Sen. Valesky Holds Pet Supplies Drive to Benefit CNY SPCA and Wanderer's Rest

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – State Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) is holding a pet supplies drive at the State Office Building in Syracuse now through Friday, September 2 in partnership with the Central New York SPCA and Wanderer’s Rest animal shelters. Donations of pet food and other supplies are needed year-round to ensure that the animals receive proper medical care, nutrition, and enrichment while they wait to be adopted.

“Our local animal shelters not only provide food and shelter to pets waiting for new homes, these organizations offer educational programs, cruelty investigation services, spaying and neutering services, and pet food pantries, all of which need community support to continue,” Senator Valesky said. “I am pleased to partner with the CNY SPCA and Wanderer’s Rest to provide supplies that support their mission and programs.”

Area residents can drop off donations in the lobby of the State Office Building through the entrance at 333 E. Washington St in Syracuse. Wish list items include dry and canned dog, cat, puppy, kitten, and rabbit food; cat and dog treats; cat  and dog toys; cat and dog beds; gently used blankets (twin or smaller) and towels; clay cat litter (non-clumping); small litter boxes; garbage bags, regular and heavy duty; Clorox bleach and wipes; office supplies; and other needed items. A full wish list is below.

For more information about the drive, call Senator Valesky's office at 315-478-8745 or email valesky@nysenate.gov.

Cats

Dry cat food (Pedigree, Purina, Science Diet)

Canned cat food (all brands)

Dry kitten food (Pedigree, Purina, Science Diet)

KMR kitten milk (powdered preferred)

Stainless steel dishes

Catnip

Feliway

Cat treats

Cat toys

Cat beds

Gently used blankets (twin or smaller) and towels

Cat condos & scratching posts

Clay cat litter (non-clumping)

Small litter boxes

Dogs

Dry dog food (Pedigree, Purina, Science Diet)

Canned dog food (all brands)

Dry puppy food (Pedigree, Purina, Science Diet)

Puppy milk replacer

Stainless steel dishes

Pill Pockets for dogs

Thundershirts

Collars and leashes

Dog beds

Gently used blankets (twin or smaller) and towels

Washable bed pads

DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromone)

Dog treats

Dog toys

  -Kongs

  -Nylabones

  -TireBiter

  -Tuffy dog toys

  -Hardcore Fire House

  -Ruff toys

  -Jolly Pet dog toys

Rabbits

Rabbit food and chewable toys

Medical Supplies

Nitrile or latex gloves

Cotton balls

Q-tips

Rubbing alcohol

Peroxide

Clippers for shaving

Dog and cat nail trimmers

Cleaning Supplies

Dawn dish soap

Garbage bags, regular and heavy duty

Rubber gloves, size large

Clorox bleach

Clorox wipes

Brooms, dust pans, buckets

Paper towels

Windex

Heavy Duty Fantastic cleaner

Sponges

Laundry detergent

Office Supplies

Postage stamps

Sharpies

Scissors

Dry erase markers

Copy paper, white and colored

Envelopes

5X7 clip boards

File folders and hanging folders

Tape

Storage bins – all sizes with lids

Shelving units

Gift cards from:

Home Depot

Office Max

Lowe’s

Tractor Supply Company

Walmart

Staples

PetSmart

Pet Supplies Plus

Petco

Enrichment Needs:

Cardboard boxes

Muffin tins

Ice cube and Popsicle molds

Cat Dancer toys

Fling-Ama-String

Rawhides, hooves, antlers

Perpetual motion machines

Small washcloths

Stretch and Scratch kennel scratchers

Stuffed animals (no beads please)

Empty plastic containers (clean only)

Pipe cleaners

Paper towel and toilet paper tubes