Do you want to donate to MayoSPCA and need some inspiration?

We are asked regularly about the types of items that are most needed and useful to us.

As a Volunteer Run small animal shelter, we appreciate every donation. We often have over 100 cats in the sanctuary, so no matter how small or big of a donation we appreciate it so much.

Of course, we accept donations of money to help in the running of the shelter all year round – visit our Donations page for links to our Paypal and IDonate pages.

If you prefer to Donate physical items, we are grateful for any item donated. Here are some examples in case you are looking for inspiration for physical donations!

Our volunteers recommend the top five items overall for donating:

• Cat litter -click here
• Kitten food -click here
• Cat food  -click here
• Medium Dog food  -click here
• Laundry Tablets -click here

Some Examples of Previous Donations for Inspiration:

Food Donations:

Lots of people opt to drop into the shelter with donations, the cats and dogs are always eager to do inspections of food donations!

(Remember: The volunteer run MayoSPCA shelter’s working hours: 10:00 – 12:30 & 15:00 – 18:00 and visits are appointment only! Contact Us ahead to avoid disappointment!}

See our list of Top 10 Food Donation Wish List.

Tabatha, Erika and Misha brought us a much needed donation of food to the shelter:

Geraldine dropped in a donation of kitten food after arranging it with MayoSPCA : 

The Byrne family brought many hands to help with some much needed food for the animals:

And Fionnula brought her donation of food in the boot of her car:

You can also donate via donation bin or collection area instore in Petmania Westport:

You may also be able to donate via donation bin or collection area instore in Tesco, Supervalu, or your local store at certain times of year.

Cleaning Supplies and Cat Litter

Both are essential to the shelter. We appreciate any donations of:

• Cat litter – click here
• Laundry supplies
• Cleaning supplies
• Reusable washable puppy pads (any size) – click here, click here
• Microfibre Towels – click here, here, and here
• Blue roll or kitchen roll

We appreciate every donation of cleaning supplies that helps to keep the shelter clean for all its residents and volunteers.

Joshua and Paul donated some cleaning supplies to us:

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Deposit Return Scheme Recycling Donations

We can now even accept your Deposit Return Scheme Recycling donations. We have an Orange Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) bin at our shelter and another in the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome in Bekan, County Mayo.

Look at how Colin put bottles etc in black bags and donated them to us for recycling! It makes such a difference to us

Of course, you can return your containers at participating shops or through Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs). You can then donate the amount you receive for returning your containers to MayoSPCA directly, this saves our volunteers from bringing the recycling themselves.

Fiona collected and changed recycling in order to donate food and essential cleaning supplies to local animal rescues, including MayoSPCA. Recently, pregnant cats, kittens, and new mammies have benefitted from this kindness.

Toys

Toys help with the development of growing puppies and kittens, as well as helping older dogs and cats. Volunteers say the best toys to gift cats are scratchers and sensory toys and the best toys to gift dogs in our shelter are ones that are kongs and chuckit! toys! 🙂

Cat toy Wishlist examples:

• Sensory Toys – Cat Toy Set with Balls & Mice , Cat Toy Sponge Rubber Ball, Plastic Cat Balls Set of 42
• Scratchers – Scratch & Play Mat, L-Shape Scratcher, pole scratcher

• Catnip – Catnip Bear, 
• Tunnels – Connect 2-in-1 Cat Tunnel

Dog Toy Wish List examples:

• Kong extreme toys –classic kong extreme, flyer, ball with rope, ring, goodie bone,
• Kong toys –classic kong XXL, wild knots bear, ring , squeakstix,
• Kong puppy – classic kong puppy, goodie bone with rope, tyre
• Chuckit! toys –ultra fetch stick, rugged flyer, ultra balls
• Balls –volleyball with labels,coachi boomi ball, jolly pets football
• Puzzle Feeding Toys
• Lickimats
• Snuffle Mats – activity mat, rectangle mat,

Other:

• Blankets (any size)- heat resistant blanket, sherpa blanket
• Hygienic Mesh Raised Bed – Preferably XL size 
• Chest Harnesses (Preferably size L)- Julius K9 Power, Ruffwear Front Range,
• Saddle Harnesses (Preferably size L) – Julius K9 Power Harness,
• Other Harnesses (Preferably size L) – Balance Harness
• Rope Slip Leads – Click here
• Leads – Click here, here, and here

You can also donate toys to us via Petmania Westport’s donation area.

Previously, Fionula’s forever family donated dog escape proof harnesses and warm winter coats, just in time for winter!

Lovely Eunice donated a brand new dog crate to the shelter

One generous soul donated our much loved catio.

Jo dropped in a generous donation for the cats in the shelter.

Want to give the animals in the sanctuary some Christmas presents?

Take a look at our Christmas Wish List for some inspiration!

There is lots of ways to Get Involved with MayoSPCA, whether you are an individual, a group, or a business! If you are a business or organisation, get in touch via the Contact Us form or via info@mayospca.ie. Business owners seeking to make a donation for a raffle prize can contact us through our Facebook, Instagram, or via the Contact Us form or via info@mayospca.ie.

For more information about Donations, visit our Donations page.

For more information about Fundraising, visit our Fundraising page.

And remember, that the best gift for any animal in our sanctuary is your time- consider Volunteering or Fostering today