Make their wishes

come true.

Current Top Needs

High Priority Items

High Priority Items

*Please note, we can only accept unopened food

Donations can be dropped off in one of our donation bins located at our shelter at 11401 International Drive or at our clinic located at 801 Branchway Rd at any time; no appointment is necessary. Please make sure any pre-loved items are clean.

If you would like a tax form, please come during our business hours and ask a staff member to provide one.

If you donate from one of our Amazon or Chewy Wishlists, the supplies will be delivered directly to us!

Supplies we can take:

*Please note, we can only accept unopened food

We can also use gift cards from the following retailers:

Gift cards can be mailed to us at 11401 International Drive, Richmond, VA 23236 or emailed to info@ral.org.

If you are interested in donating items that are not listed, please email us to find out if we can accept your generous donation.

Items we do not accept:

  • Opened pet food

  • Pillows

  • Comforters (because of the stuffing)

  • Choke chains

  • Rugs

  • Used cat trees

  • Used litter pans

  • Flexi/Retractable leashes

  • Human clothing/shoes

Items that are currently well stocked - thank you!:

  • Tennis balls

  • Dog crates

*If you have items to donate that would be useful for human or domestic violence shelters (comforters, sleeping bags, clothing, pillows, etc.), please consider donating to those places as these items are almost always in need.

Your donations make their stay more comfortable.