UVHS’s integrated program is built on four cornerstones: Enhanced Animal Care; Comprehensive Medical Care; Progressive Behavior and Training Programs; and Beneficial Matching and Adoption Processes. Together, these cornerstones offer better quality of life for UVHS’s animals, more success for families and their companion animals, and improved adoptability.

UVHS greatly appreciates donations of the items outlined below, all of which play a part in providing the best opportunity for families and pets to lead happy and healthy lives together.

***GIFT CARDS HELP THE MOST! See below for additional detail.

Enhanced and Enriching Care Environment
Animals that are mentally and physically stimulated, comforted, and comfortable are happier and less stressed, making them more likely to be adopted. Feeding a consistent, high-quality diet and ensuring that each animal has a comfortable environment are key to an animal’s wellbeing and success.

Cat Food
Preferred Brands: Blue Seal Kat Krunchies and Purina Kitten Chow
Other Brands Accepted: Wellness; Nutro; Felidae; Purina Pro Plan

Dog Food
Preferred Brand: Canidae All Life Stages or Canidae Lamb Formula
Other Brands Accepted: Purina ONE; Bil-Jac; Purina Pro Plan; Wellness; Nutro; Innova; California Natural; Prescription Diet; Solid Gold; Pet Guard; Old Mother Hubbard, Lamaderm

Bedding/Litter
Towels
Blankets (especially fleece)
Flat Bed Sheets
Cat Beds (without foam inserts)
Wood Pellets (used as cat litter)
Unscented Scoopable Litter (Cat’s Pride brand preferred)

Comprehensive Medical Care
Continuous and consistent medical care helps ensure better and faster adoptions of healthier and happier animals. In addition to providing routine medical treatment, vaccinations, and spaying/neutering to homeless pets, UVHS thoroughly cleans and disinfects every day to help prevent the spread of disease.

Cleaning Supplies
Bleach
Paper Towels
Fabric Softener Sheets
Powdered Dishwasher Detergent
Liquid Dish Soap
Garbage Bags (13-30 gallon)

Preventative Care
Dog Heartworm Medication (Heartgard and Interceptor)
Flea/Tick Medication (Frontline, Advantage, or Capstar)

Progressive Behavior and Training Programs
UVHS’s positive reinforcement training resources for shelter dogs and the general public address the #1 reason for dog surrender: behavior issues. While UVHS provides extensive behavior services and support for community members, you can help support UVHS’s behavior work for the homeless animals in our care with:

Behavior Modification Scent Products
D.A.P. – Dog Appeasing Pheromone (pump spray bottle)
Feliway – Cat Pheromone (spray, plug-ins, or wipes)

***Please note that what helps homeless pets the most are GIFT CARDS! Gift cards to local grocers, office and building supply stores, and other retailers allow UVHS to purchase the items homeless pets need most when they need them.

If you have any questions about the UVHS Wish List, please contact Kari Speer, UVHS Community Outreach Specialist, at (603) 448-6888 ext. 111 or cos@uvhs.org