CanadaHelps
CanadaHelps is a registered charity and social enterprise that provides fundraising technology for all charities.
Donate
Big hearts build brighter futures.
We rely heavily on support from our community, which allows us to continue to provide life-changing care for sick and homeless pets in our region. No donation is too small.
PayPal
Donate any amount through PayPal.
Did you know?
Every dollar helps.
Every dollar helps feed a cat or pay for a dog’s much needed surgery, among other expenses we face in our efforts to provide the best services for the pets in our care.
400+We find homes for over 400 animals each year, often saving them from lives of misery.
$16,000It costs the shelter an average of $16,000 a month to operate.
By e-transfer, mail or in person
Other ways to give.
Interac e-Transfer
Through your online banking, send us a donation by e-transfer to laanimalshelter@hotmail.com.
Please be sure to include your mailing address when sending an e-transfer so we know where to send your tax receipt. Due to the costs involved, receipts will only be mailed for donations over $50.
Cheque
Fill out one of the forms below and mail it to us with a cheque payable to the shelter. If you do not have access to a printer, you may just send us the required information in writing.
General donation form · Memorial donation form · Monthly donation form
In person
Drop by the shelter and make a donation in person! We can accept in-person donations by cash or cheque. We are located at 798 Smith Rd, Upper Nappan, NS. Donations can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
Local funeral homes
You can make a donation in memory of someone at any of the local funeral homes.
In memory or in honour
Any donation can be made in memory of a loved one, in memory of a cherished pet, or in honour of a birthday, wedding, or special occasion.
If you wish to do so, please remember to include the name and address of the person(s) or pet you would like us to send a memorial card or an honour card to, to let them know that you have remembered or honoured them with a donation to our shelter.
Give supplies
Things we always need.
Donations can be dropped off at the shelter from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
Amazon wish list
You can donate directly to the shelter by shopping on Amazon! We use Amazon Wishlists to provide up-to-date shopping lists of what we are currently in need of.
Shop the wish listKuranda beds
Here at the shelter, we use Kuranda beds for our dogs and cats. These beds are orthopedic, durable, and easy to clean and sanitize.
Donate a bedClothing donations
The shelter has an account at Sharon’s Closet, located here in Amherst. Simply drop off your clean, gently used clothing and the shelter will receive the proceeds! Make sure to let them know that you are donating them to the shelter.
The following donations are always needed and greatly appreciated
Cats and dogs
- Wet kitten/cat food (any kind)
- Dry kitten/cat kibble (any kind)
- Wet dog food (chicken free)
- Dry dog kibble (chicken free)
- Milk replacement powder
- Dog treats and bones
- Cat treats
- Pill Pockets
- Dog and cat toys (containing no inner beads)
- Cat beds
- Cat scratch posts, cat condos, or other structures
- Cat litter and pans (covered and uncovered)
- Cat and dog brushes
- Dog and puppy shampoo and flea shampoo
- Pet collars, leashes
- Dog coats (mostly large and extra-large)
Cleaning supplies
- Bleach
- Laundry soap
- Dryer sheets (Bounce, etc.)
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher soap or tabs
- Hand soap
- Rubber gloves
- Bathroom cleaner
- Garbage bags (large)
- Kitchen catchers
- Compost bags (medium)
- Kleenex, paper towel, toilet paper
- Window cleaner
- Brooms, dustpans, mop heads
- Spray bottles
- Puppy pads
- Soaker pads
Other
- Bug repellent
- Gift certificates (gas for mowers and snow blowers, Pet Valu, Dollarama, Shur-gain, Clarence Farm Services, groomers, hardware stores)
- Fans, radios (to keep animals company at night)
- Salt and sand
Office supplies
- Copy paper
- Stamps
More ways to help
Support our weekly auction
Did you know we have regular auctions of awesome donated items? Check us out on Facebook and get your bids in!
New building
Vision of a new shelter
Our vision is to build a new facility worthy of the animals we protect and the community we serve. We are seeking leadership donations from people like you to make our vision a reality.
Concept note: the wording on this page comes from the shelter’s current page, laanimalshelter.org/donate.