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Bleach

  • Dish soap

  • Hand soap (small pump bottles)

  • Copy paper

  • 55 Gallon trash bags

  • Kitchen trash bags

  • Paper towels

  • Forever stamps

How to Drop Off:

  1. Unopened pet food and wish list items for C.A.R.E. can be dropped off at the Adoption Center any day (including weekends) between 9 and 10:30 a.m. Ring the bell next to the front door and someone should answer.

  2. Unopened pet food can be dropped off in the collection bins at Pet Supplies Plus Evanston (Dodge and Dempster), Pet Supplies Plus Morton Grove (Dempster at Harlem) or Pet Supplies Plus Lincolnwood (Lincoln Ave South of Touhy).

Where to Buy

Order online from our wishlists and Chewy and Amazon will ship right to us.

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You can help by shopping specially selected items from our Amazon Wish List.

C.A.R.E. Does Not Need The Following Items:

  • Towels - We currently have enough towels. Try Tree House on Western or Goodwill (they earn money by recycling fabric)

  • Pillows, Blankets, Sheets - try Tree House on Western or Goodwill (they earn money by recycling fabric)

  • Opened Food or Food More than 1 Month Expired - try Niles Township Food Pantry

  • Frozen Raw Food - We don’t have freezer space to store it.

  • Rawhide Chews

  • Medical Supplies - C.A.R.E. does not accept medical donations — no pills, liquids, syringes, IV bags, or anything that would be prescribed/dispensed by a veterinarian. Please contact your vet to find out if they will accept them to donate to other clients in need.

  • Prescription Foods - C.A.R.E. does not accept foods that require a veterinary prescription. Please contact your vet to find out if they will accept them to donate to other clients in need.