Donate Items
Looking for an easy way to support the dogs and cats at the Humane Society of North Central Florida? Donating items from our wish lists is a simple and impactful way to help!
Drop-Off Info
You can drop off donations at our reception located at:
📍 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL
🕒 Monday–Saturday, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
(Please note: We are closed for lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM)
Our Most Needed Items
- Cat Litter
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Dry and wet dog food
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Dry and wet cat food
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Dry and wet kitten food
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Kitten formula (KMR)
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Bottle feeding supplies (Miracle Nipples and bottles)
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Peanut butter
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Dog treats (Pup-Peroni and others)
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Cat treats
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Cat and dog toys (Used is okay if clean and in good condition)
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Paper towels
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Dawn dish soap
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New or gently used towels and blankets (no stuffing)
💡 Not sure if your item is a good fit?
Consider donating it to our Thrift Store, located behind our main building!
General Donations
🧼 All donated items must be clean.
Please do not donate dirty or soiled items, as cleaning them takes valuable time away from our volunteers and staff—time that could be spent caring for the animals.
✅ Yes, we accept:
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Opened bags of dog and cat food
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Gently used pet supplies (excluding items listed under we don’t accept)
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Towels and blankets without stuffing
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Small to medium pet beds in good condition
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Unused, unexpired pet medications
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Scratching posts in good condition
- Clean litterboxes
❌ No, we cannot accept:
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Bedding with stuffing (comforters, pillows, cushions, etc.)
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Retractable leashes, pinch collars, ceramic dishes, or automatic feeders
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Sharps (needles, syringes, etc.)
- Litter Robots
💡 Not sure if your item is a good fit?
Consider donating it to our Thrift Store, located behind our main building!
Medical Donations Guidelines
✅ Yes, we accept:
- Sharps containers
- Band-aids (for human use)
- Alcohol prep pads (in small quantities; used only for people)
- Vet Wrap and rolled gauze
- Pet Medications (in-date)
- Preventatives (in-date — we love these!)
- Syringes (not expired, in original packaging)
- LRS (Lactated Ringer’s Solution) bags (unopened and in-date)
❌ No, we cannot accept:
- Human Medical Supplies: Medications, syringes (including insulin, heparin flush, sodium chloride), IV catheters, needles of any kind, medical devices, bandages, gowns, and gloves.
- Expired or Excess Items: Expired medications or supplies, large quantities of any single item.
- Poor Condition Items: Anything very old, used, dirty, or in poor condition.
- Miscellaneous: Random mixed boxes (most contents are unusable), individually packaged items (e.g., gauze, cotton swabs), ear cleansers.
Amazon Wish List
Looking for an easy way to help pets in need? 🐾
You can support the Humane Society of North Central Florida by shopping our Amazon Wish List and having items shipped directly to our door!
🛒 Click here to view our Amazon Wish List
Our list includes essentials like food and cleaning supplies, along with special “wish list” items that help our staff provide the best care possible in a safe, enriching environment for the animals.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference—thank you for supporting our mission!
Chewy Wish List
Want to help a pet in need? 🐶🐱
One of the easiest ways to support the animals at the Humane Society of North Central Florida is by shopping our Chewy Wish List!
🛍️ Click here to view our Chewy Wish List
From tasty treats and cozy beds to lifesaving kitten formula and cleaning supplies, every item on our list helps us care for the dogs and cats who rely on us. Some items are daily necessities, while others are “wish list” extras that help make their stay more comfortable, safe, and enriching.
When you shop our Chewy Wish List, your donation is shipped straight to our shelter, making it easy to give back and make tails wag and purrs louder!
Thank you for helping us care for them like they’re your own. ❤️
Host a Donation Drive
Looking for a meaningful way to help animals in need? Individuals, schools, businesses, and community groups are all welcome to host donation drives to support the Humane Society of North Central Florida!
Why It Matters
Every year, we care for nearly 2,000 animals in our shelter—and that’s just part of our impact. Through our Pet Food Pantry, we also distribute over 20,000 lbs of pet food to local families struggling to feed their beloved pets.
Sometimes, the only thing keeping a pet with their family is one bag of food. Your support helps keep best friends together and opens space in our shelter for animals who are lost, abandoned, or neglected.
How You Can Help
🐾 Host a donation drive at your school, workplace, place of worship, or with your friends!
🛍️ Collect items from our Wish List or ask us for custom suggestions based on our current needs.
📣 We’ll help promote your drive—just let us know you’re planning one!
💌 Interested in hosting a donation drive or fundraiser?
Contact us at Development@HumaneSocietyNCFL.org — we’d love to support your efforts!
Donation Drop-Off Info
If you’ve collected a large donation, please email info@HumanesocietyNCFL.org so our team can be ready to assist.
📍 Drop-Off Location:
4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL
🕒 Hours:
Monday–Saturday, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
(Closed for lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM)
Thank you for helping us save lives and keep pets with the families who love them! 🐾❤️
What’s on Our List
Cleaning Supplies:
Bleach
Multipurpose cleaner
Dawn Dish Soap
Garbage Bags
Latex Gloves
Animal Supplies:
Dog Treats
Medium & Large Easy Walk Harnesses
Gentle Leader Head Harnesses
Halti Head Collars
Nylabones
Kongs (Extreme Style, Large & XL)
Wire Dog Crates
Other Supplies:
Masking Tape
Ziploc Bags
Toilet paper
Paper
Towels
Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELPFLA, OR VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.