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12 Things You Have In Your House That You Can Donate To Your Local Shelter

5. Rubber gloves

These serve a clear purpose: to be worn by shelter staff and volunteers when handling animals or when cleaning. Oh, and speaking of which, you can also bring…

6. Hand soaps or hand sanitizers

This can help shelter staff keep themselves clean to ensure the safety and health of both them and the animals they handle.

7. Cleaning supplies

All-purpose cleaners and paper towels are indispensable for a shelter that houses lots of animals and has to deal with constant messes. All cleaning supplies are likely to be accepted very gratefully! On the same vein, consider…

8. Detergent

Bedding, towels, and clothing needs to be washed regularly, and sometimes the animals can create messes that increase this need. Bottles of detergent are handy for this reason!

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