Thank you for thinking of FAAS when donating! Please read what we do and do not take below. Donations can be made at our main location:
1590 Fortmann Way Alameda, 94501 during our open hours.
If you would like receipt for your donation please email: Lordway@AlamedaAnimalShelter.org
Thank you for thinking of the aninmals!
We cannot take:
- Medication (we have to pay to dispose)
- Suppliments
- Pillows
- Mattresses or foam toppers
- Fitted sheets + flat sheets (no need at this time)
- Cat trees (unable to sanatize)
- Cat scratchers (unable to sanatize)
We can take:
Bedding + Sleep:
Blanket, towel and sheet donations currently paused (as of 6/17/26)
(No rips, tears, or holes; stains OK!)
Pet beds: Small - Medium size only! (Unable to clean large beds)
Toys
(For cats, dogs and small animals)
Prefered toys : cat tunnels, kong & Nyla Bones, plush toy
No toys with: beads, plastic eyes/nose, beans, wires batteries, talk boxes, feathers or strings
Food + Treats
Must be unopened
Pet food + treats:
Dog: dry kibble, canned wet food, treats
Cat: dry food, canned wet food, treats
Rabbits: hay and treats
Bowls:
Metal and ceramic bowls
Stands for bowls
Collapsable bowls
Feeding accessories
Cat Specific
Cat litter: any kind, must be unopened
Litter Boxes: uncovered prefered
Kitten heating discs: hard plastic prefered
Cat traps: for feral cats
Dog Specific
Accessories: collars, harnesses, leashes, slip-leads
Other Animals
Rabbit, gunnie pig, reptile, fish, chicken, turtle, pigeon, parakeet
Small animal supplies
Crates/Containers
For dogs, cats and small animals
Crates: hard shell & wire
Guinea Pig kennels
PlayPens
Expens
Baby Gates
Storage Supplies
Organization: Plastic bins
Bags: Paper and plastic grocery bags, new ziplock bags, new trash bags
Clothing
Please donate our thrift store!
All pet & human clothing must be donated to:
The Thrifty Kitty: 1509 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
100% of proceeds go back to FAAS!