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SUPPORT THE SHELTER
The animals need you! BENCHS does not receive funding from cities, United Way, or national humane organizations. We are entirely funded through memberships, donations, estate bequests, and fund-raising events. Our expenses for veterinary care, food, and supplies continue to increase dramatically.
Brick & Pavers

BENCHS Merchandise

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BENCHS Gear Website

In-Kind Donations

In-kind donations can be placed in the bins outside the shelter entrance at door #1.  The best time to deliver donations is 12-4 pm daily. 
These items are among the things most needed to care for the animals living at the shelter: 
  • Liquid Hand Soap, Large Refill size 
  • Liquid laundry detergent - scent free
  • Leashes, especially 6-foot, heavy-duty leashes
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul adult cat food - wet and dry 
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul kitten food - wet and dry
  • Canned cat and kitten food - pate' style
    • ​​Food and treats must not be expired. 
  • Catnip and cat toys
  • Dog training treats
  • Printer paper
  • Trash bags - kitchen size and large trash can size
  • Gently used towels
We are currently overflowing with blankets, comforters and quilts! Please take them to a thrift shop so someone in need can use them. ​

At this point we have no plans to hold a garage sale so we have no need for household items that are not on our wish list. 

​We are unable to accept pillows, battery-operated heating blankets, battery-operated toys, dog houses, human clothing, shoes, etc. Please take them to a thrift shop. ​

AmazonSmile

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AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
Our Amazon wish list is periodically updated as our needs change and provides donors a simple way to order needed items and have them delivered straight to the shelter. 

Max & Neo

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Dog owners simply shop as they normally would for their own pet, and Max and Neo will donate a product for every product purchased! No need to do anything extra. BENCHS is on the list of rescues that they already donate to! Every month, Max and Neo sends out donations to hundreds of dog rescues. BENCHS typically receives a donation three times a year: January, June, and a holiday box in December! Customers have the option to donate additional money to BENCHS and they can also purchase a donation box and have it sent directly to BENCHS! Shop Max and Neo for your pup and support BENCHS at the same time! 

Ongoing Promotions

  • ​Recycling Efforts - Keep your aluminum cans coming! This ongoing recycling effort generates needed income for the shelter. Bring your bagged cans to the can corral in our parking lot. The recycling money goes directly to our shelter operations. No cat food cans please! 
  • Membership Drive - Memberships provide a consistent, reliable income stream, which allows us to focus more resources toward adoptions, spays/neuters, medical treatments, and overall animal care. Memberships help make everything we do possible! Sign up today! Here's a link! 
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In Memory of Mr. Tee...

In honor of her birthday, Monica's employer, Commerce Drive Dental, donated to BENCHS in memory of her family's dog Mr. Tee. Monica says, "Mr. Tee was 14 ½ years old and the most wonderful, mellow, best friend ever.  He kept us active and supported us through life’s turns with a snuggle. Thank you for all of your service to our furry family members."

Now it's our turn to say thank you to Commerce Drive Dental for their support of non-profit organizations. but also to Monica for selecting BENCHS to receive this donation.  
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Mr. Tee