Giving to WAHS
Small Contributions fuel our Rescue Work
Since the Winona Area Humane Society does not receive federal or state funding, we are funded entirely by:
Donations from businesses, corporations, and generous individuals
Yearly fundraisers
Fees from adoptions, pet surrenders, and lost pet reclaims
You may be wondering, “What can I do to help?” There are plenty of ways that you can make a difference right now! Keep scrolling to see how you can help the animals at WAHS.
Donate funds
Click the ‘Donate’ button at the top of this page to view recommended donations, or enter a custom amount. We accept online donations of credit and debit cards linked to our Stripe account, which is certified safe.
Set up a recurring monthly donation through GiveMN.org, a secure source for supporting Minnesota nonprofits.
Donate through PayPal here!
We accept monetary donations in the form of cash, checks, and money orders as well!
Send to our building
Drop off in person: during our open hours, please knock on the door and a staff member will come out to assist
Sign up for the WoofTrax phone app to earn money for WAHS while you walk your dog!
donate items
We are SO grateful for each and every item generously given to help the animals and the shelter as a whole. Several donation methods are available for ease of access - we do not take your generosity for granted, and wish for the donation process to be as simple as possible. If you prefer shopping through Amazon, we have wishlists for dogs/puppies, cats/kittens, most needed items, and larger gifts to give. Our Chewy wishlist is available here. Most of the needed items can be easily shipped to us from either service!
In addition to new items, WAHS is able to accept gently used (and sanitized) toys, chews, small beds, and small blankets. We can also take pet food, treats, and cat litter that’s already been opened, as long as it’s in the original packaging. We ask that you tape/close the bag prior to dropoff, and then bring it to WAHS during the hours listed below.
While certain items are in higher demand depending on the season, we’re always in need of the following:
for felines
Kitten Chow
Purina One cat food (all varieties)
Fancy Feast canned food: Kitten pate, adult pate, or Creamy Delights
Royal Canin Mother & Babycat wet food for young kittens
Slow feeders for cats
Small blankets (new)
Cat tunnels
Cardboard scratchers
Catnip
Cat wands
Miscellaneous cat toys
New scratching posts
New small litter boxes
New large covered litter boxes
New cat towers
for canines
Purina One - Lamb & Rice
Purina One - Chicken & Rice
Rachael Ray - Big Life
Pupperoni
Durable large toys
Kong brand toys
Jerky sticks
Soft treats
Squeaky toys
Beggin Strips
Nylabone chews, larger sizes
Food puzzles
Snuffle mats
Jolly Ball products
Poop bags
medical & cleaning
Revolution for cats & kittens
Catego for cats
Frontline for cats & dogs (all weights)
Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR)
FortiFlora for cats & dogs
Greenies Pill Pockets for dogs
Capstar Flea Tablets for cats & dogs
Bleach
Simple Green cleaner
Lysol Wipes
Garbage bags (13-gallon size)
Medium & large nitrile gloves
Laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
office
supplies
Postage & postcard stamps
Printer ink for Canon Maxify MB2720
Blank greeting cards & thank you cards
Ammonia-free glass cleaner
Gallon ziploc bags
File folders
Printer paper
Tape: duct, masking, clear, and double-sided
Whiteout
Bubble mailers
Staples
Red & blue pocket folders
Large mailing envelopes
Gift cards: Walmart, Target, Menards, Fleet Farm, Kwik Trip, Winona Feed & Seed, Visa, Amazon
Dropping off donations
If you have items to donate, please place them on the bench outside our building during the following hours:
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Tuesday - Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday
Staff members are in the building during the above hours, and utilize the office cameras to keep track of donation drop-offs. If you’d like a receipt, please knock on the door or call us!
check with us
Not sure which items are in highest demand? Feel free to give us a call at 507-452-3135. A staff member will provide suggestions for what the animals currently need most.
Donate your time
Volunteer with one of our programs
Whether you’d like to interact with dogs, cats, or both, we have a variety of programs available! We are always in need of dog walkers to spend time with four-legged friends outdoors. Cat socializers are welcome to visit feline friends indoors (by appointment). Volunteers also have the option of fostering animals that can’t reside in the shelter setting.
Interact with our online presence
WAHS has several active social media accounts. Every like, comment, and share helps widen our reach. This ultimately results in increased awareness and more animals finding excellent forever homes! If you’re able to contribute to the success of our online messaging, check out some of our accounts linked below.
Help out with fundraising events
Since we’re heavily funded by generous donations, yearly fundraisers are essential to completing our mission. While we’re always looking for new ideas, some of our yearly staples are the Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, Steamboat Days events, the March of the Pomeranians, and Paws for Reflection.
If you want to be regularly involved in any yearly events, contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction!