We thank everyone for their continued support of the shelter. You have been so very generous, and the homeless cats and dogs at the shelter greatly appreciate your help. If you would like to make a contribution, monetary donations are always necessary to keep our doors open. There is a variety of items that we need:
The donation button above will take you to our PayPal form, and you can donate with MasterCard, Visa, your checking account, or a PayPal account.
You can also join our Drive to Survive by setting up a continuing monthly donation from your credit card, checking, or savings account. Even a small regular donation will make you a big-time supporter over time. The Drive to Survive button above will take you to a page that lets you choose either credit card deduction or banking deduction (EFT).
You Are Our Means of Support
The Humane Society of Greene County receives no government support. Your generous donations keep our shelter doors open. Any donation is greatly appreciated. The Humane Society of Greene County is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and your donation is deductible to the full extent of the law. The official registration and financial information of the Humane Society of Greene County may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Items We Need to Keep Going
(Updated: 04-23-05)
Dire Need
We need dog food, cans or bags.
General Animal Supplies
Newspapers
Rugs, blankets, towels, and sheets for bedding--the animals do not mind if they do not look pretty, but they have to be clean, please.
Nylon leashes
Combs and brushes
Cat and dog carriers--all sizes
Clay litter
Cleaning Supplies Including:
Liquid laundry soap
Dish soap
Antibacterial hand soap
Paper towels
Bleach
Large garbage bags
Window cleaner
Spray disinfectant cleaner
Toys:
Ping pong balls
Puppy chew toys
Rawhide chew toys
Fabric cat toys like stuffed mice
Kongs for dogs
Plastic rings from milk jugs
Rawhides
Office supplies:
Postage stamps
Letter size envelopes for mailings
Copy machine paper (8 1/2 x 11) in white or bright colors
Vehicle detailing or oil change for the abuse officer truck
Forever homes for all our animals
Volunteers to help us accomplish our mission and save animal lives and fight abuse
Monetary donations--our shelter receives no government funding. Your generous donations keep our doors open.
Forever homes for all animals and someone to rub ears and scratch tummies. That doesn't cost a penny and will make both animal and human feel loved.
Thank you for your support. Without you, we would not exist.
Where Your Money Goes
Don't think your single contribution can help? Want to know what your donations may be used for before donating? Here are some examples of how your money may be used:
$5 to $20 helps to buy:
$5 - 50 lbs. of cat litter which will last 3 days
$5 - $8 feeds one kitten for one week
$10 - $20 feeds two adult dogs or cats for one week
$12 buys 30 days worth of copy paper, computer paper and index cards
$20 buys one week of laundry expense for animal bedding
$15 buys one bottle of antibiotics for a cat or dog
$15 buys one box of needles to vaccinate the animals
$25 pays for internet access for one month
$15 buys grooming supplies for one week
$20 buys dish soap and bleach to clean and disinfect food bowls for one month
$25 to $55 Helps to buy:
$25 pays for heartworm tests for four dogs
$60 covers gasoline expense for three weeks for cruelty investigations and trips to the vet
$60 buys paper towels, mop heads, laundry detergent and misc cleaning supplies
$40 buys kitten or puppy food to last approximately 2 to 3 weeks
$40 pays for a diagnostic test for deadly diseases such as parvo, feline leukemia, or feline aids.
$50 spays/neuters one cat
$50 spays/neuters one dog
$50 pays for one box of distemper combo vaccinations for dogs or cats
$50 or more pays for:
$50 A Spay/Neuter Sponsorship. Help end overpopulation and aid a cat or dog in getting adopted by paying for spay or neuter costs.
$120 One bottle of worming medicine in concentrate form.
$100 Sponsor a cat to find its way to a loving home, to include vaccinations and spay/neuter.
$150 Sponsor a dog to find its way to a loving home, to include vaccinations and spay/neuter.
$350 Sponsor the work of one part-time Humane Officer for one month.
$450 Pay our electric expense for one month.
In addition, here are some specific items that we need for our shelter.
$1000 Monthly Medications. $1000 provides one month's worth of medications for the shelter's cats and dogs. We provide: vaccinations, preventive medicine, worming, antibiotics, and nutritional supplements for our animals.
$350 Sponsor the work of one Humane Officer for one month. The Humane Society employs three Humane Officers, but all on a part-time basis. Each officer works another full-time job, and devotes about ten hours a week to the investigation of animal abuse cases. Because of their love of animals, these officers donate countless additional hours of their time and do not charge the Society for these additional hours. You can sponsor a Humane Officer's salary, required payroll taxes, and travel mileage when using their own vehicle for a full month for $350.
$250 Cat furniture tower; multiple sleeping, playing, and lounging places for several kitties.
$150 Grooming clippers and blades necessary for proper grooming of pets. Proper grooming helps to get a pet adopted.
$100 Sponsor a cat in order to find its way to a loving home.
$100 Sponsor a dog in order to find its way to a loving home.
$100 Magnetic signage for Humane Officer vehicles for use during abuse investigations. Currently three individuals perform Humane Officer duties on a part-time basis. We also need a Humane Officer sign for the shelter vehicle.
$50 Spay/Neuter sponsorship. You can help end animal overpopulation and aid a cat or dog to get adopted by paying spay or neuter costs.
$25 Pooper Scoopers. We need the industrial-quality kind. We are a heavy-duty user of these items.
Your generous donations keep our shelter doors open. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
If you are interested in helping us out, and at the same time getting a thank you gift to enjoy, please contact us via e-mail or by calling the shelter at the telephone number at the top of this page. We may have to get back to you about specifics, because our shelter staff is involved full-time in helping animals, so they will contact the appropriate person to get you the information that you need.
