Alternatively, you can conveniently shop our online wish lists at Chewy.com and Amazon.com.
Our shelter is always in need of different things and donations allow us to do even more for the animals in our care. If you can't volunteer or foster, donating is another way to help the animals in your community. Starting a donation drive is a great idea for kids to also get involved. Request for birthday parties that gifts be "animal friendly." School programs can also host "pet food drives" and other events to help the animals in shelters in our area. Our wishlist is comprised of things we use the most. If you have any questions about things not listed please do not hesitate to ask.
Donations may be dropped off at the front desk during business hours!
- Hill’s Science Diet Adult Dry Cat Food (red bag)
- Purina ONE® Hairball Formula Adult Cat Dry Food
- Purina® Kitten Chow Dry (yellow bag)
- Royal Canin® Mother & Babycat Food (wet and/or dry)
- Canned adult cat food (pate preferred)
- Canned kitten food
- Breeder’s Edge® Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) Formula
- Meat-based baby food (chicken or turkey preferred)
- Dry and/or canned puppy food
- Iams® Mini Chunks Dog Food (green bag)
- Esbilac® (Puppy Milk Replacer Formula)
- Canned dog food (ground preferred)
- Cat and/or dog treats (mini dog treats preferred!)
- Cardboard flats (like for canned foods)
- Newspaper
- Trash bags (10/13 gal, 55 gal)
- Pine pelleted animal bedding (for cat litter)
- UNSCENTED, NON-CLUMPING clay cat litter
- Dawn® dishwashing soap (green anti-bac. or blue original)
- Dryer sheets
- Stainless steel food or water bowls
- Slow feeder bowls
- Cleaning supplies (paper towels, Windex®, Lysol®, bleach, Odoban® floor cleaner, Nature’s Miracle Advanced® Pet Stain Remover (spray or liquid, no aerosol))
- Zenifel™ pheromone gel diffusers
- Feliway® refills & diffusers
- Cat toys & cat scratchers
- Stretch & Scratch Pads
- Dog toys (rope toys, KONG™ toys, durable dog-chews (like Benebone®), etc)
- Easy-walk harnesses & gentle leaders (medium/large preferred)
- Collars and leashes (medium/large preferred)
- Miracle Nipple® - replacement nursing nipples for kittens/puppies (long and short)
- Nutri-cal gel
- UNSCENTED baby wipes
- Blankets/bath towels/washcloths/rags
- Yoga mats or non-slip bathroom rugs (for senior animals!)
- SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heat Pads
- Plastic or wire pet crates - any size
- Greenies® Pill Pockets for dogs & cats
- Kuranda® Elevated Dog Beds
Here is a printable checklist for your convenience:
SAWAS: Donation Checklist March 2026 - PDF Doc.
KITTEN SHOWER Donation Checklist:
SAWAS/FO: Kitten Season Donation Checklist March 2026 - PDF Doc.
The Friends of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Animal Shelter is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization located in Waynesboro, Virginia. With the priority of funding medical and behavioral care for the shelter animals, the Friends join in SAWAS's effort to help lost and abandoned animals in our community and ensure every shelter pet is offered the best opportunity to find and remain in a loving forever home.
Friends of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Animal Shelter was formed back in July 2019 with the mission of providing funds for medical care for animals in need, as well as, community outreach and pet retention. Friends of SAWAS is a private organization, independent from the governments of the City of Waynesboro, City of Staunton and Augusta County Virginia.