Lorton
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
- unopened, unexpired dog and cat food
- unopened dog and cat treats
- unopened cat litter
- pee pads
Not accepted: anything not on the list; homemade treats, toys or handmade items; donations left outside the doors
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🐾 Where to donate pet supplies, towels and blankets in Virginia
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.
30 places in Virginia take pet supplies, towels and blankets.
Fairfax County, Fairfax & Falls Church 1
Arlington & Alexandria 3
Arlington
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Alexandria
ALIVE! Housewares Drop-Off (Fairlington United Methodist Church)
- sheets, blankets, towels and bed pillows
- everyday dishes, flatware and glasses
- pots, pans and kitchen utensils
- small kitchen appliances
- lamps, vacuums, trash cans and brooms
Not accepted: torn, stained or damaged items; king-size comforters; fine china, silver and stemware
Alexandria
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
- pet food
- pet supplies and other listed needs
Prince William County & Manassas 4
ManassasCall to confirm
Goodwill - Sudley Road
- clothing
- linens, towels and blankets
- curtains and drapes
- handbags and belts
- paired shoes
- household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs
ManassasCall to confirm
Goodwill - Liberia Avenue
- clothing
- linens, towels and blankets
- curtains and drapes
- handbags and belts
- paired shoes
- household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs
Dale CityCall to confirm
Goodwill - Dale City
- clothing
- linens, towels and blankets
- curtains and drapes
- handbags and belts
- paired shoes
- household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs
ManassasCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Manassas
- clothing
- linens, towels and blankets
- curtains and drapes
- handbags and belts
- paired shoes
- household goods
Not accepted: wet or mildewed items; carpets and rugs
Harrisonburg & Luray 1
Harrisonburg
Anicira Pet Food Pantry
- Dry or wet cat food
- Dry or wet dog food
Richmond City 2
Richmond
Richmond SPCA
- dry and wet cat and dog food (unopened)
- wet kitten/cat food
- litter pans
- cat toys
- poop bags
- gallon zip bags
- dog crates
Not accepted: opened pet food; refrigerated/frozen pet food; medications; rawhides; electric blankets; retractable leashes
RichmondCall to confirm
Richmond Animal Care and Control
- pet supplies - see the shelter's Amazon wish list
Chesterfield, Powhatan & Amelia 1
Chesterfield
Chesterfield County Animal Services
- pet supplies (call to confirm)
Petersburg, Hopewell & Colonial Heights 1
Disputanta
Prince George County Animal Services & Adoption Center
- pet supplies (call to confirm)
Martinsville & Stuart 2
Martinsville
Martinsville-Henry County SPCA
- pet food
- pet supplies (call for wish list)
Stuart
Patrick County SPCA
- pet food
- pet supplies (call for wish list)
Lynchburg & Bedford 1
Lynchburg
Lynchburg Humane Society
- pet supplies - call to confirm current needs
Blacksburg, Christiansburg & Radford 1
Christiansburg
Montgomery County Animal Care & Adoption Center
- Purina Cat Chow and Kitten Chow, pate-style canned cat food
- cat litter and toys
- Purina Dog Chow, canned dog food
- Kong toys, Nylabones, soft dog treats
- laundry detergent, Dawn dish soap, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, paper towels, scrub brushes
Virginia Beach 3
Virginia Beach
Samaritan House
- food
- new toiletries
- linens and towels
- cleaning supplies
- new or gently used clothing for all ages
- baby diapers, wipes and clothes
- dishes, cookware and silverware
Not accepted: used undergarments; opened toiletries or personal care items
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach SPCA
- items on the shelter wish list
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center
- towels and blankets
- collars, leashes and harnesses
- dog shampoo and cat toys
- durable dog toys and treats
- large and XL dog crates
Norfolk 2
Norfolk
Norfolk Animal Care Center
- unopened cat and dog food
- unopened cat litter
- blankets, towels, washcloths and comforters
- toys, collars and leashes
- wire dog crates and hard cat carriers
- bowls, buckets and litterboxes
- small animal supplies
Not accepted: prescription medications; toilet paper rolls; sheets; shredded paper
Norfolk
Norfolk SPCA
- items on the shelter wish list
Chesapeake 2
Chesapeake
Chesapeake Humane Society Adoption Center
- gently used flat sheets
- towels and washcloths
- blankets
- wish-list items
Not accepted: comforters; fitted sheets; pillows; large pet beds; torn items; opened or expired pet food
ChesapeakeCall to confirm
Chesapeake Animal Services (Animal Shelter)
- toys
- towels and blankets
- newspapers
- unopened kitten and puppy food
- aluminum cans and foil
Portsmouth 1
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Humane Society
- items on the shelter's wish list (posted on its website)
Newport News 1
Newport News
Peninsula SPCA
- items on the shelter wish list
Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula 2
Eastern Shore 2
OnleyCall to confirm
SPCA Eastern Shore
- pet food and shelter supplies
Onancock
Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV)
- diapers
- toiletries
- cleaning supplies
- bedding and towels
- pots and pans
- kitchen supplies
- baby items