How You Can Donate to the Shelter

Donations

Iosco County Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible to the full extent the law allows.


Postal Mail:

Send donations to our admin office:

Iosco Animal Shelter
3881 W. M-55
Tawas City, MI 48763


Supplies Wish List

Monetary donations are always needed and most appreciated, but these are items we use every day and would help us cut down on our daily costs:

Ship to or Drop off Donations at the Shelter:
3881 W. M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763

For further information, or large donations of any of these items please contact the Shelter.

 GENERAL SUPPLIES
  • Household Paper Towels
  • Garbage Bags (45-55 gal.)
  • Tall White or Clear Kitchen Trash Bags
  • Industrial Mops & Mop Heads
  • Zip Ties (all sizes)
  • Brooms & Push Brooms
  • Bleach, gal. jugs
  • Laundry Detergent, Liquid
  • Bounce Dryer Sheets
  • Dawn liquid detergent
  • Disposable Exam Gloves (non-sterile, LG/M)
  • Scissors
  • GermX Hand Sanitizer (60-90% alcohol content)
  • Bath Towels, Blankets, Sheets
  • Dixie Cups (small ones) for fecal collection
  • Pet Carriers, softside for air travel
  • Pet Carriers, sturdy with working door
  • Large wire kennels with tray
  • Eye Wash

 DOG NEEDS
  • Purina Puppy Chow (PurinaOne)
  • Purina Adult Dog Chow (PurinaOne)
  • Pupperoni treats
  • Milk Bone Biscuits for sm. & med. dogs
  • Kongs, all sizes
  • Any toys that can be disinfected or washed
  • Dog collars
  • Dog harnesses 
  • Leashes to clip on collar, 4 to 6 foot, double ply
  • Puppy formula (dry powder)
  • Thermometers, digital quick read
  • Thermometer disposable covers

 CAT NEEDS
  • Clay Cat Litter (not scoopable)
  • Cat Litter Pans (plastic, sm. and lg.)
  • Cat Beds, washable
  • Plastic balls, toys for cats (no wands)
  • Kitten Formula (dry powder)
  • New cat carriers
  • Purine Kitten Chow
  • Purina Adult Cat
  • Pounce treats
  • Catnip

 OFFICE SUPPLIES
  • Binder Rings
  • Copy Paper (white we use the most!)
  • Colored Paper (we use for signage, too)
  • 3-Hole Plastic Sheet Protectors
  • Staples
  • Post-It-Notes (neat shapes or bright colors)
  • Pens
  • Permanent markers (med. and fine point)
  • Dry erase markers
  • Dry erase board cleaner
  • Ink cartridges for HP J4540 All-In-One printer

 VETERINARY SUPPLIES
  • ICAS is glad to receive slightly out of date medicines if plainly labeled with mg and name of drug; our vet is always consulted before dispensing any Rx medicine
  • K9 Advantix for dogs, largest size
  • Revolution for dogs, largest size (we use for cats)
  • Advantage Plus for cats

 GIFT CARDS FROM THESE STORES
  • WALMART


THANKS, BUT NO THANKS

There are some things we cannot use for various reasons...
  • Clumping cat litter
  • Dog and cat toys that cannot be disinfected
    (which is anything not made of hard plastic or rubber)
  • Cat litter scoops
  • Wand-type cat toys

Thank You

A Special Thanks To Our Supporters

The staff at ICAS would like to thank the following individuals and organizations who have supported the shelter through their generous donations. Thank You So Much...

Upon adopting a new pet, you are entitled to a free vet checkup within 72 hours of adoption, at one of the Iosco County veterinarians listed below. We would like to thank these veterinarians for providing this important service.

Dr. Burg

Tawas Animal Hospital
1627 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-4601

Dr. Falker and Dr. King

Falker Veterinary Care Clinic
1941 E US 23
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-5711
Website: www.fvcc.vetsuite.com

Dr. Dombrowski

Farm and Pet Clinic
1240 S M 65
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-5111

621 E Lake St
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-0854
www.walmart.com
For all the support they have provided to the shelter since we opened. We really appreciate ALL of your donations! Thanks!

Gingerich Feed & Implements

50 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(517) 362-3181
Web Link
For donating a free bag of food for all newly adopted pets. We really appreciate ALL of your donations! Thanks!

120 Newman St.
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-7934 office
(989) 362-9565 fax
kempfteamrealty.com

220 West Lake Street
Tawas City, MI 48763
Phone: (989) 362-9180
neimansfamilymarket.com

1700 N. US-23
East Tawas, MI 48730
Phone: 989 362-3151
save-a-lot.com

East Tawas Business Association


Heart Club

Tawas & Oscoda

Tawas Bay Eagles No. 2588

803 W BAY ST
EAST TAWAS , MI 48730
Phone: 989 362-3201
Web Link
For their $100 donation and for creating the "Donation Challenge", challenging everyone to triple their donation. Thanks You!

GFWC Woman's Club
of East Tawas, Inc.

For Meeting the Tawas Bay Egales No. 2588 "Donation Challenge", and challenging any other club or individual to meet or exceed their donation. Thanks You!

Michael & Anita Holland
of East Tawas

For Meeting the GFWC Woman's Club of East Tawas, Inc. "Donation Challenge", and challenging all residents of Iosco County to give what they can. Thanks You!