BARCS volunteering
Event Details
Come have a BARK-tastic time at Baltimore BARCS.
We will be taking care of the animals. Helping the shelter with feeding, walking and companionship.
Time: 1pm-4pm
In addition to our volunteer event, we are also doing a collection for BARCS. Please bring your donations to the MMHA office now through the end of April.
**We are currently NOT accepting blankets and linens due to recent large donations that have filled
all of our storage space. We encourage you to please check with other local animal shelters or
human service organizations!**
| TOYS & ENRICHMENT ● Kongs (large and XL) ● Nylabones (large and XL) ● Chuck-it balls (large) ● Kong Goodie Bone ● Feliway spray ● Stretch and scratch box for cats ● Feather wand toys ● Realistic/felt mouse toys (no catnip) |
PET MEDICATIONS Some pet medications can be accepted as donations, but must meet the following guidelines: ● We cannot accept medication that has expired or will expire within the next 3 months ● We cannot accept controlled substances (narcotics, certain pain meds, sedatives, etc) ● We cannot accept chemotherapy agents ● We cannot accept medications that require refrigeration ● We also can not accept any eye or ear medications that have been opened |
FOOD & TREATS ● Dog/puppy food: dry and wet (unopened) ● Cat/kitten food: dry and wet (unopened) ● Nutri-Cal Nutritional Supplement ● Breeders Edge brand kitten replacement milk ● Royal Canin: Babycat (wet/dry) ● Full Moon brand dog treats (Training Size) ● Bully sticks ● Smooth peanut butter |
| VETERINARY CARE ● Kitchen scales ● Large heating disc ● Triple antibiotic ointment or cream ● Gauze (3”x3” 4PLY) ● Latex gloves (all sizes) ● Non-latex gloves (large) ● Digital thermometers ● Batteries: AAA, AA, 9V ● New toothbrushes (must be individually wrapped OFFICE SUPPLIES ● Copy paper (white, blue, pink, yellow, purple) ● Index cards (3×5 white, pink, blue) ● Dry-erase markers (fine point) ● Permanent markers ● Plastic clipboards ● Duct tape ● Moving dolly |
KENNEL CARE ● Cardboard box top lids: We use cardboard box top lids as litter boxes in the shelter ● Large wire dog creates ● Stainless steel no-flip bowls (all sizes) ● Nylon flat buckle collars (16-20 inches, no plastic clip) ● British slip leads (leash type) ● Kitten nursing bottles ● Baby wipes ● Medium and large plastic airline-type crates ● Paper towels (regular and industrial) ● Dawn dish detergent ● Lint rollers ● Plastic watering cans ● Hand sanitizer |
** If you don't see an item on our wish list it's because we are unable to accept it at this time. Please do not
bring items to our shelter that our not on our wish list, as they overwhelm our limited storage or wind up in
the waste receptacles. We appreciate your understanding!**