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🐾 Where to donate pet supplies, towels and blankets in Illinois
Animal shelters go through towels, blankets and pet food every day. Old towels that are too worn for a thrift store are perfect for a shelter.
Before you go Check each shelter's wish list. Some ask for specific food brands. Unopened food only. Choose your region… Chicago & Cook County (3) DuPage County (3) Yorkville, Oswego & Morris (1) Kankakee & Iroquois (1) DeKalb & Sycamore (3) Rockford & Belvidere (1) Champaign-Urbana (3) Springfield & Lincoln (1) Decatur & Taylorville (2) Jacksonville & Havana (1) Belleville & Metro East (1) Mt. Vernon & Centralia (3)
23 places in Illinois take pet supplies, towels and blankets.
Chicago
Deborah's Place
laundry detergent and cleaning supplies paper products towels and washcloths toiletries (deodorant, razors, mouthwash) trash bags adult diapers (S, M) over-the-counter cold and flu medicine Not accepted: clothing; used or opened items
Chicago
PAWS Chicago - Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
unopened dog and cat food and treats Kong and sturdy toys nylon leashes, collars, no-pull harnesses metal dog crates and plastic cat carriers cat litter and litter boxes sheets, blankets and clean bath towels garbage bags, paper towels, newspaper Not accepted: hand towels, washcloths, pillowcases, fitted sheets; open, frozen or expired food; human clothing and pillows; children's and stuffed toys; large cat trees; plastic dog crates
Chicago
Tree House Humane Society
dry cat and dog food (opened OK) unopened wet food, tuna and meat baby food cat litter, toys, carriers, bowls cat trees and grooming supplies bath towels newspaper or training pads Not accepted: frozen or refrigerated pet food; needles, syringes, controlled medications; heavy comforters or pillows; household items or human clothing; pillowcases or fitted sheets; used litter boxes
Naperville
Loaves & Fishes Community Services
sealed store-bought food in cans or shatter-proof packaging personal care items pet food Not accepted: opened or used items; dented, rusted or unlabeled cans; expired food; homemade or repackaged food; alcohol, sugary drinks and candy
Downers Grove
West Suburban Humane Society
Hinsdale
Hinsdale Humane Society
items on the shelter wish list
Morris Call to confirm
Grundy County Animal Control
monetary donations supply donations - call to confirm
Saint Anne
Kankakee County Humane Foundation
items on the shelter wish list
DeKalb Call to confirm
TAILS Humane Society
Towels and blankets Cat litter Paper towels Pet carriers Pet beds, toys and treats
DeKalb
Barb Food Mart (DeKalb School District 428)
Non-perishable food Paper towels and cleaning supplies Hygiene items
Sycamore
Spartan Food Pantry (Sycamore School District 427)
Toilet paper and paper towels Cleaning products Hygiene items
Rockford
Rockford Rescue Mission
paper towels and toilet paper men's antiperspirant and travel-size body wash plastic utensils and cups gallon Ziploc bags bottled water and coffee canned and baking food items over-the-counter clinic items
Champaign
Salt & Light - Champaign
clothes and shoes in any condition stuffed animals household items furniture working vacuums working flat-panel TVs non-prescription eyeglasses Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats
Pickup: Contactless furniture pickup available - call the furniture line
Urbana Call to confirm
Salt & Light - Urbana
clothes and shoes in any condition stuffed animals household items Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; car seats
Champaign
Empty Tomb
in-season clothing (up to three bags) career clothing household goods rugs up to room size clean stuffed animals furniture in good condition Pickup: Pickup of select items in Champaign, Urbana or Savoy - email info@emptytomb.org
Springfield
Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County
dry and wet dog and cat food treats used towels and blankets wish list items
Decatur
Macon County Animal Control and Care Center
pet supplies (call first)
Taylorville
Christian County Animal Control
pet supplies (call first)
Jacksonville
Morgan County Animal Control
pet supplies (call first)
East St. Louis
Gateway Pet Guardians
pet food (call to confirm)
Mt. Vernon Free pickup
Angels on Assignment Thrift Store (First United Methodist Church)
clothing for all ages shoes and accessories coats toys and games working small appliances lamps and small rugs books and DVDs Not accepted: stained, torn or broken items
Pickup: Yes - call to arrange pickup of larger items
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County Animal Control
dog and cat collars puppy food cat litter travel crates gas cards for rescue transport
Centralia Call to confirm
Centralia Humane Society