The animals and the staff have put their heads together and written up a list of their wishes for the Ontario SPCA - Barrie Branch

FOR DOGS

  • WE DO NOT NEED FOOD - thanks anyway, but Nutram donates all our dry food until June 2010
  • Stainless Steel Buckets or pails for dog food and water which can be secured to a kennel door
  • 6 foot leashes, must be made
  • Scented oil diffusers for sensory enrichment
  • Peppermint, lavender and almond oil
  • All sizes of Martingale collars
  • Classical and soothing music CD's to play to calm the dogs
  • CD players for each adoption room
  • Large tartar busters
  • Peanut butter and Cheese Wiz to stuff Kongs
  • KONGS
  • Kuranda Beds (see home page)
  • Well made stuffed toys
  • Benny Bullies (liver treat found at Global and Ryans, Paulmac's and Pet Valu stores) This treat is ALSO GOOD FOR CATS!
  • Money specifically directed to shipping Pit Bulls out of the province so that they may be adopted into loving homes
  • Money specifically dedicated to emergency surgeries
  • Biodegradable poop bags (Dollar store has these!)

FOR CATS

  • WE DO NOT NEED FOOD - thanks anyway, but Nutram donates all our dry food until June 2010
  • Non clumping Clay Cat litter
  • Toy mice (without catnip)
  • Hide, Perch and Go cat boxes, Cosmic Pet Products Inc.
  • Money specifically dedicated to emergency surgeries
  • Money specifically dedicated to closing in our front lobby and opening an all-year community play area for cats

FOR THE SHELTER

  • Grocery store gift cards (fresh vegetables for bunnies and critters)
  • Gas gift cards for the Ontario SPCA Barrie Branch Van - this helps get animals too and from vet visits, rescue organizations and rehab centres
  • Canadian Tire money
  • Ear thermometers (available only at pet supply stores or local vet clinics)
  • Box store gift cards for supplies
  • Walmart Gift Cards specifically for medication for the animals.
  • Large Rubbermaid Container(s) for storage. Clear, so we can see what is in them if possible.
  • GPS unit for the investigations trucks, wildlife vehicles and van, so we can reach our destinations quicker and without time/money loss
  • H.E. Liquid laundry soap
  • Dawn dish soap
  • Mr. Clean (Orange scent)
  • Bleach

VOLUNTEER WILDLIFE TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS:
To drive wildlife to our Midland Wildlife Centre. Hours are unpredicable and must have their own transportation.

FARM FOSTER HOMES
The OSPCA, Barrie branch, is in desperate need of farm foster homes for our animals, as we get a wide variety in and unfortunately don't have the means to care for them at our location. If you think that you may be able to provide this support, then please don't hesitate to call the Branch at (705) 728-7311 or email barrie@ospca.on.ca