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Giving to the Shelter
Williamson County Animal Center has an ongoing need for specific items that you can check out on our online wish list
Occasionally, there are specialized needs for help with:
Every gift is greatly appreciated and used to provide high-quality care to the animals entrusted to the Center. Donations may be tax deductible, consult your tax professional.
Items may be dropped off at your convenience. If you are not able to make it to the Center during normal business hours, in-kind contributions can be left in the outside donation collection bin. However, please come by during hours of operation if you wish to be given a receipt.
Items that are ALWAYS welcomed:
Pet food, treats, and medications are welcomed, even if they have been opened and partially used. Just be sure that the item has not expired and it is in the original packaging. Otherwise, it will be disposed of.
Food and treat donations may also be distributed as part of the "Paw Pantry" Pet Food Bank that provides support to Williamson County pet parents in need.
In addition to delivering your contribution in-person, donations can be sent by mail to:
Williamson County Animal Center
106 Claude Yates Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
You can donate online by clicking the donate to PayPal button.
Occasionally, there are specialized needs for help with:
- Emergency housing
- Enrichment items
- Facility enhancements
- Special medical treatment for animals
- Specialized training and equipment
- Surgical equipment
How to Give
Every gift is greatly appreciated and used to provide high-quality care to the animals entrusted to the Center. Donations may be tax deductible, consult your tax professional.
Items may be dropped off at your convenience. If you are not able to make it to the Center during normal business hours, in-kind contributions can be left in the outside donation collection bin. However, please come by during hours of operation if you wish to be given a receipt.
Household Items and Pet Supplies
Items that are ALWAYS welcomed:
- Cat and/or dog beds (except feather)
- Leashes, harnesses, collars
- Bowls, litterboxes, brushes, PET toys
- Blankets, sheets, towels, washcloths
- Gates, ramps, stairs, scratching posts
Items that it is best to ask if needed:
- Crates
Items that should be given to another organization:
- Kids toys and/or stuffed animals - many are made with pieces not safe for animals
- Fresh grown catnip - not all cat tummies can handle it
- Tennis balls - they get stuck in kennel drains
- Bed pillows, cushions, mattress covers, toppers, foam padding
- Old t-shirts and/or fabric scraps
- Any materials with beads and/or tassels
Pet Food & Medication
Pet food, treats, and medications are welcomed, even if they have been opened and partially used. Just be sure that the item has not expired and it is in the original packaging. Otherwise, it will be disposed of.
Food and treat donations may also be distributed as part of the "Paw Pantry" Pet Food Bank that provides support to Williamson County pet parents in need.
In Person or by Mail
In addition to delivering your contribution in-person, donations can be sent by mail to:
Williamson County Animal Center
106 Claude Yates Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
PayPal
You can donate online by clicking the donate to PayPal button.
Facebook
Online crowdfunding for birthdays or memorials are an easy and effective way to inspire others to help our animals. You can create an online fundraiser for our shelter via Facebook. Just select "Williamson County Animal Services, Inc." from the list of non-profits.
Friends of Williamson County Animal Center
If you'd prefer to donate to a 501(c)(3) organization, Friends of Williamson County Animal Center was established by community members to raise awareness and funding in support of the Center. To make a donation, go to
www.friendsofwcac.org/