The Dearborn County Animal Shelter has ongoing needs for the following types of items:
Paper towels and bleach
Dawn dish liquid
Wal-Mart "Great Value" trash bags, 13 gallon
Wal-Mart "Great Value" trash bags, 30 gallon
Kitten food
Puppy chow
Cat litter (clay or scoop able)
Toys
Collars and leashes, assorted sizes
You can drop off donations directly at the shelter or at the storage building to the right of Fehrman Realty on Route 50. Thanks to Fehrman's for their support of Dearborn County's animals!
Cash donations can be mailed to PAWS at the address below. You can specify whether you want the money to go to a New Shelter Fund (savings account) or to the Operating Fund (checking account). The Operating Fund is used to pay for spaying and neutering, rabies vaccinations, medical needs for sick and injured animals, the PAWS newsletter, and costs associated with mobile adoptions. PAWS of Dearborn County, Inc., P.O. Box 133, Guilford, IN 47022
How Can I Help?
We need your help to assist with the following activities:
Staffing Mobile Adoptions - We bring dogs and puppies from the shelter to various venues around the county. We are going to begin training classes for all volunteers to help answer questions about health and training, and to help ensure successful adoptions.
Transporting animals - Reputable out-of-state rescue organizations will take our overflow of dogs and puppies - if we can get them there. Trips can vary from 10 miles to 500 miles.
Sewing catnip toys - We sell catnip toys for $1.00 at Bright Veterinary Clinic. They are a popular item and we have been known to run out. It only requires simple squares but if you are creative we like fish and mice patterns too!
Collecting from donation jars - You can help by asking local businesses if they will let us put a jar on their counter. Or you can help by periodically collecting from those jars and making bank deposits.
Baking dog biscuits - These seem to be popular at Christmas time. We can supply the recipes and the dog bone cookie cutters.
Planning fundraisers - We are planning our second annual yard sale in April. We also have supplies and equipment to sell food at festivals. We are open to holding any event - just tell us when and where!
Helping out at the shelter - The dogs and cats at the shelter would love for you to spend time with them. Come in and play with a dog, give a puppy a bath, pet a cat or two. They love the attention and it helps them become more socialized.
