Wish list

Donating Items to Little Shelter

Little Shelter relies heavily ( and really appreciates ) your donations.  From the puppy snuggling in that warm throw to the cat in a favorite pet bed, your donations help animals feel a little more comfortable and at home here during their stay.  While our first goal is to get these animals placed in loving new homes as quickly as possible, the reality is that this process can sometimes take a significant amount of time.  Having these little pet "luxuries" will help these animals during this transition period:

• Cat & dog beds

• Cat trees and scratching posts

• Unopened cat & dog toys

• Unopened cat & dog food ( dry, wet, we'll take it all! )

• New rawhides, pigs ears, bones · you get the idea

• Collars & leashes

• Large metal pet feeding bowls

• Small washable blankets (since we don't have commercial washing machines here), throws, towels - even small washable throw rugs can come in very handy

• Small single-seat sofas, futons or recliners - wouldn't it be special to come to the Little Shelter and see a relaxed terrier mix enjoying your old recliner!

• Grooming equipment

• "Kiddie" pools

• Small refrigerators

• Electric heaters

• Washers & dryers

• Picnic tables, chairs & umbrellas

 Donations can be dropped off at the shelter anytime from 1pm-7pm Monday through Friday, or 12pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday.  Please call 631-368-8770, extension 206, if you have any questions about making a donation of this kind to the Little Shelter.

 Spring Fling Cleanup Right Here at Little Shelter

 Don't have a yard · have a landscaper who takes care of your yard · or perhaps are you looking for new things to organize?  Not to worry, you can take advantage of that desire to work outside or help clean up by coming here to help the Little Shelter catch up.  We are looking for extra volunteers to make the shelter look its Spring-time best.  From painting to yard-work and planting, we have lots of jobs to do.  Please give us a call to let us know that you would like to get involved and weâll keep you informed of our planning activities and any particular dates dedicated to shelter clean up.  Thanks for sharing these valuable skills with us this Spring!

 Calling On All Handy People

Little Shelter cares for close to 700 dogs and cats here on Long Island and despite all our efforts to keep up on things, we have no shortage of items that break down or need servicing.  Having the benefits of a handy person or persons to help with basic repairs, carpentry, electrical needs, or even for large pet food pick ups and the like is critical to keep us focused on what we do best - helping homeless companion animals find new loving homes.  Please share what you do best with us, so together we can reach our adoption goals!