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The Maryland SPCA is collecting toys this month for the cats and dogs in its adoption center. The goal is to collect enough toys during the month to entertain the homeless animals entering the shelter throughout the year.

Having toys and treats in the shelter environment helps socialize pets, reduces stress and keeps them healthier.

The shelter hopes to fill an entire dog run with toys and treats by the end of the drive. Click here to view the progress.

Editor's note: Like the idea, but think the Maryland SPCA is too far away? Contact your local shelter or rescue -- chances are, they'd like toys for their animals, too!

Furry Friends Network needs the following items:

Cat and dog beds

Collapsible dog creates

PetSmart gift cards

Dog toys

Scratching posts

Nylabones

Tennis balls

Aluminum cans (empty, cleaned & crushed)

Van or minivan

Inkjet cartridges

E-mail furryfriendsnetwork@aol.com to make arrangements to drop off items.

Donate your used inkjet cartridges to Furry Friends Network, and help to provide medical care to needy animals.

Cartiridges may be given to an FFN volunteer at the PetSmart stores in Mechanicsburg, Carlisle or Lancaster, PA, during PetSmart Adoption Days. Those dates can be found at www.furryfriendsnetwork.org. Or, to make alternate arrangements, e-mail Shawna at ffncatwoman@comcast.net.

Furry Friends Network collects aluminum cans to recycle to help cover the cost of vet bills.

Drop off empty, cleaned and crushed cans at PetSmart in Mechanicsburg, PA, on the first Sunday of each month, or e-mail furryfriendsnetwork@aol.com to make arrangements to drop off cans.

Furry Friends Network is in desperate need of a cargo van or minivan. The group relies on a van to transport animals from high-kill shelters to foster homes.

If you have a van in good condition, please consider donating it to FFN. You'll get a tax write-off, and you'll be saving lives!

E-mail furryfriendsnet@aol.com or visit www.furryfriendsnetwork.orgto learn more about how you can help.

The following are items needed by Animal Rescue Inc. of New Freedom. For details on donating, call (717) 993-3232 or e-mail info@animalrescueinc.org.

Office supplies: Stamps, pocket folders, copy paper

Cleaning products: The shelter staff prefers cleaning products that are earth- and animal-friendly, as most cleaning products are tested on animals. Many such products can be found at natural/ health food stores, but often there are some such varieties in traditional grocery stores. By checking the back of the package, you can usually find out if it is cruelty-free. In general, if it does not mention it, it IS tested on animals. Cleaning supplies needed include laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, hand soap, bleach and window cleaner.

General supplies: Paper towels, paper plates, trash bags, retractable leashes, non-medicated dog shampoo, hand sanitizer, cat carriers, dog crates (not rusty)

Animal food: Canned wet cat food; canned wet dog food; high-quality dry dog and cat food such as Precise, Nutro, Verus, Pro Plan; KMR kitten milk replacer

Recycling: Used cell phones, used inkjet cartridges, aluminum cans

Lost & Found Horse Rescue of Jacobus, PA, is in need of the following items:

• Hay


• Paste wormers


• Leather halters


• Gift certificates to Valley Vet Supply


• Whole or crimped oats

The rescue also welcomes monetary donations. The rescue has a PayPal account set up on its Web site, www.lfhr.org. All donations are tax deductible. Call (717) 428-9701 or e-mail lostandfound@blazenet.net for details.

Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, which places an average of 100 dogs per year into homes, is kicking off its annual campaign to recruit volunteer foster homes so that more Labs can be rescued. The amount of Labs and Lab mixes in need of a temporary home far outnumbers the available foster homes.

For details on how to help GoldHeart find loving homes for the many goldens in need, call (410) 877-9697 or visit www.goldheart.org.

Susquehanna Stray Animal Shelter of Red Lion, PA, is seeking dependable volunteers.
Adults age 21 and older with drivers licenses are needed to transport dogs and cats to spay and neuter appointments, mornings or evenings, using the shelter vehicle.
Individuals, families and groups can help with socialization, feeding, kennel cleaning, or showing animals during visiting hours.
Building and maintenance volunteers and donated pet supplies are also appreciated.
For details on the shelter, visit www.petfinder.org/shelters/PA09.html.

Castaway Critters, www.castawaycritters.org, seeks donations of the following items:

• Ink cartridge refills -- cartridge type HP22, HP2 (for an HP Officejet 5610V All-In-One)


• Printer/copier paper


• Envelopes (regular #10)


• Tape


• Postage stamps


• Carriers


• Crates


• Sheets for use at spay/neuter clinics

If you are able to donate any of the items above, e-mail stray_cat_alliance@hotmail.com or drop them off at the Castaway Critters table at the Mechanicsburg Petsmart from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Do you have empty inkjet cartridges, empty laser jet cartridges or unused cell phones? Donate them to the York County SPCA, and the SPCA will receive up to $4 for each item.
Any inkjet or laser cartridge can be recycled. The cartridges and cell phones do not need to be in original boxes, and accessories are not needed for the cell phones.
Perhaps your employer would be willing to donate these items, as well.

York County SPCA desperately needs clay or scoopable cat litter, paper towels and 55-gallon heavy-duty contractor trash bags.

The SPCA also needs the following items:
• Bath Rugs with Rubber Non-Skid Bottoms
• Blankets
• Bleach
• 8-1/2x11 Sheet Protectors
• 23 and 37-cent stamps
• 2-Part Carbonless Receipt Books
• 8-1/2x11 Copier Paper
• Liquid Laundry Detergent
• Gallons of Sealed Distilled Water
• PC-301 Fax Ribbon Cartridges
• HP 2100 Printer Cartridges
• HP 2200 Printer Cartridges
• Canon PC920 Copier Toner
• 13-Gallon Trash Bags
• Gift Certificates to Sam's Club or Wal-Mart
• Hill’s Science Diet Pet Food