Support the Animals

Updated: May 10, 2010 10:51 AM

You don't have to be a millionaire to help support the animals at the Humane Society. Every little bit helps - whether it is a one-time cash donation, the purchase of a tribute or memorial gift or the donation of dog or cat food. Your generosity helps us care for between 10,000 and 13,000 homeless and abused animals every year. There are many ways to support the animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington and giving couldn't be easier. Explore the options below to determine how you can give back to your community in a way that best fits your lifestyle.

Planned Giving

Many people underestimate the value of what they own. A well-drafted will can ensure that the assets you have accumulated over a lifetime are distributed according to your wishes. Including the Humane Society in your estate planning can help ensure the humane treatment of animals in our community in perpetuity. Learn more about how to incorporate the Humane Society into your estate planning.

Tender Senders

The Tender Sender program allows you to donate to the Humane Society on a regular, monthly basis. Tender Senders can donate at any level, above $10.00, to help support our many programs and services. Giving in small amounts on a consistent basis is an easy way to manage your finances while supporting the animals at a level in which you are comfortable. Tender Senders are acknowledged in Humane Society publications and do not receive appeal mailings. We make it simple to donate with three easy giving options -Charge the donation to a credit or debit card each month, withdraw the donation from your checking or saving account automatically, or we'll send you a year’s supply of Tender Sender payment envelopes. To become a Tender Sender, please contact the Development Office at 360.693.4746 X 301.

Bricks and Pavers

You can give to the Humane Society in memory or honor of a loved-one or beloved family pet. Tribute bricks and pavers will line the pathways to our new shelter making you and your memorialized loved-one a part of Humane Society history. Give the gift of a brick or paver today!

Memorials and Honorariums

By donating through the memorial and honorarium program you are honoring those that you love, by giving to those who need it the most. There are no fixed donation amounts which gives you the flexibility to donate as you see fit.

Memorial Gifts
Honor the memory of a friend or the departure of a loved pet. With your donation, be sure to include the full name of the individual to be remembered and where you would like a letter of gratitude to be sent.

Honorary Gifts
Pay tribute to someone special by remembering them on a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or other special occasion. Be sure to specify the individual and the occasion when sending your donation.

Donations can be mailed to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington at 1100 NE 192nd Avenue, Vancouver, Washington 98684. Please call the development office at 360.693.4746 X 301 for more information.

Cars for Critters

You can donate your unwanted vehicle to help support the Humane Society. We accept any vehicle, running or not. So don't worry if that old clunker won't make it down to the shelter, we'll tow it at no expense to you! Remember, we are a non-profit organization so your donation is completely tax deductible! If you are interested in donating your vehicle, here are the steps:

1) Fax signed title to Humane Society Development office 360.693.2338. Be sure to Include contact phone, color of vehicle and note if vehicle is located at a different address than the address on the title.

2) The Humane Society will contact you to arrange for the vehicle to be towed (if necessary) or dropped off at our facility.

3) You will report transfer of ownership to the Humane Society through your local DMV or the Washington Department of Licensing .

4) After the vehicle is sold at auction, the Humane Society will send you a receipt.

Donate a Dog Bed

Give the gift of comfort to one of our shelter dogs this year! You can purchase a bed directly from the Kuranda company at 30-35% off the retail price. Shipping is included for an even easier giving option.

Donate Pet Food

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington shelters more than 14,000 animals every year. With all those hungry mouths to feed, the donation of even a single bag of dog food is extremely helpful. We can accept donations of un-opened dog, cat, puppy and kitten dry and wet food. We also accept food for pocket pets (guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, bunnies, ferrets, etc.) and birds. When the generosity of our community is running high and we have enough food for our shelter animals, we continue to accept food donations for our Lend-A-Paw program. Lend-A-Paw is a community pet food distribution program designed to help keep families together by providing monthly pet food assistance. For more information about the Lend-A-Paw program or to find out how you can help, call the Community Programs Office at 360.693.4746.

Collect items from our Wish List

We are always in need of various materials and supplies to help us better serve our community. From folding chairs and tables to DVD players, every donation helps save money so precious funds can be utilized to care for our animals.

View our Humane Society Wish List to see our current needs.